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Canadian Sikhs respond to vandalism with understanding
A south Edmonton Sikh temple found unpleasant phrases spray painted on the temple walls, but leaders have a surprising reaction. Members of the Sri Guru Singh…
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Buddhism
This old religion gets new attention for its hunky monks
A good looking Buddhist monk is helping bring followers back to their religion’s roots. Despite a history thousands of years in the making, Buddhism has been…
Ethics
Anti-Semitism is unfortunately prospering in Europe
Recent surveys show that most British Jews feel anti-Semitism is on the rise. Two surveys were conducted by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, or CAA, online to…
Catholicism
Donna Markham becomes first female leader of Catholic Charities USA
In a surprising turn of events, Adrian Dominican Sister Donna Markham has emerged as the anointed successor to Father Larry Snyder as head of Catholic Charities…
Christianity
Tennessee mother outraged by school bus brake light that looks like a pentagram
A parent in Tennessee is insisting a school’s bus lights resemble a Pentagram. “Anyone who fears a God, if not God and Jesus Christ, should be…
Christianity
Are tourists visiting the wrong side of the Jordan for Jesus’ baptism?
As tourists flock to the Jordan River to celebrate Jesus’ baptism, new findings might prove that He was actually born on the other side, the Jordan…
Bahá'í Faith
Man in Yemen accused of attempting to convert others to Baha’i Faith
A man that has been living in Yemen has been tortured and interrogated for being accused of attempting to convert locals to his Baha’i faith. According…
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Shinto believers take an ice-cold dip to purify their souls for the new year
About 100 male and female Shinto believers marked the 60th annual Shinto Cold-endurance purification festival by bathing in an ice-cold pool of water in the Chou…
Atheism
Egypt sentences atheist college student to three years in prison
An Egyptian college student was sentenced to three years in prison for expressing his atheist beliefs after insulting Islam on his Facebook page. Although the Constitution…
Islam
The Controversy Surrounding Duke University’s Muslim Call to Prayer
Duke cancels its Muslim call to prayer after online backlash and threats, but the university ended up hosting it anyway. January 16 was slated to be…
Catholicism
Pope Francis says there is no need to breed “like rabbits”
Pope Francis tells Catholics that, while the Church’s opinions on contraception haven’t changed, families should be responsible and not breed “like rabbits.” Pope Francis’ recent trip…
Atheism
‘VICE’ Has a Grim Prediction for Religion in 2015
A recent article from VICE analyzes the potentially dark future for religion. After a tumultuous 2014, what will 2015 bring for the world’s religions? A recent…