Buddhism
Monk Em Phoeung Testified Against Khmer Rouge Genocide
Em Phoeung survived through the Khmer Rouge regime and, forty years later, is testifying in Cambodia Courts against the perpetrators of a horrific genocide. A Buddhist monk…
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Catholicism
Mexicans Angered Over Pope Francis’ Comments
A letter from Pope Francis to an Argentine lawmaker named Gustavo Vera has angered Mexicans due to its contents which touched on an increase of drug…
Entertainment
Leonard Nimoy and the Impact of His Jewish Faith
With the passing of Star Trek actor, Leonard Nimoy, we analyze his Jewish faith and upbringing which influenced his long and prosperous life. Leonard Nimoy recently…
Entertainment
Depression on the Rise and Religion on the Decline in College Freshmen
According to survey results, college freshmen are leaning away from religion. Every year, the American Freshman is done, a survey that is conducted by the Cooperative…
Bahá'í Faith
Australian Singer Shameem Shares Her Baha’i Faith in Her Music
Australian singer-songwriter Shameem has followed her Baha’i faith through life and into commercial success with her latest album, The Second City. Celebrating her multi-cultural heritage and Baha’i faith,…
Buddhism
1,000-Year-Old Temple Could Shed New Light on History of Buddhism
A joint Bangladeshi-Chinese archaeology team has succeeded in unearthing an old temple at Nateshwar in Munshiganj, which could be one of the oldest archaeological sites in the…
Christianity
Utah Liquor Bill Attempts To Lift Zion Curtains
For the third time, a Utah politician is presenting a bill to lift the Zion Curtains for alcohol in restaurants and bars. A Zion Curtain is…
Entertainment
Leonard Nimoy, “Spock,” has died, but his Vulcan Salute, based on his Jewish faith, will “prosper”
Leonard Nimoy has died at his Bel Air home in Los Angeles this morning. He was 83. Leonard Nimoy has passed away from end-stage chronic obstructive…
Religion News
Wiccan Aquarian Tabernacle Church to Hold Spring Mysteries Festival
The Wiccan Aquarian Tabernacle Church is hosting its annual Spring Mysteries Festival, to be celebrated April 2-5, 2015. The celebration will take place in Fort…
Atheism
After being Pronounced Dead Twice, A Man Shares His Experience with the Afterlife
Sometimes you only live thrice. A Reddit user shares his experiences in death in an AMA after being brought back to life twice. A man shared…
Entertainment
Baba Brinkman’s ‘Rap Guide to Religion’
Canadian hip-hop star Baba Brinkman poses serious questions in new hip-hop play, Rap Guide to Religion. Billed as “a hip-hop play about the science of the…
Entertainment
Canadian Woman Fights for the Right to Wear Niqab During Citizenship Ceremony
Zunera Ishaq, a former high school teacher from Pakistan, fought for her right to wear her niqab during her citizenship ceremony in Canada. Wearing the veil…