Covering the world of religion — every faith, every voice
Agnosticism
Neil deGrasse Tyson, an American astrophysicist, science communicator, and director of the Hayden Planetarium, made the headlines recently after stating in an interview that the enlightened…
Ethics
A popular argument employed by atheists (and other like minded people) against people who subscribe to a religion is that religion has split mankind into factions…
Atheism
Governments around the world are increasingly invoking blasphemy laws, with Pakistan by far the country that jails the most citizens for allegedly attacking religion, a US…
Catholicism
As he starts his second papal year, Pope Francis has a full schedule that contains many highlights and important events for the Catholic Church.
Agnosticism
More and more American youngsters are turning away from the religious faith they were born into. While some refuse to attribute the trend to any particular…
Atheism
Pastor Seth Pickens of Zion Hill Baptist Church, located in the southern part of Los Angeles, has come under fire after performing a union ceremony for…
Catholicism
In a recent interview with Corriere della Sera, an Italian magazine, Pope Francis has indicated that one day the Catholic Church could support civil unions. The interview –…
Catholicism
He has been called “Pope of the poor” and has an image of being a superhero who has “taken control of the Vatican, cleaning house and…
Christianity
With Ash Wednesday upon us, there are a vast number of Christians all over the world attempting to take up the challenge of sacrificing something that…
Christianity
Four years ago I set out with my colleague Susan Palmer to collect data on government raids targeting new or nontraditional religious movements (NRMs). After the…
Christianity
Christian leaders, including Rick Warren, have announced plans to rent out every screen in a number of multiscreen theaters in the States.
Entertainment
Having a wedding is a relatively straightforward affair. Not so for couple Louisa Hodkin and Alessandro Calcioli. For them, getting married in their chosen place of…