Islam
Muslim Prisoner Fights for Religious Right to Keep His Beard
The Supreme Court’s most recent religious freedom challenge after Hobby Lobby is coming from a Muslim man who wants the right to keep his beard. A…
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Buddhism
Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Buddhism
Buddhism is a far more complex religion than many who do not know it give it credit. Here are a few facts to better your understanding of…
Atheism
Florida: Atheists Ban Religion in Football
Atheists have moved to ban prayers, chaplains, and religious words and symbols from football in high schools. The nontheistic organization Freedom From Religion Foundation is a…
Catholicism
Asian Country Myanmar Celebrates 500 Years of Catholic History
Despite being a small minority, only 2% of the population, Catholicism celebrates 500 years in Myanmar. Formerly known as Burma, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar –…
Islam
Safe Spaces Initiative Addresses the Roots of Radical Islam
The Safe Spaces Initiative combats radical Islam among Muslim youths in the US by identifying and helping those who succumb to extremist beliefs. In Los Angeles…
Anglicanism
Anglican Priest Defends LGBT with Church Signs
Fr. Rod Bower, Anglican priest in Australia, has garnered international attention with his church signs, notably saying, “Some people are gay. Get over it.” Anglican Parish…
Entertainment
“Dancing in Jaffa” Teaches a Lesson We Need Now More than Ever
Pierre Dulaine and his students prove hatred between Israelis and Palestinians is not innate and can be overcome in this beautiful film, Dancing in Jaffa. In Dancing…
Atheism
Is 2014 a Bad Year for Atheists?
Though a little less than 4 months remain in 2014 I suspect New Year’s Eve celebrations can’t arrive soon enough for atheists in the United States.…
Entertainment
Joan Rivers’ Religion, Beliefs, and Hollywood Red Carpet Funeral [Video]
Photo: flickr One of comedy’s biggest names, Joan Rivers, has died. Stars stood around the block for her funeral, and we look back on the comedienne’s…
Entertainment
Gwyneth Paltrow Rumored to be Converting to Judaism [Video]
The NY Post‘s Page Six is reporting that Gwyneth Paltrow will be converting to Judaism, after her recent “conscious uncoupling” with Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Paltrow…
Entertainment
Awake: The Life of Yogananda, Movie Examines Impact of Hindu Legend Paramahansa Yogananda
Awake: The Life of Yogananda, a new movie about one of the world’s most famous Hindu mystics, will be released in theaters Fall 2014. The life…
Entertainment
7 Jewish NFL Players to Watch This Football Season
To kick off the first official National Football League (NFL) games being played this weekend, we’re taking a look at the Top 7 Jewish NFL players…