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What is the Path to God?

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Angela Schnaubelt

Each religion approaches the divine in a unique way. Here are ten universal paths practiced by devotees to find God and connect with the higher self. more...

Explanation of Idol Worship in Hindu Religion

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Angela Schnaubelt

Christians do not worship the cross, and Americans do not worship a flag. The use of symbols and religious icons in Hinduism isn't idolatry, but a tool to focus the mind. more...

Clergy's Opposition to Jehovah's Witnesses

In: Religious Persecution

By: Fleur Hupston

Jehovah's Witnesses have often been the target of violent mob action and persecution. The case studies are numerous - this article focuses on just three. more...

Is London's KICC Church too Rich?

In: Religious Activism

By: Kimberly Ward

KICC reportedly has £22.9m in assets and made a £4.9m profit in 2008. But is the mega church fleecing the faithful or using the money to reinvest in its community? more...

Homosexuality and the Bible

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Michelle MacNeill

Despite rhetoric within the current socio-political and religious climate, biblical judgments against homosexuality have no literal foundation. more...

End of Days Prophecies

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Vernon Crumrine

Exactly 270 years ago, a great wave of religious revivalism swept the Atlantic seaboard perhaps unwittingly giving birth to today's thriving End Times Industry. more...

Casual Clothing is a New Trend in Worship

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Susan Beam

More and more, religious leaders are seeing worshipers wear casual clothes to formal worship services. more...

Why is There Opposition to Jehovah's Witnesses?

In: Religious Persecution

By: Fleur Hupston

Throughout the history of Jehovah's Witnesses, their beliefs and practices have spurred controversy and opposition all over the world. Why do they face such opposition? more...

The Motivations Of China's Religious Persecution

In: Religious Persecution

By: Todd Rainey

China's government is highly restrictive of some religions. This article examines the often-overlooked motivations lying behind laws unfamiliar to many in the West. more...

Buddhism and Islam in China

In: Religious Persecution

By: Todd Rainey

Although Buddhism and Islam are two very different religions, their roles within China can be compared to one another when examining persecution. more...

China and Restrictions on the Falun Gong

In: Religious Persecution

By: Todd Rainey

This article gives a brief overview of the Falun Gong movement and evaluates China's policy towards the group before finally weighing the implications of such policies. more...

Easter in Romania

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Irina-Raluca Ivan

Although Romania does not have a national religion, Greek-Orthodoxism is widespread (87%), making Orthodox Easter one of the most important holidays. more...

Atheists vs Christians

In: Religious Activism

By: Kimberly Ward

Relations between Christians and Atheists continues to deteriorate as prominent atheists mount high-profile anti-religion campaigns to the chagrin of the Church. more...

The Eastern-Orthodox Palm Sunday and Easter

In: Religious Tolerance (general)

By: Irina-Raluca Ivan

Palm Sunday is a very important holiday for Greek and Russian-Orthodox Christians, being celebrated one week before Easter. more...

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