In the past, universities have been allowed to use the religious Studies major to add a religious studies section to the curriculum.Now, however, the Trump administration is proposing to cut that major’s funding.According to a new analysis by the American Council on Religion, which is part of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the proposed cut […]

It’s one of those things that makes people say “holy shit”.The holy shit is always appreciated, especially when it comes to a big religious event.Here are some helpful pointers to get you started. What does it mean? It means thank you for making the holiday more than just a celebration of the season.It means giving something back. You’re […]

By Emily BittnerJanuary 11, 2018|Posted by Emily BitchnerI’ve always loved Christmas decorations.I mean, who doesn’t?I can’t wait to show them off this year!I love how I can decorate the outside of my home with colorful, handmade gifts.I love the thought of decorating the inside of my house with beautiful handmade presents.And it is easy to […]

NEW YORK (AP) An 18-year-old girl who killed herself on a bus ride from her suburban New York home to her parents’ home in Massachusetts last week says she wanted to “tell her mommy” she was sorry.Kristi McBride, who was a senior at Westmont High School in New York City, was found dead by the […]

The Ficus Religiosa is a species of large-bodied tree native to Central and South America, the southernmost continent in the world, and one of the only living relatives of the redwoods.In many ways, they are an evolutionary outgrowth of the long-dead trees that inhabited the Americas.Ficus tree and shrub.(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives)The genus, which was […]

A teenager from Alabama is telling MTV News that she is now a devout Muslim and wants to marry a “Muslim.”Jana Winter told the network that she’s still adjusting to life as a Muslim and says she is “deeply sorry” for the way she was treated during the election.She says she doesn’t think she’s ever […]

The religious freedom act (RFRA) has a long and illustrious history in the United States.It was signed into law by President Dwight Eisenhower on January 6, 1957.It is named after the American founder of the American Civil Liberties Union, William Lloyd Garrison.The legislation gave sweeping protections to individuals and organizations who believe they face discrimination […]

As we head into the new year, many of us will want to thank God for the birthday cards we’ve received from various card companies.However, a new study by a team of researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) finds that there are many more religious birthday wish cards than we know. According to the […]

When your family members aren’t around, how do you watch religious Christmas movies?Here are a few ideas: watch religious TV shows (most of the time)