Islam
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pledges Support for Muslims
In a meeting with Muslim leaders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi listened to concerns of Muslim communities and pledged to help. On Monday, the Indian Prime…
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Atheism
Seattle’s Sundays are for Atheists too with Sunday Assembly
As atheism gains popularity, Seattle celebrates the non-religion with its own branch of the Sunday Assembly, one of atheism’s fastest growing organizations. Sunday is no longer…
Christianity
Rev. Robert Schuller of the Hour of Power Passed Away
World-renowned televangelist for the Hour of Power and positive Christianity, Reverend Robert Schuller passed away last week. Rev. Robert Harold Schuller, born in September of 1926,…
Entertainment
John Travolta Opens Up on “Beautiful” Experience with Scientology, Will Not Watch ‘Going Clear’
Actor John Travolta gave an interview about his life as a Scientologist and calls out “disgruntled” former Scientologists in Going Clear. Going Clear: Scientology and the…
Religion News
Madison, Wisconsin Protects Atheists with New Law
Madison, Wisconsin is the first to add atheists to a list of protected classes for employment, housing, and other essentials. There have been many legal efforts made…
Islam
Aisyah Tajuddin, Malaysian Radio Presenter, Accused of Mocking Islam In Video Issues Apology
Aisyah Tajuddin, who is presently in the middle of a blasphemy investigation mess over her comments in the viral “hudud video,” has come out to tender…
Catholicism
How The “Pope Francis Effect” May Help Fill U.S. Pews
A researcher for Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) has found evidence that the Catholic faith in the United States may be…
Ethics
Trevor Noah, New ‘Daily Show’ Host, Criticized for Anti-Semitic Tweets
Trevor Noah, a newly announced replacement for Jon Stewart as host on Comedy Central’s hugely popular The Daily Show, has come under intense media criticism and…
Agnosticism
StarTalk: National Geographic Late-Night Talk Show with Neil deGrasse Tyson
The hour long segment is based on his weekly podcast, StarTalk, and will share the name. The show will cover a wide range of current issues…
Christianity
A Religious Case against Climate Change Denial: Episcopal Church Raises Awareness
Katharine Jefferts Schori, the current head of the Episcopal Church, recently said in an interview with The Guardian that denying climate change is both blind and…
Christianity
‘SNL’ Lampoons Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and Scientology in Latest Episode
Celebrating its 40th year, Saturday Night Live is known to tackle controversial events head on. This week’s episode included sketches on a new religious freedom bill…
Christianity
The Unlikely Savior of Movies About Religion: Indie Filmmakers
Christian movies have developed somewhat of a reputation as agenda-driven propaganda. It’s no surprise that a majority of religious films that are released are typically “safe”…