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Bahá’ís Celebrate 12-Night Ridvan Festival

21 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

Ridvan, which is pronounced as Riz-van is celebrated by the Bahá'ís around the world in different countries. The festival lasts for twelve days and is regarded as the king of festivals for Persians....

‘Finding Noah’ Documentary Trailer Released – Watch the Filmmaker’s Search for Noah’s Ark

18 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

Timing is everything. Following the hooray and controversy din created by the successful release of Noah starring Russell Crowe, documentary filmmakers Brent Baum (Director/Producer) and Matthew Marsden...

Saudi Arabia Defines Atheists as Terrorists

18 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

By Tribes of the World [CC BY-SA 2.0 ], from Flickr King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has shocked many by announcing in a royal proclamation that under new laws, being an atheist and spreading atheist...

Victims of Violence in Central African Republic Require More Assistance

17 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

Concerns are growing within the international community, as the situation between Muslim and Christian militias grows more serious in the Central African Republic. There has not been a peaceful accord...

Muslim Brotherhood Cooperating with Investigations in UK

17 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

Recently, the British Prime Minister David Cameron has ordered a probe into the Muslim Brotherhood due to the rise in concern regarding their involvement in violence and terrorism and the events that...

Many Worship Lord Hanuman During Hindu Celebration

16 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

Hanuman Jayanti is a Hindu celebration that occurs every year on the fifteenth day of the Shukla Paksha during the month of Chaitra, although there are some that celebrate it on the fourteenth day of the month...

Mahavir Jayanti: A Jain Celebration

15 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

Left: A statue of Lord Mahavira. Right: Lord Mahavira after achieving enlightenment. The Jainism holiday of Mahavir Jayanti, celebrated on April 13th this year, is considered to be the most important...

Is the Internet causing America to lose faith?

14 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

The latest information emerging from a study by Olin College of Engineering Professor Allen Downey is shedding light on the internet’s correlation with the recent decline in religious affiliation for...

The History and Traditions of Passover

14 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

The most commonly observed Jewish holiday is Pesach or Passover. This year it will be celebrated beginning in the evening of Monday, April 14 until the evening of Tuesday, April 22. Passover is an 8-day...

Philippines’ Reproductive Health Law Confirmed By Supreme Court

11 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

On April 8, the Philippines Supreme Court upheld a reproductive health law that has been at the center of a wide debate and major controversy. One of the main components of the law includes the requirement...