Christianity
Winter Holiday Series: Christmas
Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated as part of the Christian religion and is the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday. This holiday falls at the…
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Winter Holiday Series: Winter Solstice (Yule)
Winter Solstice, also known as Yule, involves the two halves of the hemisphere trading light for dark and vice versa. The next morning, when the sun…
Entertainment
Pew Research Center Publishes “Portrait of Jewish Americans” Infographic
Pew Research Center has released a new infographic, Portrait of Jewish Americans, as a supplement to their Survey of Jewish Americans published in October. Click here…
Agnosticism
Non-Believers Can be Executed in 13 Countries Around the World, Report Says
A disturbing new report from the International Humanist and Ethical Union, which is based in London, details how atheism is punishable by death in 13 Muslim…
Ethics
Mormon Church Condemns Past Racist Behavior and Beliefs in New Statement
Mormons share their experiences when the ban on African Americans in the priesthood was lifted. Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue…
Agnosticism
Census Numbers Report Number of Religious Population in New Zealand is Decreasing
Results released from the 2013 New Zealand Census indicate the number of New Zealanders who practice religion is dwindling. Followers of Hinduism, Islam, and Pentecostal increased,…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Creates Vatican Committee to Prevent Child Abuse
Pope Francis has established a Vatican committee to protect children from child abuse, it has been reported. The announcement was made in a statement by the…
Buddhism
Winter Holiday Series: Bodhi Day
Yesterday, December 8, marked Bodhi Day. Bodhi Day is a holiday celebrated by members of the Buddhist religion. The holiday marks the day Siddhartha Guatauma became…
Bahá'í Faith
The Religious and Spiritual Beliefs of Nelson Mandela
Last week the passing of Nelson Mandela was announced. Aged 95, he had come from being a prisoner for 27 years to President of his own…
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Opinion: Four Misconceptions About Islamic Concepts From a Quranist Perspective
A copy of the Qur’an on display at the Museum of Natural History in New York. Peace! I just want to share some of my thoughts…
Entertainment
Beer Artwork Leaves A Bitter Taste in Hindu Mouths
Brookvale Union Brewery, an Australian brewing company and Asheville Brewing Company in Asheville, North Carolina have come under scrutiny for depicting religious Hindu deities on its…
Atheism
Atheist Symbol Joins Christian and Jewish Displays in Chicago Plaza
Each year in Chicago’s Daley Plaza, displays are erected for religious holidays occurring in December. This year, the usual Hanukkah menorah and Christmas Nativity scene are…