Buddhism
David Bowie’s Ashes Scattered in Buddhist Funeral Tradition
Bowie’s Ngaben: a multi-part two week Buddhist death ritual of celebration and sorrow. David Bowie's will was expected to be unique, and it did not disappoint,…
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Pope Francis Met with Finland’s Luthern Ecumenical Delegation for Unity
The Pope stressed the uniting of all the Christian denominations An ecumenical delegation all the way from Lutheran Church of Finland was welcomed by Pope Francis.…
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Church of Flying Spaghetti Monster Finally an Official Denomination in Netherlands
Netherlands’ Chamber of Commerce has finally acknowledged the Church of Flying Spaghetti as an official denomination After the long struggle and wait of Pastafarians in making…
Islam
President Obama Delivers Urgent Message on Islamophobia at First Mosque Visit
Obama urges religious tolerance during speech on Islamophobia at Baltimore mosque. In the spirit of religious freedom and tolerance, President Barack Obama delivered a message Wednesday…
Catholicism
Who Church Leaders Endorse for the 2016 Election and Why Catholic Leaders Don’t Endorse Anyone
Religious leaders are generally uncomfortable to directly endorse any particular political candidate. Leading up to yesterday’s Iowa Caucus, GOP leaders were touring the state and trying…
Islam
American Jews Applaud Mixed Gender Western Wall
Women of the Wall negotiated officially recognizing the prayer site as mixed-gender. The Government of Israel has given its seal of approval to expand the non-orthodox…
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The Japanese Setsubun: New Year’s Bean Throwing Celebration
Traditions of Japan’s Setsubun On February 3, the Japanese people will be celebrating its annual Setsubun tradition as part of the upcoming Spring Festival. The word…
Anglicanism
Pope Francis Heading to Sweden to Celebrate Reformation
The Pope Will Attend the 500th Anniversary of Reformation in Sweden In an effort to forge Christian unity, Pope Francis apologized for all the Catholic wrongs…
Christianity
Christian Celebration Candlemas Focuses on Jesus and Virgin Mary
February 2, Christians celebrate the presentation, the first entry into the temple of Jesus, and the Virgin Mary’s purification. February 2 is a special day for…
Atheism
Key Facts Uncovered About Importance of Religion During Election
Even though religion is declining in the U.S., faith still has an important role in the Presidential Election. Studies reveal that the United States population is…
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Pagans Celebrate Coming of Spring with Imbolc Festival
Rituals and Traditions of Pagan Imbolc and Lughnasadh. The ancient Celtics, pagans and including the neopagans of today honor and celebrate the four different seasonal transitions.…
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“Hijabis of New York” Photos Highlight the Successes of Muslim Women
Hijabis of New York creator Abdelhamid wants the world to know there’s more to Muslim women than just a hijab. Rana Abdelhamid, a student and an…