Religious Tolerance

Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama is asking governments, world leaders, individuals to address global warming and effects of global climate change and to care for the Earth.

Dec 3, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

The Swiss People's Party referendum banning minaret construction underscores European/growing Muslim population division, European fear of radical Islam and terrorism.

Dec 2, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Hanukkah is often equated to Christmas since the holidays happen at the same time of year. Learn about misnomer "Jewish Christmas" and other false ideas about Hanukkah.

Dec 1, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Native Americans can legally use peyote cactus in religious ceremonies. The legality of the use of the mescaline drug peyote by non-Indians, whites varies by state.

Nov 30, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Many traditions have been adopted in the celebration of Christmas. The decoration of a tree is one that goes back centuries.

Nov 30, 2009 - Lynda Osborne

The Aladdin Project works to ease the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by providing historically accurate information about the Holocaust, Jews, and Jewish-Muslim relations.

Nov 28, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

There is a mixed bag of opinions for the Second Coming.The Apocalypses Scriptures give meaning to the contemporary fiction of Rapture and to Nero of Roman history.

Nov 26, 2009 - John A. Marinchek

Bishop Thomas Tobin & Rep. Patrick Kennedy disagree on health care reform that includes abortion provisions. Tobin has asked pro-choice Kennedy to stop taking Communion.

Nov 25, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Abraham's contract with God eventually gives birth to Israel and indirectly to the creation of Christianity and Islam.

Nov 25, 2009 - John A. Marinchek

Some have criticized the Gap for holiday ads that downplay Christmas, are too flippant & politically correct. But the critics' bitterness is the biggest problem & irony.

Nov 24, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

British Humanist Association's ads criticize labeling children according to their parents' religion and spiritual beliefs and seek the end of tax-funded UK faith schools.

Nov 23, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Muhammad gave the Arabs a religion that was more suitable to the needs of the Semitic people. This achievement was done despite the hardship of his task and self-doubt.

Nov 21, 2009 - John A. Marinchek

The issue of the year designations BC, AD vs. BCE, CE in schools is contentious for some Christians who worry about liberalization and secularization of education.

Nov 20, 2009 - 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.

Nov 20, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

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.

Nov 19, 2009 - Reece Manley

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

Nov 19, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

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.

Nov 18, 2009 - John A. Marinchek

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.

Nov 18, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

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

Nov 17, 2009 - Bryan Jackson

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.

Nov 17, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

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.

Nov 14, 2009 - John A. Marinchek

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

Nov 12, 2009 - Jessica Kolifrath

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.

Nov 9, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

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

Nov 9, 2009 - Lynda Osborne

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

Nov 2, 2009 - John Bartels

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

Nov 2, 2009 - Kaitlin Ugolik

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.

Nov 2, 2009 - Sandy McCollum

The Hebrew Scriptures tell of Deborah, the only recorded female judge in the Book of Judges. She demonstrated leadership by helping the Israelites defeat the Canaanites.

Oct 31, 2009 - Bryan Jackson

There is more to Halloween than costumes, masks and pumpkins, although this may not seem the case, given the increasingly commercial appropriation of its celebration.

Oct 27, 2009 - Francesca Aniballi

The annual Multi-faith pilgrimage takes place in London, organised by Westminster Interfaith. Walking and talking together, the pilgrims visit various places of worship.

Oct 11, 2009 - Trevor Lewis

The question of acceptable symbols to denote a person's faith has again emerged in Britain with a Christian who got into trouble for wearing a crucifix necklace.

Sep 21, 2009 - John Reynolds

Hate speech is not new in America. When another fundamentalist pastor preaches hate no one is shocked, but does Christian theology condone praying for others to die?

Sep 10, 2009 - Philip Bacon

Tolerance, caring, and encouragement in finding an individual path to spirituality is the credence of Unitarian Universalism. Healing a hurting world is their mantra.

Aug 25, 2009 - Allene Reynolds

Witches do not worship the devil, use eye of newt, or brew potions. Many Wiccans argue that the stereotype of the evil old hag who eats children is a form of persecution.

Jul 30, 2009 - Angela Schnaubelt

Was the King of Pop's spirituality, religious exploration and humanitarian efforts enough to save his soul, or is he hell-bound for not being a Christian?

Jul 30, 2009 - Kimberly Ward

An exploration of the concept of interconnectedness and how it can transform our personal, social, political and scientific awareness.

Jul 19, 2009 - Katie Rose

Despite the fallout from the Great Disappointment, a small group of William Miller's followers applied some of his key ideas in founding the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Jul 8, 2009 - Jim Whitton

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.

Jun 24, 2009 - 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.

Jun 22, 2009 - Angela Schnaubelt

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.

Jun 14, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

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?

Jun 12, 2009 - Kimberly Ward

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

Jun 7, 2009 - Michelle MacNeill

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.

May 29, 2009 - Vernon Crumrine

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

May 9, 2009 - Susan Beam

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?

May 8, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

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.

Apr 28, 2009 - Todd Rainey

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

Apr 28, 2009 - 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.

Apr 28, 2009 - Todd Rainey

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

Apr 18, 2009 - Irina-Raluca Ivan

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

Apr 13, 2009 - Kimberly Ward