Entertainment
“Love” Ad Sparks Hate Crime Against Sikh Model
Seeing graffiti in tunnels and subways is not an uncommon sight in NYC but it is quite unusual to witness a flared up cultural and commercial…
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Winter Holiday Series: Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as the both the Feast of Dedications and the Festival of Lights, is a well known holiday in the Jewish religion. The name…
Entertainment
Everything You Wanted to Know About Hasidic Jews’ Clothing But Were Afraid to Ask
StyleLikeU, a multimedia blog whose tagline is “freedom of expression through personal style”, is producing a series called Uniforms, in which they feature groups who dress…
Catholicism
President Kennedy’s Catholic Faith: How it Helped Shape His Political Views
Last week marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of American President John F. Kennedy. His assassination shocked the world and left a nation bereft. However,…
Catholicism
The Vatican Unveils Newly Restored Paintings and Causes a Stir
Last week, the Vatican showed the public the first glimpse of its newly restored frescoes, which are situated in the Catacombs of Priscilla. The Catacombs of…
Bahá'í Faith
Winter Holiday Series: Day of the Covenant
Left: The only US Bahá’í house of worship, in Illinois. Right: `Abdu’l-Bahá, the oldest son of the founder of the Bahá’í faith. The Day of the…
Entertainment
Winter Holiday Series: The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur
Devotees count donations at the site where Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur was killed in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam. This Sunday, November 24, Sikh…
Christianity
PA Methodist Pastor Leaves Position After Performing Same-Sex Marriage for Son, Becoming Gay Rights Advocate
A United Methodist pastor from Pennsylvania who presided over his son’s marriage to another man was stripped of his authority for thirty days this week and…
Entertainment
Winter Holiday Series: Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Sikhs celebrate the Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, around the world. Nanak was born in April, but his birthday is celebrated on the day of…
Christianity
New Theories on The Bible Uncovered in The History Channel’s New TV Show, Bible Secrets Revealed
The History Channel, having received massive viewership by airing The Bible, a 10-part miniseries produced by reality TV mogul Mark Burnett, has debuted another religious series…
Entertainment
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bruce Springsteen Inspires Theology Class at Rutgers University
“The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen, performs with his E Street Band in 2012. He was once known as “The Boss” when he first appeared on the music…
Entertainment
Canadian Astronaut Reflects on Life in Space, Spirituality
During an interview with Terry Gross of NPR, Chris Hadfield, Canadian Astronaut, expressed his viewpoints regarding space, the universe, and faith. To answer if being in…