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No, Seriously, How Many Muslims Are in America?

New figures from the Pew Research Center indicate the proportion of Muslims living in the United States. An estimate made by Pew Research Center on the population of Muslims living in America comes to...

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Imam invites Trump to America’s Oldest Mosque

Mother Mosque of America -Cedar Rapids, Iowa Trump invited to discuss his plans and philosophy at Mother Mosque of America. Donald Trump was invited by Taha Tawil to, the Imam of Mother Mosque of...

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51% of Americans Do Not Want an Atheist President

New Pew Research Center Survey on Faith and the 2016 Presidential Campaign GOP Candidates Seen As Religious – Except for Trump WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 27, 2016) – While the conventional wisdom in...

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Is the Muslim Culture Being Embraced in Europe? [Interview]

Peter O’Brien dissects the debated topics of headscarves, terrorism, secularism and intra-European tensions in his new book The Muslim Question in Europe. Written by Joseph Preville and Julie Poucher...

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Is Teen Suicide Rising In The Mormon Community?

Strong evidence in new study links teen suicide and the Mormon population. A recent study by Benjamin Knoll, a political science professor, has indicated an increased link between teen suicide and the...

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New Study: Which Gender is the Most religious?

New research indicates globally who values religion more, women or men. According to a Pew Research Center survey, in America, women give more importance to religion than men. They pray on a daily...

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Reluctance to Intermarry Puts Zoroastrians on the Brink of Extinction

Modern Iranian Zoroastrian wedding. Reluctance to Accept Interfaith Marriages May Bring the End to Zoroastrianism Over ten centuries after coming to India, the Zorastrians are facing the challenge of...

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Israelis Segregate Themselves By Religion For Marriage, Friendships

Survey says friendships and relationships in Israel are often confined to one’s own religion. Jews constitute about 75% of Israel's population, followed by Muslims at 20%, and other minorities,...

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The Struggle to Find Secular Homeschooling Materials

Secular homeschooling materials are in demand as the practice shifts away from a Christian majority. Children of the 60s created the homeschooling movement, citing public schools that were too...

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Bernie Sanders Announces Speech at the Vatican, But Will He Meet Pope Francis?

Bernie Sanders to speak at the Vatican. It has not been confirmed whether Bernie Sanders, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election, would meet...

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Are Less Religious People More Likely to Abuse Drugs?

Data shows strong religious beliefs play a huge role in the ability to say no to drugs. Drug abuse has become so common in today’s society due to a number of different reasons. Stress, peer pressure...

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“Is God Dead?” Looking Back at the Controversial TIME Magazine Cover

50 years later, TIME’s famous “Is God Dead?” cover story is still relevant. It’s been fifty years since TIME magazine posed their now famous question, and used a black cover with bold, red typeface to...

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Only 10% of Catholics Look to Pope for Moral Guidance

Study shows majority of the American Catholics rely on themselves when making major life decisions. Pope Francis is adored by the American Catholics and the non-Catholics alike. His humility,...

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What is the Significance of Jewish Head Coverings?

Head coverings are a primary statement of religious identity for the majority of Jews. A kippah is a brimless cap worn by Jews. It is usually made of cloth. Also known by the Yiddish name, yarmulkes,...

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The Jehovah’s Witnessess Religion and How They Differ from Other Christians

‘Why Did Jesus Suffer and Die?’ -The Watchtower no. 2, 2016 A look into the beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnessess Jehovah's Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of 1st-century Christianity. It...

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Muslims Sharply Divided Over Qur’an’s Influence on Laws

Should the Quran influence laws in Muslim countries? A survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that there are prominent fissures in the Muslim world when it comes to establishing the...

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Educated Women and Working Women are Less Inclined to Attend Religious Services

Historically, women attend religious services more than men, but the margin of difference is declining. In the majority of Christian dominated countries in the world women regularly attend religious...

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Fewer Americans Think Church Can Solve Problems

Pew Research shows there has been a drop in Americans who feel churches make a difference in the world. In 2008, about 75 percent of Americans believed that churches and other places of worship played...

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Tim Kaine Might Be Popular with Religious ‘Nones’

The Jesuit spirituality of Tim Kaine could be for the ‘nones’ There is the growing group that the recent Pew Research Center’s Religious Landscape Study refers to as “nones.” Not to be confused with...

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These Countries Will Send You to Jail for Blasphemy

Anti-Blasphemy laws around the world. The world is fast advancing to a modernized, more globalized lifestyle. However, even today, religious freedom is a matter of great concern as not all countries...

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