Start A Micro-Church

What are Micro Churches and How Can You Start One Yourself?

photo: Neighborhood Church Micro churches are sprouting up and giving small, local communities a cozier place of worship. If there is one thing that

Buddhism and Meditation: Finding Value in the Journey and the Goal

Jey Ehrenhalt contemplates Buddhism, meditation and path to enlightenment. The best lie Buddhism ever told me. Maybe. by The Mindful Word. “The more we try

Laverne Cox on Chelsea Lately

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

Hobby Lobby Implications

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

Hakone Shrine

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,

Saffron Road Halal Food

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

Golden Temple

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

Bowdoin College

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

Homeboy Industries

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

HIndu Prayer House of Representatives

US House of Representatives to open with Hindu prayer

Rajan Zed, Hindu statesman, gives a prayer at the Alaska House of Representatives in 2009. United States House of Representatives in Washington DC will