October 14, 2015

October 14, 2015 By

The speaker lineup for the 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions is one for the record books. And rightfully so – the Parliament speaker schedule includes religious leaders, Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and interfaith activists that will touch on issues including climate change, income inequity and violence. Chief Arvol Lookinghorse, the spiritual leader for all three branches of the Sioux tribe, is among the many religious luminaries we can’t wait to see. Chief Lookinghorse is the 19thgeneration Keeper of the Sacred... Read more

October 14, 2015

October 14, 2015 By

34,00 Sign Petition Calling For Resignation Of Archbishop Who Reportedly Invited Kim Davis To Meet Pope Pope Francis may have left America nearly two weeks ago, but the concerns regarding his quick and controversial meeting with Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis is still swirling in the media. Recently the attention has turned to Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano who is allegedly the person who arranged the meeting. A petition by Christian social justice group Faithful America with more than 34,000 signatures is calling... Read more

October 13, 2015

October 13, 2015 By

Religious history is being made as the Parliament of the World’s Religion readies the Inaugural Women’s Assembly and Program Initiative. The historical event will take place as part of the Parliament and women in attendance are welcome. The Women’s Assembly will provide an until-now unprecedented opportunity for women in faith to discuss two vital topics: the responsibility of the world’s religions to affirm women’s human rights and religious inspiration for women’s empowerment. During the assembly, women will be able to meet... Read more

October 8, 2015

October 8, 2015 By

As the Parliament of the World’s Religions (POWR) nears its kickoff date, the world’s religious leaders and followers prepare for a historic meeting of the minds and faiths. This year’s Parliament will be one for the history books: the conference will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah for the first time ever. Now more than 120 years after the first meeting, we take a look back at the revolutionary history of POWR and how its grown to be the leading... Read more

October 7, 2015

October 7, 2015 By

A Look at Presidential Hopeful Ben Carson and his Adventist Faith Republican candidate and presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson has long-since been a political figure. Aside from his career as a politician, Carson has worn many hats – one of which is a retired and largely successful Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon. While all of Carson’s many accomplishments are tremendous and noteworthy, his moral foundation and Christian faith have been of recent buzz. Carson is a Seventh-day Adventist, a Christian denomination that shares many... Read more

October 5, 2015

October 5, 2015 By

What We Can Do After Praying For Victims of Another Mass Shooting In the wake of America’s most recent school shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, many have called for more than just prayer to address the rampant increase of gun violence in the nation. The UCC shooter targeted Christians during his deadly tirade, leaving many followers of Christ heartbroken, uneasy and in prayer. President Obama addressed the shooting and made headlines stating, “our prayers are not enough”. Huffington Post contributor... Read more

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2015 By

The ancient Roman Empire often conjures an image on the strength and power, wielded by rulers over a vast population. While accurate in certain respects—especially towards the Roman army—we often miss sight of the tremendous diversity and even independence that existed within the empire’s boundaries. Not everyone woke up fearing the heavy-hand of Rome. Ancient cities give us a more intriguing picture. Long before the Romans took over the Mediterranean, cities dotted the landscape from Jerusalem and Athens in the East to Carthage... Read more

September 28, 2015

September 28, 2015 By

Pagans Celebrate Autumnal Equinox With Public Rituals Neo-pagans across the nation celebrated the start of fall with public rituals and a Pagan Pride Day. Event organizers say that Pagan Pride Day drew a crowd of nearly 650 people to Waterfront Park in Louisville, Ky. Read more about neo-pagan autumnal equinox celebrations. Pope Francis from a Jewish Perspective Already the most popular pope to date, Pope Francis has inspired his followers and the world to stand in a more united front. Jonathan Greenblatt, national... Read more

September 24, 2015

September 24, 2015 By

The first day of Eid al-Adha began with somberness after least 717 people were killed and another 863 were injured in a stampede near Mecca, Saudi Arabia Thursday morning. The stampede deaths occurred at an intersection in Mina around 9 a.m. as millions ofMuslims were making their hajj, or pilgrimage, to Mecca. The stampede has been the deadliest hajj-related accident since 1,426 pilgrims died in 1990 during a stampede in a tunnel linking Mecca and Mina. The Saudi civil defense directorate reported the... Read more

September 21, 2015

September 21, 2015 By

Pope Francis’ team takes to social media to inspire his younger followers to stay engaged with the debut of “Popemojis” and hashtags to use for the duration of the pope’s visit to the United States. The Vatican teamed up with Catholic media company Aleteia USA to create a social media campaign for the visit. The campaign has enlisted the help of social media agencies including the digital agency Sports Media Challenge, emoji company Swyft Media and social media data company... Read more

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