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Old Yet Powerful – Taoism
Rooted deeply in the Chinese customs and worldview, Taoism is an ancient tradition of religious beliefs and philosophies that emphasize living in harmony with the Tao.…
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Japanese Festival Returns to St. Louis
The Labor Day weekend gives residents of St. Louis and many other Americans the chance to experience not only the arts, music and culture of Japan…
Christianity
Rejection of Popular Hymn Stirs Debate
There has long been a schism in belief of God’s nature. In the Old Testament, God is quick to anger and outright vengeful. In the New…
Issues
Federal Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of Wiccan Prisoner Lawsuit
California prisons, like many across the United States offer their prisoners solace in the form of weekly meetings or prayer services to serve Catholic, Jewish, Protestant,…
Jainism
Jainism being endorsed in South Florida with the help of a Jain couple
It was in 2009 when a small Jain community in south Florida constructed a temple where they could gather with their families and practice one of…
Buddhism
Extremism in Burma
Buddhism has always been considered as a peaceful religion and philosophical way of life. In recent times there has been a disturbing trend, particularly in Asia.…
Features
Religious Allusions in Movies: Are we overanalyzing?
It seems that the trend these days is to find religious allusions in movies. Even with the decline of religion among Americans, we continue to see…
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Michigan Sikhs honor lives lost in last year’s attack
Only a year ago, 6 people were killed in Wisconsin while worshiping in a hate attack. Members of a Michigan Sikh community were out in full…
Christianity
Methodist Camp Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Carey’s United Methodist Camp is excited to honor its 125th year of summer meetings, a huge milestone in an era where quality religious camps are few…
Baptist
Southern Baptist Group ‘Plants’ Church in Brooklyn
North Metro Church, a Southern Baptist group, has found the neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York to be perfect soil for ‘planting’ a church of the Lord.…
Christianity
Eastern Orthodox Leaders Defend Christian Brothers and Plead for Peace Prayer for Syria
Heads and representatives of the Eastern Orthodox religion have issued a statement in the defense of their “Christian brothers” throughout the world who are persecuted for…
Christianity
Orthodox Christian Parish Celebrates Annual Feast Day
July 29, 2013 saw celebration of the annual feast day, which celebrates a church’s patron saint, occurring in Orange, New Jersey. This is a major event…