Islam
Safe Spaces Initiative Addresses the Roots of Radical Islam
The Safe Spaces Initiative combats radical Islam among Muslim youths in the US by identifying and helping those who succumb to extremist beliefs. In Los Angeles…
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Anglicanism
Anglican Priest Defends LGBT with Church Signs
Fr. Rod Bower, Anglican priest in Australia, has garnered international attention with his church signs, notably saying, “Some people are gay. Get over it.” Anglican Parish…
Entertainment
“Dancing in Jaffa” Teaches a Lesson We Need Now More than Ever
Pierre Dulaine and his students prove hatred between Israelis and Palestinians is not innate and can be overcome in this beautiful film, Dancing in Jaffa. In Dancing…
Atheism
Is 2014 a Bad Year for Atheists?
Though a little less than 4 months remain in 2014 I suspect New Year’s Eve celebrations can’t arrive soon enough for atheists in the United States.…
Entertainment
Joan Rivers’ Religion, Beliefs, and Hollywood Red Carpet Funeral [Video]
Photo: flickr One of comedy’s biggest names, Joan Rivers, has died. Stars stood around the block for her funeral, and we look back on the comedienne’s…
Entertainment
Gwyneth Paltrow Rumored to be Converting to Judaism [Video]
The NY Post‘s Page Six is reporting that Gwyneth Paltrow will be converting to Judaism, after her recent “conscious uncoupling” with Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Paltrow…
Entertainment
Awake: The Life of Yogananda, Movie Examines Impact of Hindu Legend Paramahansa Yogananda
Awake: The Life of Yogananda, a new movie about one of the world’s most famous Hindu mystics, will be released in theaters Fall 2014. The life…
Entertainment
7 Jewish NFL Players to Watch This Football Season
To kick off the first official National Football League (NFL) games being played this weekend, we’re taking a look at the Top 7 Jewish NFL players…
Atheism
Andrew W.K., Rocker and “King of Partying,” Describes the Power of Prayer
photo: Victoria Morse Andrew W.K. is best known for his 2001 hit “Party Hard,” which became an anthem for teens and twenty-somethings, even 13 years later.…
Entertainment
Why are Sikhs Upset Over New Motorcycle Helmet Law?
photo: PrevenBlog The Sikh community in Ontario, Canada is upset about being denied a religious exemption from the new motorcycle helmet law. The Sikh community is upset at…
Anglicanism
Rep. Sensenbrenner (R, WI) Becomes Catholic Despite Conflicting Opinions
Representative Jim Sensenbrenner has converted to Catholicism despite his and the Church’s opposing opinions on immigration. Jim Sensenbrenner, a Republican representative from Wisconsin, recently converted to…
Christianity
Do You Love Enough to Heal Your Dog or Cat? To Bring an Elephant to Tears?
Although some believe that animals, regardless of their capacity to reason, are primarily instinctive and reactionary, I’m convinced that every living creature has a spiritual nature.…