Buddhism
Thai Monk Scandal in Bangkok: Corruption in the Temple
A Buddhist temple in Thailand, near Bangkok, is found at the center of a corruption scandal. The case sparked angry cries for the authorities to regulate…
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Buddhism
Atheism
Kyra Phillips Teases New Atheism Documentary on CNN
Last week on a CNN Tonight TV segment, controversial news anchor and reporter, Kyra Phillips, promoted her documentary on atheism. Screening excerpts from the documentary titled…
Anglicanism
A.D. The Bible Continues, Series Premieres Easter Sunday on NBC
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s continuation of their hit History Channel show hopes to capture an audience on the Christian holiday. This Easter, NBC picks up…
Religion News
Deborah Maynard will be the First Wiccan to give Invocation at Iowa House of Representatives
A Wiccan Priestess, Deborah Maynard, will deliver the invocation at an Iowa state legislature meeting early this month, but the decision has been met with some…
Anglicanism
Here’s a look at the Origins of Easter
The Easter holiday is a period when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to biblical scriptures, Jesus came back to life three days after…
Entertainment
Jains Around the World Celebrate Mahavir Jayanti
On April 2, 2015 Jains celebrate their main festival Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of 24th Jain Tirthankar Mahavir Bhagwan. The holiday, also known as Mahavir…
Islam
Is Islamic Banking the Answer for Ethiopians?
The National Bank of Ethiopia is working to use Islamic banking to bring financial services to Ethiopians who didn’t have access to any financial services at…
Buddhism
Drew Barrymore Shocked Some While Sporting a Swastika
Entertainment
My Family and My Life After Going Clear
Featured Contributor and ScientologyParent.com author Tad Reeves interviews a mother of two about how achieving the State of Clear has changed her personal life and her…
Issues
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Responds to RFRA Criticisms
After the nation retaliated against Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Gov. Mike Pence spoke to the press to assuage fears & announce an amendment. Indiana Gov.…
Christianity
California Christian Fraternity Shut Down for Banning Non-Christian Leaders
A Christian fraternity is in the middle of a religious debate after claiming to have been wrongfully removed by California State University, Stanilaus. The move comes…
Buddhism
17th Karmapa Talks Love and Apathy at Harvard University
Buddhist leader 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen T. Dorje visited the Harvard Divinity School where he discussed the value of love and the problems with apathy. Harvard…