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Issues
Shinto priests oppose UNESCO Heritage status The Krakow-headquartered UNESCO World Heritage Committee has notified Japan of its intention to grant World Heritage status to Okinoshima[/tweetit], an…
Agnosticism
In a move that could have serious implications, the state House has passed a bill that will make it harder for orphaned children to find homes.…
Agnosticism
Trump signs an executive order granting exemptions for religious organizations. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that expands the freedom faith-based organizations have in…
Agnosticism
Banning of Jehovah’s Witnesses catapulted Russia to the list of shame. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) declared in its yearly report that the…
Agnosticism
Are you less religious if you’re more educated? Pew has found the general notion of the highly educated being less religious is actually true[/tweetit] based on…
Anglicanism
The connection between faith and music is undeniable, especially in the context of music festivals. “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe,…
Agnosticism
The bill does have its share of detractors with some fearing that it infringes too heavily upon the separation of church and state. Last Thursday the…
Entertainment
Wagakki’s performance at the historic Nikko Tosho-gu Shinto Shrine Japanese rock band Wagakki will release video from Nikko Tosho-gu Shinto Shrine concert.[/tweetit] The band graced the…
Buddhism
Origins of the spring equinox and its religious meanings. The word “equinox” traces its root from Latin, and it means “equal night.” Equinox is that time…
Agnosticism
Ken Starr under consideration by Trump Administration for Office of International Religious Freedom position. The Trump administration is considering Ken Starr to head the Office of…
Bahá'í Faith
World Religion News Celebrates Valentine’s Day: Love According to World Religions In anticipation of the day of love, Valentine’s Day, we explore the different ways love…
Agnosticism
Right-wing Christian Evangelical leaders are happy with the announcement, however, most Americans and pastors prefer separation of church from state. President Trump announced during the National…