Beliefnet.com is an online community for people who practice spirituality in just about any tradition in the world. The emphasis here is on mutual respect and tolerance. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

To keep up with the times, houses of worship offer electronic payment options. picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

The suicide of a young man and the murder he committed before he killed himself are being blamed on a cult led by his mother.

*Oh this story just gets worse from here. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Vatican updates its talking points for the 21st century, tells people if they don't recycle, they're going to hell picked by doggylives 2 years ago

"Baby Rae’s show would be virtually identical to the rest of Christian programming that finds its way on to the airwaves. But there’s the sex. And its proximity to God." picked by gammerus 1 year ago

I just have to mention that the 3 least religious states (Vermont, N. Hampshire, Maine) are also the 3 of the 4 safest ones to live in. Go figure. picked by Marli 10 months ago

From the viewpoint of a Christian prison chaplain. Once you get through the relatively short article, the comments proceed to point out the flaws in his point of view, based on truth, humanity and historical accuracy.


And if this got sucked on any more bibles, I bet his face would implode! picked by bcgrote 2 years ago

Just in case you were curious to whether it is a real holiday or not, as it turns out, it has legit backgrounds.

Cheers! picked by MUPpetMAKer 2 years ago

Pervez Kambaksh, 24, was allegedly convicted and sentenced to death in a closed-door, four-minute trial in which he was denied legal representation. picked by sandossu 2 years ago

Canada’s first sextuplets, born more than a week ago, are facing an additional complication to the usual premature baby’s struggle for survival: Their parents’ religion forbids blood transfusions, a typical part of a preemie’s treatment. picked by kissmenow 3 years ago

From Muslims in Europe to evangelical Christians in Africa, it is religious believers who are shaping the early 21st Century. picked by super 3 years ago

I really hesitate to place this under religion...but since we don't have a Florida topic, what the hell.
2many suggest crime since Scientology is just a huge con game, what say you? picked by buddha 2 years ago

These koans, or parables, were translated into English from a book called the Shaseki-shu (Collection of Stone and Sand), written late in the thirteenth century by the Japanese Zen teacher Muju (the "non-dweller"), and from anecdotes of Zen monks taken from various books published in Japan around the turn of the 20th century. picked by wags273 2 years ago

...such as the rule about not cooking one's kid in it's mother's milk... picked by madhatteraggie 2 years ago

To McLaren and his Christian and Muslim fasting partners, it's a neighborly gesture of solidarity that deepens their respective faiths and sends a message about finding peace and common ground.

But the project also has faced fierce criticism. picked by T1000 2 months ago

There are times when I am so embarrassed to be an American. This is one of them. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

A beauty range! Who thinks this stuff up and where do they find a market for it? picked by Kitsune86 1 year ago

Science can't say whether God represents a loving, vengeful or nonexistent being. But researchers have revealed for the first time how such religious beliefs trigger different parts of the brain. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Two Roman Catholic priests stole millions in offerings and gifts made to their parish over several years, authorities said Thursday. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

A few hours after a judge ruled that a 14-year-old Jehovah's Witness sick with leukemia had the right to refuse a blood transfusion that might have helped him, the boy died, a newspaper reported. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago