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Struggles of LDS Church & Gay Rights Supporters

In: Religious Persecution

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

The LDS church is entrenched in the gay rights arena. Mormon leaders are outspoken critics of same-sex marriage but also supporters of some basic rights for homosexuals. more...

Progressive Christian Churches Offer Acceptance

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Reece Manley

More people are flocking to the pews of United Church of Christ and other denominations with more progressive Christian thinking about God's love and acceptance. more...

Karen Armstrong Mission, Charter for Compassion

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

The Charter for Compassion, a global spiritual initiative conceived of by Karen Armstrong, embodies the wisdom and hope of religious and secular individuals worldwide. more...

The Moses of the Old Testament was No Angel

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: John A. Marinchek

Moses, a man of contradictions, led the Israelites through the desert to the Promised Land. During his journey, he became a lawgiver, killer, and a revered leader. more...

Drug Ayahuasca, Church of Santo Daime Sacrament

In: Religious Freedom

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Ayahuasca brew, containing dimethyltryptamine (DMT), is the sacrament of Santo Daime Church. The hallucinogen's use is a legal and freedom of religion issue worldwide. more...

Peacemaker LeDayne McLeese Polaski

In: Religious Activism

By: Bryan Jackson

One half of LeDayne Polaski is a warrior, battling for justice and running marathons. The other half is something else indeed. more...

Speaking of Faith Program, NPR, Krista Tippett

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

The neutral Speaking of Faith radio program, which airs on NPR and is hosted by Krista Tippett, features interviews with great religious, spiritual, and ethical thinkers. more...

Where Jesus and Buddha Spiritual Twins?

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: John A. Marinchek

Marcus Borg in his book, Jesus and Buddha, The Parallel Sayings, demonstrates how the lives, deeds and teachings of Jesus and Buddha are incredibly similar. more...

The Internet Sacred Texts Archive

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Jessica Kolifrath

The Internet Sacred Texts Archive offers it's visitors a chance to view ancient, rare, and holy texts from across the world, all without leaving their home. more...

Were Fort Hood Killings Religiously Motivated?

In: Religious Persecution

By: Aimee Larsen Stoddard

The motivation for Major Nidal Malik Hasan's killing spree at Fort Hood remains unclear, but his Islamic faith and his experiences as a Muslim may have been factors. more...

New Year Celebrations Around the World

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Lynda Osborne

New Year, although it falls on January 1st for followers of the Gregorian calander, this is not the case across the world. more...

The Role Of Myth As Truth

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: John Bartels

The popular meaning of myth is a falsehood. Myth also has an allegorical function that teaches truth. Examples are Aesop's fables and the two Genesis creation myths more...

Scientology – Religion Or Cult?

In: Religious Leaders in the News

By: Kaitlin Ugolik

France has a government unit dedicated to cult-fighting that has fined the Church of Scientology for demanding exorbitant fees from its members. more...

What Will Happen After the Rapture?

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Sandy McCollum

In the end times will those left behind still be able to live a normal life? See these companies for pre-tribulation sign up for services, if available. more...

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