Why Do Evangelical Christians Love Donald Trump? Outsider Candidate Fires Up Voters Who Are Tired Of Losing
With the Iowa caucus on Monday, the evangelical vote is a key demographic to the GOP race, and Trump is resonating.
Finding God On Snapchat: Jews, Christians And Muslims Connect With Millennial Believers One Snap At A Time
Religious leaders say the fast-growing messaging app helps them connect with younger believers.
Easter Fixed Date? Catholic And Orthodox Churches Could Celebrate On Same Sunday By 2021
A push to unify when Christians celebrate Easter could be implemented within five to 10 years.
'Hijabis Of New York' Blog Highlights The Diversity Of Muslim Women
Modeled after "Humans of New York," the Hijabis of New York social media project tells the stories of Muslim women around the city.
SOTU Guests: Muslims, Nuns And Kim Davis Underscore Role Of Religion At State Of The Union 2016
Religion and faith featured prominently for lawmakers choosing guests for Tuesday’s State of the Union speech.
How Muslim Parents Discuss Extremism And Anti-Islam Backlash With Their Kids
A Muslim civil rights group wants to provide parents with a way to teach their children about extremism and backlash.
How Many Muslims Live In The United States? Pew Research Center Releases New Figures
Some 3.3 million Muslims currently live in the U.S., representing about 1 percent of the populace, a Pew estimate says.
Donald Trump At Evangelical Liberty University: GOP 2016 Front-Runner To Give January Convocation Address
The GOP presidential candidate is visiting the private evangelical university for the second time.
Amazon Donates Proceeds From Anti-Islam Song To Refugee Charity
After an anti-Muslim track sparked a backlash in Germany, the online retailer agreed to divert profits to charities that aid refugees.
From Pope Francis To The Rise Of ISIS To Gay Marriage, Here’s How Religion And Faith Changed Everything In 2015
From the continued rise of ISIS, the influence of Pope Francis and the legalization of same-sex marriage in all 50 U.S. states, religion matters now more than it ever has.
UK Schools Must Teach That Britain Is A Christian Nation, Says Education Secretary
The new guidelines came after a court ruled that atheism cannot be excluded from school curriculum.
Strange Weather Across The United States Makes For An Unusual Christmas Eve
Temperatures were unseasonably warm in the U.S. Northeast and unseasonably cool in Southern California, while deadly tornadoes wreaked havoc in the South.
Letter Of ‘Radical Love’ For Muslims Signed By 24,000 People, Including Thousands Of Christian Clergy Members
In the wake of increasing backlash against adherents of Islam, members of other faiths are expressing solidarity.
Pope Francis Highlights Simplicity Of Jesus Christ's Birth During Christmas Eve Mass 2015
On Christmas Eve, the pontiff rebuked the excesses of modern society, reminding Roman Catholics to “act soberly.”
Ninth Terror Suspect In Paris Attacks Charged By Belgian Authorities
Because so many of those linked to the Nov. 13 deaths in Paris had ties to Belgium, authorities there have been under pressure to make arrests.
Shooting At North Carolina Mall On Christmas Eve Leaves At Least One Dead: Reports
An off-duty officer fatally shot 18-year-old Daquan Westbrook during a confrontation at a Charlotte shopping center.
Malaysia’s First ‘Islam Compliant’ Airline, Rayani Air, Takes To The Skies, Starting With Muslim Prayer
Rayani Air is a new low-cost carrier that offers travelers an experience steeped in Islamic customs.
Disneyland-Bound British Muslim Family Banned From Flight To US: ‘I Felt Humiliated’
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security prevented a family of 11 from boarding an L.A.-bound flight, but authorities have not said why.
Sultan Of Brunei Bans Muslims From Celebrating Christmas
Celebrating the holiday by Muslims is an offense punishable by up to five years in prison.
Religion Has Been A Source Of Conflict For More Than 2,000 Years, Says Study Of Mexican Anthropological Sites
Anthropologists studied ancient sites in Mexico to discover that religion caused discord among people even back then.
Muslim Organizations Plan Drive To Register One Million Voters, Launch ‘One America’ Outreach Initiative In Response To Anti-Muslim Bias
Three initiatives launched on Monday were the result of a summit looking for ways to address a growing anti-Muslim sentiment in the nation.
Hate Crimes And Backlash Against Muslim-Americans Have Tripled In Wake Of Paris And San Bernardino Attacks
Two separate studies confirm that Muslims in the country have been increasingly subject to harassment and violence.
Watch Ted Cruz’s Parody Christmas Infomercial To Air During Saturday Night Live Broadcast In Iowa
The commercial features Ted Cruz reading "Christmas classics" like "How Obamacare Stole Christmas" to his family.
‘Mein Kampf’ Should Be Taught In Schools To Prevent Extremism, German Teachers Say
Schoolteachers contend Adolf Hitler's highly inflammatory text should be part of a responsible curriculum for German students 16 and older.
‘Donald Trump Is A Jerk,’ Says Jeb Bush At Town Hall Meeting On Saturday
The former Florida governor pushes back hard against the billionaire businessman at a town-hall meeting in New Hampshire Saturday.
Evangelicals Debate Whether Muslims And Christians Worship The Same God, In The Wake Of Wheaton College Controversy
A heated debate at Wheaton College about whether Muslims and Christians worship the same God shows that evangelical Christians in the U.S. aren't a monolith.
Bernie Sanders Visits DC Mosque, Blasts Trump For ‘Bigotry’ Against Muslims
The Democratic presidential hopeful joined interfaith leaders in Washington to decry rhetoric that vilifies those who practice Islam.
Who Is Larycia Hawkins? Wheaton College Professor Suspended After Comparing Christianity And Islam
A political science professor at Wheaton College in Illinois donned a hijab and asserted on Facebook that members of both religions worship the same god.
American Muslims Blast Mike Huckabee After Call For FBI Mosque Surveillance: ‘Don’t Treat Us Like Suspects’
Close scrutiny of Islamic places of worship is not a First Amendment violation, the Republican presidential candidate said Tuesday. But Muslim-Americans disagree.
Winter Solstice 2015: Facts About Pagan Yule Holidays, Wicca Traditions, Ties To Christmas
The shortest day of the year has a long history of celebrations and revelry.