Shift Towards Bringing Bible, God and Houses of Worship Into Public Arena
While the role of religion in public life has long been controversial, recent months have seen a shift towards bringing the Bible, God, and houses of worship into the public arena.
New Religion Worships ‘Divine Supercomputer’, But Is High-Tech Faith Old-School Idolatry?
Anthony Levandowski, a millionaire engineer of self-driving car tech, filed paperwork in California creating a new religious organization called Way of the Future.
14 Percent of IDF Flight School Graduates From Religious Backgrounds
The Israeli Air Force Flight Academy just welcomed its latest graduates!
Muslims Will Outnumber Christians Worldwide by End of Century: Pew
The largest Muslim population today is non-Arab, and lives in Indonesia. According to Pew, India, which will continue to be majority-Hindu, will have the largest Muslim population by 2050.
Jews Top List of Most Popular Religious Groups in U.S.
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that Americans are more positive toward religious groups today than they were only a few years ago. And Jews and Catholics continue to be among the groups that receive the warmest ratings.
“Religion and Politics Must Be Separate From Support of IDF Soldiers”: LIBI Chairman
A new association called Tzav Ehad (One Command) has been established to help observant soldiers who feel that their religious conscience or beliefs are being challenged by serving in the Israel Defense Force (IDF).
French Party Leader Calls to Outlaw Yarmulkes, Crosses Along With Hijab and Burka
France’s conservative National Front Party leader Marine Le Pen said in an interview Sunday she will ban the public display of all religious symbols and clothing if elected president in the 2017 national elections.
Taoism, Buddhism, Jainism, and More: Eastern Religious Leaders Arrive in Jerusalem
Over 20 religious leaders from east Asia arrived in Israel Monday for a four-day summit in Jerusalem. Participants came from countries such as China, South Korea, India, and Japan.
How Christians Embracing Torah Could Signal Ultimate Redemption
Valerie Parham says that the members of her community “love Israel, love the people, love keeping Torah as we can understand it. We personally feel much more affinity with Judaism than Christianity.”
Cable Car in Jerusalem Serving Jews, Christians and Muslims Sparks Controversy
The plan details five stops for the cable car, including one near the Old City’s Dung Gate, one on the Mount of Olives, and another at Gethsemane, a Christian holy site near the Mount of Olives.
