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Sikh World War I Veterans Honored in UK Memorial Service
15th Ludhiana Infantry Regiment re-enactment group in Brighton last year. The Sikh community was recently honored by the UK government in a memorial service which recognized…
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Christianity
Deep Roots of Religious Persecution Go Beyond Maryland School District’s Holiday Calendar Mess
When we think of America’s birth story our minds go to the very essence of a country that was founded upon “freedom of religion.” So many…
Buddhism
New Documentary “So Be It” Showcases Thai Buddhism
From indie filmmakers Kongdej Jaturanrasmee and Soros Sukhum, “So Be It” follows two young Buddhists in Thailand learning about and growing up in their faith. There are…
Catholicism
20% of Americans Use Social Media Networks to Talk About Religion
1 in 5 Americans share their religious thoughts and experiences on social networks, and nearly half said they saw someone else post “something about their religious…
Christianity
Muslims Lead Interfaith Prayer Service for the First Time at National Cathedral in D.C.
On Friday, a Muslim prayer service took place at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. This is the first time in history that a Muslim religious…
Entertainment
The International Interreligious Colloquium Started Today at Vatican
From November 17-19, the Vatican is hosting an international interreligious colloquium on the “Complementarity of Man and Woman.” A Vatican conference is bringing religious leaders and…
Mormonism
Mia Love: The First Black Woman Republican In Congress is Mormon
Mia Love made history this week as the first black female Republican to be elected to Congress. Love is also noteworthy because she is a member…
Atheism
Freedom From Religion Advocates Challenge Connection Between HS Football and Religion
To some Americans, high school football represents a form of religion, and increasingly it has come under fire from atheist groups such as the Freedom From…
Entertainment
Opinion: Millennials Eschewing Organized Religion
Physicist Lawrence Krauss thinks religion could go the way of homophobia with millennials largely removing themselves from religion. Lawrence Krauss, a noted physicist and author, believes…
Christianity
Kentucky Catholic School Teacher Resigns in Protest Citing Overblown Ebola Fears
Susan Sherman, a teacher who had recently returned from a mission trip to Kenya, has resigned amid swirling frustration and fears about Ebola. After returning from…
Buddhism
“Detach from Attachments” Is Tibetan Monks’ Digital Warning
After experiencing plenty of cyber attacks, Tibetan Monks are sending a classic Buddhist message with a modern twist: Detach from Attachments. Tibetan monks are now encouraging…
Christianity
Freedom From Religion: A Healthy Separation Or An Intrusion Upon Faith?
The Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) has penned scathing letters to schools for practicing religion.According to many faith-based and secular organizations, there has been a decline…