Syria explained: how it became a religious war
Though the Syrian conflict began as an internal uprising, it quickly escalated into a civil war that attracts external fighters from around the world. Understanding the sectarian divides and religious tensions throughout Syria's population explains how the conflict became a religious war.
Health-care professionals encouraged to 'be missionaries'
John Brehany, the executive director of the Catholic Medical Association, urged medical and healthcare professionals to promote pro-life and life-affirming policies to their patients. At his seminar "The Culture of Life in Medical Practice", Brehany spoke about strategies to advance these ethics in medicine.
Scientists call for religious help to save our wildlife
Three distinguished scientists from Sweden and Australia call on religious leaders to use their positions as a platform to promote stewardship through conservation. By painting conservation as a moral responsibility, these scientists hope that the unification of religion and science could solve the problem of biodiversity loss.
Do Christians, Muslims, and Jews worship the same God?
Though all three religions trace their roots back to Abraham, all three religions share similarities and points of disagreement. Each religion, however, clams to be the "One True Faith".
61% of Israelis: Separate State, religion
Hiddush association's Religion and State Index recently released survey findings which reveal that a majority of adult Israelis desire a greater separation of religion and state. From expanding which conversions Israel recognizes to government funding for religious schools, the survey shows that disagreements regarding the role of religion in state politics continue to be the focus of public discourse.