Christianity
Mennonites on Dissonance Over Homosexuality
Mennonites are wrestling with the questions faced by churches around the world. How should scripture deliberate the understanding of same-sex relationships? How are groups to balance…
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Issues
Uniting Science and Religion to Improve Global Health
Can the unlikely duo of science and religion come together to improve global health? Tensions between science and religion are common within the world, especially the…
Atheism
Case against Ten Commandments Monument Thrown Out by Oklahoma Judge
The monument prompted offense and action from an atheist group, American Atheists. In 2012, a 6-foot-tall monument of stone was constructed on the Oklahoma State Capitol…
Atheism
The Case for Grace: A Book by Lee Strobel
Lee Strobel was a journalist and an atheist for a long time. Now, he’s a priest with a series of “The Case for…” books. They are…
Entertainment
iPhone design influences elegant Japanese mini Shinto Shrines
Nope, it’s not a wooden iPhone case. It’s a minimal Shinto Ise Shrine for your home, of course. Sometimes tradition and technology blend to form a…
Entertainment
“Lives in Common:” Israeli scholar Menachem Klein on Israel and Palestine
Menachem Klein discusses his new book Lives in Common and the prospects of Peace between Israel and Palestine with ISLAMiCommentary. Written by Joseph Preville and Julie…
Entertainment
Oy! Orthodox Jewish drag queens use humor to reconcile religion with alternate lifestyle
Drag queens of New York City are receiving a surprising infusion of characters from the religious sector. Imagine being an Orthodox Jew who realizes he is…
Buddhism
George Takei on Equal Rights, Buddhism, Japanese Internment, and Change
George Takei is widely known as an actor, author, and gay activist. He shared his personal history with Lion’s Roar. George Takei at the age of 77,…
Issues
Anita Alvarez Stands up as a Defender of the Sikh Community
Illinois State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has stood up as a defender of Sikhs in light of recent events born out of ignorance for the generally peaceful…
Entertainment
Indiana Passes Controversial Religious Freedom Act
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law drawing mixed reactions. Indiana governor Mike Pence signed into law a controversial religious freedom…
Christianity
Trevor McKendrick – Atheist Making a Fortune On Bible App Sales
Being a non-believer doesn’t stop Trevor McKendrick from making over $100,000 a year selling his bible app. Trevor was between jobs, and had recently heard of…
Christianity
Oklahoma Puts Marriage in the Hands of Clergy, Restricting Marriage to Christians only
Oklahoma has made headlines passing legislation that removes government officials from the marriage process and puts it all in the hands of clergy. In a move that…