Buddhism
100,000 Monks Gather at UFO-Like Temple
Monks stand before giant golden UFO-like Thai temple to receive alms. In a ceremony like no other, 100,000 monks gathered to receive alms in the magnificent…
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Non-Jews are Adopting the Passover Seder Too
The sacred Jewish tradition of Seder is becoming highly popular among non-Jews. The Passover Seder is a sacred Jewish tradition. It is a ritual feast that…
Catholicism
Happiness is Not in an App Says Pope Francis
Pope Francis tells teens to get their noses out of their smartphones to find love and freedom. Pope Francis told the thousands of young boys and…
Christianity
British Parliament Declares ISIS Acts of Terror Genocide
British Parliament declares Christian and Yazidi victims of ISIS as targets of genocide. The backbench members of the British Parliament have voted, by a margin of…
Buddhism
Watch this Robot Monk Help Promote Buddhism
The Budda-Bot bringing Buddhism and science together. The Longquan Buddhist temple, located on the outskirts of Beijing’s Haidian District, is a very modern temple in China.…
Christianity
‘SNL’ “God Is A Boob Man” Skit Angers Some Christians
SNL‘s spoof “God Is A Boob Man” didn’t go over too well with some Christians Two weeks after the release of the Christian film God’s Not…
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Oprah Stars in New TV Show on a Southern Megachurch
Oprah’s new TV series Greenleaf is set against the backdrop of a Memphis megachurch. Oprah Gail Winfrey, the American talk show host, media proprietor, producer, actress,…
Catholicism
Pope Francis: Know the Difference Between the Sin and the Sinner
“The Word of God teaches us to distinguish between the sin and the sinner” -Pope Francis Pope Francis has recently spoken out to Christians across the…
Judaism
What is the Significance of Jewish Head Coverings?
Head coverings are a primary statement of religious identity for the majority of Jews. A kippah is a brimless cap worn by Jews. It is usually…
Christianity
“Strong Woman of Faith” Harriet Tubman Will Be Featured on the $20 Bill
Anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman will be the new face on the $20 bill. The U.S. Treasury made a recent announcement stating that the legendary Harriet Tubman…
Celebrity
Bill Maher Thinks Churches Need to Pay Taxes
Religious institutions are tax “deadbeats” says Bill Maher. Comedian and commentator Bill Maher is “hopping mad” that large U.S. corporations such as GM and United Airlines…
Bahá'í Faith
Baha’is Celebrate the 12 Days of Ridvan
Celebrating the Baha’i Ridvan Festival From the sunset of April 20 until the sunset of May 1, members of the Baha’i faith will celebrate the 12…