Islam
American Jews Applaud Mixed Gender Western Wall
Women of the Wall negotiated officially recognizing the prayer site as mixed-gender. The Government of Israel has given its seal of approval to expand the non-orthodox…
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Entertainment
“Hijabis of New York” Photos Highlight the Successes of Muslim Women
Hijabis of New York creator Abdelhamid wants the world to know there’s more to Muslim women than just a hijab. Rana Abdelhamid, a student and an…
Agnosticism
51% of Americans Do Not Want an Atheist President
New Pew Research Center Survey on Faith and the 2016 Presidential Campaign GOP Candidates Seen As Religious – Except for Trump WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 27, 2016)…
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Buddhism
What is the role of women in world religions? [Infographic]
A Woman’s Work: Roles of Women in World Religions. How do we view the changing role of women in religion in current times? The equality of…
Hinduism
Indian Women Protest Ban on Entering Temples During Their Periods
Hindu and Muslim women in India are bringing a taboo subject to light and fighting to enter buildings of worship regardless of their menstrual cycle. Menstruation…
Catholicism
Religious Groups Lend Helping Hand in Flint Water Crisis
Interfaith effort responds to Michigan’s Contaminated water supply. The Flint water crisis has pushed state and federal officials to respond with urgent help. Residents of Flint,…
Entertainment
Dolce & Gabbana Launches First Line of Hijabs for Muslims
Dolce & Gabbana launch new hijab and abaya Spring 2016 collection The Italian luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana started the year 2016 by introducing its…
Featured Contributors
7 Reasons Why Wearing the Hijab to Express Solidarity With Muslims Isn’t Right
Featured Contributors Abdur Rab and Hasan Mahmud give seven reasons not to participate in World Hijab Day. Ruth Graham’s recent Atlantic article highlights the point that…
Hinduism
Muslim, Hindu Holidays Added to Maryland School District Calendar
Hindu and Muslim holidays will be added to the Maryland school’s calendar beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. A decision has been taken by Howard County…
Christianity
Atheist Richard Dawkins: Christianity Has the Power to Defeat Radical Islam
Richard Dawkins now feels that Christianity could defeat radical Islam. Richard Dawkins, who is known all over the world to be a very strict atheist, as…
Featured Contributors
How Martin Luther King, Jr. and Prophet Muhammad Are Alike
Prophet Muhammad and Martin Luther King, Jr. led a shared fight against discrimination. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a public holiday in America. This…
Celebrity
Imam invites Trump to America’s Oldest Mosque
Trump invited to discuss his plans and philosophy at Mother Mosque of America. Donald Trump was invited by Taha Tawil to, the Imam of Mother Mosque…