Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Rumored to be a Pick for U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador

The position of ambassador for religious freedom might just find the right fit Rumors have been floating around that Kansas Governor, Sam Brownback, could

The Relationship Between Religion and Mental Health

A look at the role of religion in affecting mental health. The mental health of an individual is affected by a multitude of genetic

Texas Adoption Bill Allows Discrimination Based on Religion, Sexual Orientation

In a move that could have serious implications, the state House has passed a bill that will make it harder for orphaned children to

Nancy Pelosi Discusses Human Rights with Dalai Lama in India

US lawmakers met with the Dalai Lama Tuesday to discuss human rights in Tibet. A delegation of U.S. Congress members led by Nancy Pelosi,

Examining Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Exemptions

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

Sri Lanka Vesak Day will Open with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The schedule for the UN Vesak Day in Sri Lanka is rolling out. This year, the United Nations Vesak Day will be celebrated in

USCIRF Adds Russia to list of Worst Religious Freedom Violators in 2017 Report

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

Vatican Asks Buddhists and Catholics to Work Together for Global Peace

Vatican calls on Catholics and Buddhists to promote peace On May 10, the Buddhist community will be celebrating a religious festival known as the

In America, the More Educated You are, the Less Religious You Are

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]

Buddhist Says Meditation is Scientifically Proven to Make Your Life Better

Buddhist master says science proves meditation improves the quality of lives. Famous Buddhist monk Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, the propagator of Tergar meditation, says scientists