Religion serves a very important purpose for humanity. By connecting with a higher power, people can feel a sense of comfort when faced with the many unknown variables of life. While there are hundreds of active religion ...

Category: Freedom of Religion

Iran has a tough and mysterious reputation as an Islamic country with little tolerance for outsiders. However, watching the Zoroastrian population of Iran celebrate Sadeh this week tells a different story. With joyous ga ...

Category: Freedom of Religion

As Pride Month continues to evolve, the participation of various religious groups highlights an important aspect of the celebrations: the intersection of faith and identity.

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The 2024 Super Bowl did not disappoint fans who watched a thrilling game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Usher played the halftime show, celebrating 20 years of his iconic album Confessions. ...

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One of the most prominent Christian communities in the country has been experiencing a serious internal crisis over the past few years. In December of 2023, one-quarter of the United Methodist Church's congregations deci ...

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Whether or not you follow a specific spiritual system, you likely have a general idea of what beliefs the followers of major world religions hold. For example, people of all religious backgrounds tend to know that Muslim ...

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Religion has been a part of humanity for as far back as recorded history goes. Though it can often feel like these belief systems have remained the same since they were first invented centuries ago, nothing could be furt ...

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The United States has long touted itself as a nation where citizens have the right to follow whatever religions they so desire. Though Christianity has always remained the most popular of spiritual belief systems in Amer ...

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Theosophy is a religious movement that often gets overlooked when discussing modern spiritual groups. As with many religions, theosophy aims to help followers understand the machinations of the universe and the ultimate ...

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People driving from Trenton, New Jersey to New York City now have an architectural marvel to behold, one that presents a unique religious perspective the average American may have never encountered before. The BAPS Swami ...

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