Religious News From Around the Web August 31, 2020

Politics, Religion Confers Immunity from Moral Stupidity, Black Lives Matter Opposed, Xi Ramps Up “Sinicization” of Tibet, In-Person Worship Safe With Precautions, World's largest

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Religious News from Around the Web March 9, 2020

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Book Review — Wake Up To What Matters: A Guide to Tibetan Buddhism for the Next Generation by Avikrita Vajra Sakya

A 25-year-old with thousands of students around the world, Avikrita Vajra Sakya is one of the highest-ranked lamas in Tibetan Buddhism. Born in the

Politics, Religion and the Principled Life

“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch,” said Benjamin Franklin. Democracies had failed in the past, blown

The Missionary Who Became a Superhero By Randolph Dobbs

There must be some kind of missionary muscle some people develop during the course of their religious service. Nayyereh Aminian would become a virtual

China/Vatican Agreement May Signal Lessening of Religious Tension

The first Catholic Bishop to be consecrated in China since an agreement between China and the Holy See occurred recently in Inner Mongolia.[/tweetit] According

Ladakh Becomes First Buddhist-majority Union Territory in India

Ladakh Becomes First Buddhist-Majority Union Territory in India

For decades Buddhist leaders have campaigned for separation Over the course of two days, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) divided Jammu and Kashmir into two

What Do Americans Know About World Religions?

What Do Americans Know About World Religions?

Americans aren't very knowledgeable about religion There aren't many American adults who can answer factual answers correctly about Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism. Most Americans

Is There Sin in Buddhism?

Is There Sin in Buddhism?

When it comes to Buddhists, they do not believe in sinning.[/tweetit] Instead, they regard sin as actions that are either unwholesome or unskillful. Therefore,

Sacred Reich Rocks Buddhism

Sacred Reich Rocks Buddhism

New Sacred Reich album "Awakening" is Buddhism-infused heavy metal Infamous metal band Sacred Reich is surprising fans with the release of its first album