The Atlantic and Religion News Association’s Picks for 2016 Top Religious Stories of the Year

These are some of the most talked about religious issues of 2016. 2016 was a year of great importance to religious people as a

Author of ‘The World’s Religions’ Huston Smith Passes Away at 97

Christian author and scholar Huston Smith lived many faiths in his spiritual journey. The world’s most renowned scholar and sage on religions, Huston Smith,

Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Says “Religion is Very Important”

Zuckerberg responds to a Facebook comment saying he's no longer an atheist. One of the world’s most wealthy people is touting the importance of

6 Big-Time Clergy Are Praying at Trump’s Inauguration

Franklin Graham, Timothy Dolan, Paula White are among those will pray at Trump's inauguration ceremony. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony is going to be

Sikh Federation Requests UK Files on 1984 Golden Temple Assault

1984 attack on Golden Temple is being investigated at the Sikh Federation's request. Sikh Federation members are campaigning the British government to release documents

Hebrew Charter School Network Receives $4.9M Grant

Hebrew Public charter schools were awarded a nearly $5 million federal grant. Hebrew Public, a New York headquartered charter schools network, has received a

How Psychedelics and Other Drugs Are Used in Religious Rituals

Psilocybin has been shown To alleviate depression. Mushrooms and hallucinogenic drugs are about to make a comeback onto the global stage, after two reputable

How to Determine the Difference Between Mental Illness and Demonic Possession

An exorcist explains how to spot a real demonic possession. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraph 1673), exorcism is the process

Evangelical Pastor Thrown Out for Being Pro-LGBT Starts An Inclusive Church

Pastor Phillip Adams believes the Gospel of Christ is meant for all people, regardless of sexuality. An evangelical pastor has been ostracized from the

A Christian Was Killed for Their Faith Every 6 Minutes This Year

Christians Are the Most Persecuted A new study has found that Christians are the most persecuted people on earth today. A research conducted by