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Mayor Bill de Blasio Rises Through Doubt as Face of Religion
As the mayor of a known secular city, Bill de Blasio emerges as something unexpected; a champion of religion who has helped develop the cause of…
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Why are American Atheist Convention Billboards being censored? The Controversy Explained
Image courtesy of American Atheists. American Atheists are up in arms that their promotional billboard has been subject to censorship in America’s heartland. American Atheists makes…
Catholicism
Supreme Court of Canada Sides with Jesuit School About Religion in Schools
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled to exempt Loyola High School from a law in Quebec regarding the teaching of religion in schools. By a 4-3…
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How L. Ron Hubbard’s Phoenix, AZ Home Received a Historic Designation
After scrupulous restoration, the Arizona home now stands exactly like it was when he lived in it from 1952-1954. It has been recognized by the National…
Christianity
Justin Welby: Make Religion More Interesting so Youth do not Turn to Extremism
Reverend Justin Welby urges faith leaders to find a way to offer young people a “purpose in life” that can provide an alternative to extremism, which…
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Diwali Festival of Lights is October 30
Diwali represents joy, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. Known as Diwali or Deepavali, this celebration is the largest Hindu festival in the world.…
Bahá'í Faith
Baha’is Celebrate the New Year with Naw-Ruz
Dancers in traditional Persian costumes celebrate Nowruz (Iranian New Year) in Paris, France. Elena Dijour / Shutterstock.com Baha’is celebrate the New Year on the vernal equinox…
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Reform Judaism CCAR Announces First Openly Gay Rabbi as President
The Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) has appointed its first ever openly lesbian (LGBT) president. The Central Conference of American Rabbis is the highest religious…
Agnosticism
Fantasy Author Terry Pratchett and his Religious Beliefs
Terry Pratchett was the author of the Discworld fantasy series. He passed away this month at 66-years-old, after fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Pratchett’s parents were David and…
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How sectarian violence within Islam hurts the youth
Three young muslim teenagers playing “war games” on the streets in the muslim quarter of the old city of Jerusalem. Robert Hoetink / Shutterstock.com Muslim leaders…
Atheism
The Horrible Past Atheists Seek To Avoid
Modern atheism is broadly defined as the absence of belief in a deity or religious group. Some atheists do not see any links between themselves and…
Atheism
Religion and Television: A Match Made in Heaven
Television portrays more religion with hit shows House of Cards & The Americans exploring religious themes and CW’s “The Messengers” featuring angels. On April 10, 2015,…