Catholicism
Pope Francis Excommunicated the Mafia
Last Saturday, Pope Francis visited Calabria, an area in southern Italy with a significant organized crime presence, where he excommunicated the mafia. During the homily of his mass, the…
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Eastern Orthodoxy
Greek Orthodox and Presbyterian Churches Collaborate on Habitat for Humanity Project
Habitat For Humanity Project Brings More Than 100 Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church Volunteers To St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church RANDOLPH, N.J./EWORLDWIRE/June 20, 2014 — Months before…
Buddhism
Buddhism and Meditation: Finding Value in the Journey and the Goal
“The more we try to control things,” writes mindfulness teacher Michael Stone, “the more disorder is created.” Before I meditated, I was much like a compulsive…
Entertainment
Laverne Cox of “Orange is the New Black” Proclaims Her Love for Jewish Men on “Chelsea Lately”
In an interview with Chelsea Handler Wednesday night, Orange is the New Black‘s Laverne Cox dished on her preference in men. “I dated a lot of…
Christianity
Implications of Corporate Personhood in Hobby Lobby Religious Freedom Case
The Hobby Lobby case regarding religious freedom has roots in the much broader issue of corporate personhood. The US Supreme Court is preparing to release a…
Christianity
Teen in Foster Care Finds Guidance from Methodist Father Figure
Quinton Lee seeks guidance from his Methodist father figure, Jarvis Adside. As another Father’s Day has come and gone, it is important to remember that fathers can come…
Entertainment
The Hakone Shrine is a Beautiful Shinto Holy Site
The Hakone Shrine is a beautiful place for tourists to observe and learn Shinto rituals and customs. Shintoism is the predominant religion in Japan, with several…
Entertainment
Halal Food Company Finds Inspiration in Kosher Company’s Slogan
Saffron Road serves halal foods to Muslims much like kosher predecessor Hebrew National does for Jews. Many religions have tight rules on what can and cannot be…
Christianity
Christians Gear Up to Celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi
Christians celebrate Christ’s body and blood on this Feast of Corpus Christi. The Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi, refers to the Christian holy sacrament…
Entertainment
Sikhs Want the Attack on the Golden Temple to be Recognized as Genocide
Last week, Sikhs around the world gathered publicly to remember the 30th anniversary of the Storming of the Golden Temple in Punjab, which began a series…
Christianity
Christian College Clubs Face Scrutiny for Wanting Christian Leaders
College clubs centered on religions are being accused of discrimination for excluding non-believers from leadership roles. Over the last ten years there have been a variety of cases…
Entertainment
100 Examples of How Religion is Doing Good for the World
The Huffington Post has published their examples of Religion Doing Good (#ReligionDoingGood), as sourced earlier this month. Highlights include the Los Angeles-based Homeboy Industries , who…