Aaron Rodgers Calls Out Anti-Muslim Hate After Packers-Lions Game
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers called a fan's shouted comment during a moment of silence part of a "prejudicial ideology."
Mormon Mass Resignation Highlights Harsh Struggle Members Face When Leaving LDS Church
A new policy on gay couples and their children has prompted many Mormons to cut ties with their church, but the process is not always simple.
Who Is Susan Carland? Hate Tweets Prompt Muslim Woman To Donate $1 To Unicef For Each Nasty Missive
Susan Carland, one half of Australia's "Muslim power couple," has raised more than $1,000 for charity thanks to Twitter trolls.
Meet The Hijabi Fashionistas Of Instagram: Chic Muslim Women Share Their Modest Style On Social Media
The photo-sharing site has become fertile ground for Muslim women who fuse modesty with style.
Pope Francis Says Catholic Church Must Change With The Times, Shun Greed
The pontiff addressed Italian bishops at a conference Tuesday, calling on the church and its officials to adopt humility and shun greed.
Diwali 2015: What Is The Indian Festival Of Lights And How Is It Celebrated?
The annual Indian holiday is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists and celebrates the triumph of light over darkness.
Teaching Islam In Public Schools: Why Fear Of Religious Education Underscores The Need For It
Many parents object to students learning about Islam in public school. But experts say there's a difference between teaching and preaching.
Bernie Sanders Relates Anti-Muslim Sentiment To His Jewish Background In NPR Interview
“We have to do everything we can to end this kind of horrific racism or anti-Semitism,” the presidential candidate told NPR in an interview.
Does Religion Make People Selfish? Secular Kids Are More Likely To Share, Study Says
Researchers at the University of Chicago found that children from nonreligious households were more altruistic than those who came from faith-based homes.
Reform Jewish Movement Passes Transgender Rights Resolution
The body representing the largest branch of Judaism in the United States called on its congregations to support transgender rights.
Christianity And LGBT Rights: 70% Of US Catholics Say Gays Should Be Accepted By Society, According To Pew Study
A Pew survey of U.S. religious groups found all Christian communities much more accepting of gays and lesbians, including 70 percent of Catholics.
Day Of The Dead 2015: Santa Muerte Worshippers Prepare Festivities To Celebrate Mexican Folk Saint
Described as the fastest-growing religious movement in the Americas, the cult of Santa Muerte is about seeking safe passage to the afterlife.
Why Ben Carson, A Seventh-Day Adventist, Is Resonating With Evangelical Voters
Many evangelical voters are apparently willing to put denominational differences aside to support a GOP candidate of faith.
Canadian Whale-Watching Vessel Sinks; At Least 5 Dead, Search Called Off
A Canadian cruiser vessel carrying 27 people sank off the coast of British Columbia Sunday.
Remnants Of Hurricane Patricia Send Flash Floods To Houston As Storm Moves To Louisiana
Storm rains dumped nine inches of water in parts of Texas over the weekend before moving east to Louisiana.
Egypt To Scan Pyramids For Secrets Of The Ancient Structures
Scientists will employ cosmic-ray technology to discover what's inside Egypt's ancient pyramids.
Pope Closes Historic Synod With Call For Mercy As Divorced Catholics Gain Entrance Back Into Church
The three-week synod meeting of Roman Catholic bishops, which approved readmittance of divorced members to the church, ended with a mass led by Pope Francis Sunday.
Catholic Synod 2015 Illuminates Fierce Tensions Between Church Conservatives And Pope Francis
Despite Pope Francis' popularity, the Synod of Bishops has illustrated discord in the Roman Catholic Church on the issues of marriage, divorce and homosexuality.
Is Bernie Sanders Jewish? Candidate Invokes ‘Spirituality’ When Asked About God On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
The senator from Vermont was a guest on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Wednesday night, where he waxed philosophical about religion.
Mormon Church's Criticism Of Kim Davis Signals Shift In Approach To 'Culture Wars'
The Mormon church has long fought against the advancement of gay rights but signaled a more conciliatory tone Tuesday.
Israeli Hummus Restaurant Offers Discount To Jews And Arabs Who Dine Together
A restaurant in Israel hopes to bring warring Jews and Arabs together with an offer they can't refuse: a discount on hummus.
Republicans Gather At Texas Megachurch To Shore Up Evangelical Support For 2016 Election
Religious liberty was among the big issues on the table at a faith forum, which was attended by six GOP presidential candidates.
India Gets Its First Transgender Hindu Idol At This Year’s Durga Worship Festival
A Hindu festival in Kolkata, India, will make history this year with an idol that represents the transgender community.
Parliament Of The World’s Religions 2015: Interfaith Gathering In Salt Lake City Embraces Mormon, Atheist And Aboriginal Voices
Evolving with the times, a 122-year-old interfaith event now embraces religions that have traditionally been excluded.
Bill Banning ‘Religious Doctrine’ In Tennessee Public Schools Called Islamophobic By Muslim Civil Rights Group
The proposal comes after some middle school parents complained that Islam was improperly taught in social studies courses.
Pope Francis US Visit Boosts Positive Views Of Catholic Church, Especially Among Liberals And Democrats
A Pew Research survey finds that Pope Francis' trip to the U.S. has generated positive feelings for the Catholic Church.
Oklahoma Ten Commandments Monument Removal Celebrated By Secularism Activists
Secularism activists say the removal was an important move in the culture wars.
'Global Rally For Humanity': Planned Anti-Islam Protests Spark Calls For Extra Mosque Security By Muslim Civil Rights Group
With 20 anti-Islam rallies planned for Friday and Saturday, community leaders are meeting with law enforcement to encourage vigilance.
What And When Is The Catholic Synod? Key Facts About The 3-Week Meeting Of Bishops In Rome
The three-week meeting of bishops will focus on church teachings about family in the context of contemporary life.
Pope Francis Met With An Openly Gay Couple The Day Before His Visit With Kim Davis
During a private meeting in Washington, Yayo Grassi, a gay former student of the pope's, brought along his partner of 19 years.