Orthodox Christmas Day
Many Orthodox Christians annually celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 to remember Jesus Christ’s birth, described in the Christian Bible. This date works to the Julian calendar that pre-dates the Gregorian calendar, which is commonly observed.
Religion: why faith is becoming more and more popular
Faith is on the rise and 84% of the global population identifies with a religious group. What does it mean for the future?
The Origins of Buddhism
Buddhism, founded in the late 6th century B.C.E. by Siddhartha Gautama (the "Buddha"), is an important religion in most of the countries of Asia.
Important Lessons from World Religions Everyone Should Know
It doesn't matter if you're an atheist, devout follower of your faith, an agnostic, or anywhere in between—there's wisdom to be learned from the world's religions. Here are some of the most important, universally applicable teachings from sacred texts everyone would benefit from learning.
Who are the Baha'is and why are they so persecuted?
The Baha'is are among the most persecuted religious minorities in the world.
What You Should Know: Workplace Religious Accommodation
Are employers required to accommodate the religious beliefs and practices of applicants and employees?
The Main Differences Between Catholics and Protestants
They worship the same God, but the principles of their faith are different. Five hundred years after the Reformation, there are still painful divisions between Protestants and Catholics.
What Companies Can Do When Work and Religion Conflict
Since 2007, the number of complaints for religious discrimination filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has risen significantly.
Influence Of Religion On Symbolism And Iconography
Religious figures and spiritual authorities themselves form a vast complex of symbols: gods, saviours, redeemers, heroes, the avatars (incarnations) and the Ishvaras (manifestations) of Hinduism, the heroes and gods of epics, the founders, lawgivers, saints, and reformers of the great religions.
At work, be spiritual but definitely not religious!
Employees forming reflection groups on the meaning of work, managers inviting to practice a minute of introspection before the beginning of a meeting, meditation training.
The Diversity of Early Christianity
From the beginning, early Christians struggled to define for themselves the identity of Jesus and the meaning of his message.
10 facts about the Mormon religion
Especially to those outside the faith, the beliefs and practices of the Mormon religion are largely unknown.
8 Things You Need to Know About the Immaculate Conception
Here are 8 things you need to know about the teaching and the way we celebrate it.
Hey America, Religious Muslims Are Model U.S. Citizens
A new survey finds that nearly everything you hear about Muslims on the Republican campaign trail isn’t true.
How Hollywood’s busiest and most visible Muslim actor is increasing Muslim representation in film
Since his Oscar-nominated performance as a drummer who loses his hearing in the 2020 film ‘Sound of Metal,’ actor Riz Ahmed has had a packed agenda with a dizzying array of projects.
6 Things I Wish People Understood About Atheism in America
10 percent of Americans identify as atheists — but there’s a lot that people don’t know about us.
Christian Vs Catholic
What are those many differences between the Catholic’s and Christians?
Do You Know These 7 Differences Between the Bible and Quran?
Both scriptures are considered holy to their people, certainly, but their uses are different, their histories are different, and indeed, their very natures are understood differently.
7 facts about menorahs, the most enduring symbol of the Jewish people
Yeshiva University Professor Steven Fine’s new book illuminates the candelabra’s 3,000-year history — from tabernacle to Titus to today.