Entertainment
Judaism’s ongoing effect on the Academy Awards
Regardless of a call for more cultural diversity in Hollywood, the Jewish community continues to make its mark on cinema. Jewish filmmakers and actors have populated…
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Christianity
Religious Tensions Rise in Nigeria’s Elections between Christian and Muslim Candidates
In Nigeria, a Christian candidate and a Muslim candidate are vying for the country’s presidency. Goodluck Jonathan, a Christian from the south, and Muhammadu Buhari, a…
Atheism
What happens when you put an atheist, a Christian, and a Buddhist in one room? The answer is surprising.
The discussion between an Atheist, a Christian, and a Buddhist about different faiths and common ground. In Durango, CO Andy Braner, a Christian and a writer…
Islam
U.S. Supreme Court with decide on a record breaking number of religious cases this year
The Supreme Court is set to take on three religious cases this year instead of the usual one case per year. 2015, as it appears, is…
Christianity
Iraqi Christian men take up arms against ISIS to defend their religion
Hundreds of Iraqi Christian men take up arms against ISIS in Northern Iraq to reclaim lost villages. Hundreds of young Iraqi Christian men in Northeast region…
Religion News
Houston makes history with largest sheriff’s office to allow Sikh Officers to wear their turbans and beards on duty
Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal and Sheriff Adrian Garcia. Photo courtesy of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. SALDEF Congratulates the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Garcia…
Entertainment
What “Scientology: Age of Answers” means to a Scientologist parent
Tad Reeves, noted Scientology Parent blogger, shares his personal interpretation of the new Scientology ad. During the big game, or since, you may have come across…
Atheism
Can an atheist psychiatrist treat a believer?
Psychiatrist Jean Kim is an atheist who has reflected on her capacity to treat those with religious beliefs given her own lack of faith. Jean Kim…
Christianity
Are Kanye West and Kim Kardashian converting to Islam?
Rumors spread of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian converting to Islam after meeting with Minister Louis Farrakhan Muhammad, the leader of the Nation of Islam. Rap…
Entertainment
Duke University’s Muslims & the need for interfaith dialogue
The religious debate continues after the cancelled adhan, a Muslim call to prayer, at Duke University as more individuals weigh in. Earlier this month, officials at Duke…
Christianity
Is Val Kilmer’s life in danger because of his religion?
Val Kilmer’s family believes his religion might be killing him. TMZ reported on Friday that Val Kilmer was rushed to the ICU at UCLA. He was…
Agnosticism
Rapper Bun B will teach a free online religion and Hip-Hop culture course through Rice University
Bun B has done many collaborations, but this one is in an online classroom, not in the studio. This spring, Rapper Bun B will be teaching…