10 Biggest Controversial Religious Sites

10 Biggest Controversial Religious Sites

These religious locations around the world cause tension and conflict. 1. Western Wall This wall, located near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, is historically

6 Types of Unique Garments Explained

6 Types of Unique Garments Explained

Six Religions that have distinguishing dress codes and the symbolism behind them. It is quite difficult to identify an individual’s faith based on appearance

How to pray like a Sikh

How to pray like a Sikh

Click the image to watch a fascinating video on how Sikh pray: Published by the Sikh Channel on Facebook

Here We Are Again: Confronting the Rise of Religious Persecution

Here We Are Again: Confronting the Rise of Religious Persecution

On Sept. 23rd, President Trump convened a meeting on religious freedom at the UN, surrounded by survivors of religious persecution from around the globe,

Why Sikhs wear a turban and what it means to practice the faith in the United States

Why Sikhs wear a turban and what it means to practice the faith in the United States

Simran Jeet Singh, New York University An elderly Sikh gentleman in Northern California, 64-year-old Parmjit Singh, was recently stabbed to death while taking a

PRRI Announces Eleven Public Fellows for 2019-2020

PRRI Announces Eleven Public Fellows for 2019-2020

Nationwide scholar network expands to strengthen public scholarship on religion, culture, and politics[/tweetit] WASHINGTON - The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), a nonprofit, nonpartisan

Myths Debunked about Catholics, Latter-day Saints, and Muslims

Myths Debunked about Catholics, Latter-day Saints, and Muslims

Today, with social media and the Internet, rumors, misconceptions and outright lies often circulate amplified and unchecked about religions and religious belief. Most often,

Pastafarians and the Jesters

Pastafarians and the Jesters

To become a Catholic Priest or a Jewish Rabbi requires years of training and study. To become a Buddhist Monk one must give up

China/Vatican Agreement May Signal Lessening of Religious Tension

China/Vatican Agreement May Signal Lessening of Religious Tension

The first Catholic Bishop to be consecrated in China since an agreement between China and the Holy See occurred recently in Inner Mongolia.[/tweetit] According

Pope Francis Hosts First Meeting of “Higher Committee of Human Fraternity”

Pope Francis Hosts First Meeting of “Higher Committee of Human Fraternity”

Pope Francis hosted the first meeting of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (The Committee) on Sept. 16 at the Vatican. The Committee https://www.forhumanfraternity.org/