Buddhism
Thich Nhat Hanh Remains in Stable Condition at Tu Hieu Pagoda in Vietnam
Thich Nhat Hanh will spend the of his life in Vietnam Celebrated monk Thich Nhat Hanh is committed to staying in Vietnam as the inevitable conclusion…
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Anglicanism
800-Year-Old Mummified Head Stolen from Irish Church Crypt
The Church has pleaded with the thieves to return the head. Thieves vandalized the crypt of St. Michan’s Church in Dublin and took the mummified head…
Methodism
Gay Man Pleads for Acceptance During Methodist Conference on Same-Sex Marriage and LGBTQ Clergy
Warren pleaded for the UMC to remain united. Jeffrey “J.J.” Warren, a lay delegate of the United Methodist Church (UMC) received a long and boisterous standing…
Judaism
Jerusalem Pizzeria Ordered to Pay $4,500 for Refusing Service to a Gay American Rabbinical Student
Kanter was assisted by The Israel Religious Action Center The Ben Yehuda 2 Pizzeria in Jerusalem was ordered by an Israeli court to pay $4,500 as…
Agnosticism
Portland, OR is Now the Second U.S. City to Adopt Legal Protections for Atheists
The protections mark a small but significant legal change for Atheists. When members of the Portland City Council voted unanimously for the plan by Commissioner Amanda…
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Satanic Temple Files Discrimination Complaint Against the Boston City Council
Council meeting invocation speakers are invited by the City Council President “based on a personal relationship she has with them.” The Satanic Temple is once again…
Buddhism
$900,000 Robot Buddhist Deity Delivers Buddha’s Teachings in Japan
Japan has debuted an android deity to give Buddhist sermons. A temple in Kyoto has brought an unexpected new voice to the Buddhist religion. An Android…
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Educating Israel: The True Return of Our People by Rabbi Michael Shevack
In this, the final article on my series “Re-JEW-venating the Jew”, I would like to propose something very bold. Actually, it is not very bold. It…
Islam
Netherlands Court Rules Against Muslim Who Refused to Shave for Work
The man was offered a job removing asbestos and would be unable to wear the required mask. The Court of Central Netherlands has given its legal…
Atheism
Missouri Bill on Church/State Separation Lawsuits is Seen as a Threat to Atheists
Lives could be in danger if the bill is passed. Several Republican lawmakers in Missouri want to pass the HB 728 bill. This piece of legislation…
Islam
Muslim Amateur Women Boxers Can Now Wear Hijabs
AIBA now recognizes religious diversity. AIBA, the international boxing association, has given its consent to new uniforms which will be worn by female boxers and is…
Baptist
Southern Baptist Convention Cancels Seven Church Investigations
As per the SBC Executive Committee, there is no need for any further inquiry into seven of the churches that find mention in the list. The…