The Gifts of Jainism

The Gifts of Jainism

Buddha was not the only holy man teaching in India around the 5th century B.C.E. At the same time, one called Mahavira was also

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As Religious Tensions Rise, Anti-Christian Persecution Spikes in India

In another indication of a worsening climate for religious minorities in India under a Hindu nationalist government, a number of Protestants, including two American

Sacred Forest Mawphlang

Collaborative Efforts of Indigenous and Christian Communities Promote Conservation of Sacred Forests in India

In the heart of one of India’s ancient and most highly esteemed “sacred” forests, individuals from indigenous communities have joined forces with Christians to

Ram Navami

When the Flame Ignites: Islamophobia comes to India

Ram Navami is an Indian festival held yearly in honor of the birth of Lord Ram. It is an anticipated celebration rich in tradition,

Religious Garments Ban Sparks College Protests in India

Colleges in Karnataka, India, have started banning the use of any religious garment not explicitly called for in their dress code. This prevents Muslim

New Study Reveals Religious Oppression Around The World

Religious News From Around the Web November 16, 2020

Pope Vows to “Uproot Evil” of Clerical Sexual Abuse, Ten Million Hindus Could Meet During Pandemic,Government Restrictions on Religion at All-Time High, Justice Alioto

WRN News from Around the Web: Shinto Emperor, Mormons Leave Mexico, Pakistan-India Cooperation, Religious Statues Beheaded, IM God, Catholic Anti-Abuse Hotline, Military Chaplains

Japanese Emperor Performs Shinto Ceremony Amid Controversy Japanese Emperor Naruhito performed the Daijosai, an ancient Shinto ceremony said to transform the emperor by joining

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

UCF Reports 158 Cases of Violence Against Christians in the First Half of 2019 in India

UCF Reports 158 Cases of Violence Against Christians in the First Half of 2019 in India

There are 26 acts of violence against Christians per month. 2019 has been a rough year for Christians in India. The United Christian Forum

'Triple Talaq' Islamic Instant Divorce Outlawed in India

‘Triple Talaq’ Islamic Instant Divorce Outlawed in India

Men were divorcing their wives through WhatsApp A bill was passed by India's parliament, which makes the Islamic instant divorce "triple talaq" illegal in