Opinion
Is Spirituality the Fountain of Youth? by T. Riggs Eckelberry
What is it about spirituality that makes people look younger? Ten years ago, I stepped out of an elevator at the Scientology church where I was…
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Christianity
Florida Bill Requires High Schools to Offer Bible and Religion Courses
If passed, the bill will take effect on July 1, 2019. Kimberly Daniels, the elected Democratic Representative from Jacksonville, has sponsored bill HB195 to require Florida…
Buddhism
Christian Advocacy Group Petitions Meditation in Public Schools
The ACLJ has claimed “mindfulness” is against the Christian religion. The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), an advocacy group batting for Christian beliefs, has…
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Aaradhya’s India: The Whole World Is Our Family
A 7-year-old girl shares her pride in her home country, India, in a video posted to Facebook. Scientologist Wayne Hanson, a regular contributor to the STAND…
Religion News
Study Shows Religious Upbringing Results in Better Health and Well-Being
Children with religious education have fewer chances of engaging in substance abuse An American Journal of Epidemiology study shows children with a religious upbringing tend to…
Christianity
Why Franklin Graham Prays For Oregon Governor Kate Brown
Graham requested prayers to convert Kate Brown. Evangelist Franklin Graham recently held a rally in Oregon where he asked the people gathered to take some time…
Buddhism
How Meditation Helped Thai Boys Stuck in Cave
Meditation is Not Just For Religious Worship After more than two weeks, the youth soccer team, the Boars, consisting of twelve teen Thai boys and their…
Christianity
Despite Fears, Christians Should be Practicing Meditation
Meditation is an important tool for religious reflection Meditation has gotten a bad reputation in certain Christian circles. The belief is that meditation is too tied…
Religion News
Huge Sikh “Meditation Celebration” Festival and Parade in NYC
Sikh ‘Meditation Celebration’ was held in NYC April 28. Thousands of Sikhs gathered during the afternoon of April 28 for what is officially known as “meditation…
Catholicism
Why Was Katy Perry At A Vatican Conference?
Katy Perry participated in a conference sponsored by Pontifical Culture and CURA. The Vatican was the venue for an expensive conference where Katy Perry, the controversial…
Religion News
Meditation is Common in Many Religions
Meditation is independent of any religious practice Unlike popular perception, meditation is not the principal characteristic of Eastern religions alone.[/tweetit] It is a secular activity and…
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What is Meditation? The Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda
An Introduction to the Kriya Yoga Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda Thousands of people from around the world will gather at the Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation August…