Religion News
Bill to choose college group leader based on religion fails
A controversial piece of legislation, which would allow groups to pick their religious group leader based on religion in college, has failed. A House committee split…
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Anglicanism
Religious Leaders alarmed as BBC’s axes Head of Religion post
British Anglican bishop, alongside other Muslim, Christian and Jewish leaders react as BBC moves to scrap Head of Religion post. BBC’s unprecedented decision to scrap the…
Atheism
Current European leaders are leaning towards atheism
Alexis Tsipras was sworn in as Greece’s first openly atheist leader and is one of many European leaders who don’t believe in God, including those from…
Christianity
Navy Appoints the First Atheist Lay Leader
Chief Petty Officer Martin Healey is the first Atheist lay leader. In a great leap forward for diversity of belief, commanders on the USS Makin Island…
Christianity
Christian Seminaries Receive $1.5 Million in Science Grants
Grants awarded by American Association for the Advancement of Science will provide seminaries with better knowledge on science. If you had a question about science, who…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Praises China’s President Xi Jinping, Condemns ISIS
The Dalai Lama was busy the past week representing Tibet, complimenting Chinese President Xi Jinping on recognizing Buddhism, and calling for world peace. India and China…
Atheism
Is 2014 a Bad Year for Atheists?
Though a little less than 4 months remain in 2014 I suspect New Year’s Eve celebrations can’t arrive soon enough for atheists in the United States.…
Buddhism
Religious Leaders Join Ferguson Protests Against Police
Around the world, religious leaders show their support for Ferguson protests police in riot after a police officer shot and killed unarmed black man. What began as a…
Christianity
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s Victory Celebrated by Egypt’s Religious Minorities
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s presidency is a positive sign for religious minorities in Egypt. After many months of preparation and speculation, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won his bid…
Agnosticism
Can the Non-Religious Seek Religious Experiences?
Many Canadians claim no religious affiliation and consider themselves non-religious. However, many of these people still hold religious or spiritual beliefs. It is not unusual in…
Christianity
PA Methodist Pastor Leaves Position After Performing Same-Sex Marriage for Son, Becoming Gay Rights Advocate
A United Methodist pastor from Pennsylvania who presided over his son’s marriage to another man was stripped of his authority for thirty days this week and…
Religion News
Suzan Johnson Cook Set to Resign From International Religious Freedom Ambassador-At-Large Position
Ambassador Cook gave the keynote address earlier this year at the Annual Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon Suzan Johnson Cook is set to announce her retirement…