Fighting Extremism With Knowledge: Learning The Lessons Of Muhammad
Source: NPR The religion of Islam was founded by Muhammad, the 7th century prophet whom Muslims call “the messenger of God.” They don’t consider him divine, but they follow his […]
New National Geographic Series: Story of God by Morgan Freeman
Source: ET Oscar winner Morgan Freeman is embarking on a religious exploration into the concept and history of God, and he’s inviting viewers to join him on the fascinating and […]
The Racialization of Religion Began Long Before Today’s Islamophobia
Source: Huffington Post One of the most prevalent talking points in the 2016 election cycle is the role of religion, and the in-grouping and outgrouping that political figures are using to describe America. While Donald Trump’s comments about banning Muslims from entering the country have drawn the most criticism, the […]
Catholic Georgetown University’s Elects First-Ever Muslim Student as President
For the first time ever, a Muslim student has been elected by the Georgetown University student body to serve as the Jesuit school’s student association president. As reported by The […]
Missouri senate passes controversial religion bill after 39-hour filibuster
Source: The Guardian Democrats assailed the amendment as hate masquerading as religious tolerance. Republicans took turns donning a “Beetlejuice”-style jacket on the senate floor. And both sides were invited to […]
How To Create A Sacred Space In Your Home
Huff Post: by Carol Kuruvilla — Make room for wonder, no matter what your beliefs are. Even if you can only stop by it for 10 seconds every day, having a space for quiet reflection in your home is a reminder to check in with yourself. Whether you’re religious, non-religious, or […]
Calgarians invited to visit Baitun Nur Mosque on Sunday
Calgarians will have a chance to visit a mosque on Sunday. It’s part of a nationwide campaign for Canadians to learn and experience “the true and peaceful teachings of Islam” […]
How can scientists believe evolution is compatible with religion?
Source: The Conversation Evolution and religion may not be at war after all. True, the two may sometimes seem like incompatible, competing worldviews: evolutionary science is regularly rejected by prominent […]
India denies visas to US religious freedom body
Source: The Guardian India has denied visas for a delegation from the US government agency charged with monitoring international religious freedom. The delegation from the US Commission on International Religious […]
‘Spotlight’ just won an Oscar. So why am I so worried about the future of religion journalism?
Source: The Washington Post By Bob Smietana A veteran religion writer based in Nashville and the immediate past president of the Religion Newswriters Association. Last night I sat on the […]
Women relatively rare in top positions of religious leadership
Source: Pew Research Center While many large religious organizations in the United States allow women to be ordained – and to hold leadership positions within the organization – few women have actually served at the very top. We looked at nine major religious organizations in the U.S. that both ordain […]
Tolerance is Islam’s cardinal principle
Source: Arab News Tolerance in Islam, is not a mere fairytale phrase, but Muslims live it in reality. Islam urges us to be tolerant and forgive others. This is indicated […]
Church may canonize Shahbaz Bhatti
Source: Aleteia By John Burger Church Begins Gathering Evidence for Possible Canonization of Pakistani “Martyr” Shahbaz Bhatti fought “blasphemy laws,” defended Asia Bibi It has been five years since a […]
R.I.P. religious right, and other Super Tuesday takeaways
Source: CNN (CNN)Was it a coming-out party for atheists or a funeral dirge for the religious right? In an election year full of questions, Super Tuesday raised a few more, as voters in 12 states went to the polls and the GOP’s Donald Trump and Democrats’ Hillary Clinton emerged as […]
Sikh Soldier Sues Defense Dept., Citing Religious Discrimination
Source: The New York Times A combat soldier who is Sikh sued the Defense Department on Monday, saying his beard and turban had made him the subject of religious discrimination […]
Meet the ‘Nones,’ the Democratic Party’s biggest faith constituency
Source: The Washington Post Joe Stone is part of an enormous but invisible voting constituency. A “troubled atheist,” the retired Virginia accountant calls himself spiritual, celebrates Christmas and defines religious […]
Labeling Myself ‘Muslim’ For What It Really Matters
Source: Huffington Post By Falak Zaffer Ghatala Writer, Community Leader, and Do-gooder. Wars, killing, genocide in the name of religion have never really been in our control, i.e. you and me, everyday individuals, who live our life in simple ways believing in love and respect for all, but what about things […]
Islam: Waiting for a reformation?
Source: RT By Sam Gerrans For a Christian in the West, his religion is a matter of personal choice; it is a bolt-on to whatever he wishes to do the […]
Coalition of 400 companies fight Georgia’s proposed ‘religious liberty’ bill
Source: The Guardian A coalition of more than 400 companies is openly opposing a Georgia “religious liberty” bill that is rapidly heading toward passage, with at least one major company […]
Trump Reveals the End of the Religious Right’s Preeminence
Source: The Atlantic Many headlines trumpeting Donald Trump’s victory in the Nevada Republican caucuses credit voters’ anger with the federal government. But the real lesson of Trump’s rise is not […]