Iranian cultural sites include landmarks important to Jews and Christians, too
(RNS) — Among Iran's important religious sites are the tombs of Esther and Mordecai, Daniel and King Cyrus.
Actor Mark Ruffalo blends film and faith-fueled activism in ‘Dark Waters’
(RNS) — The actor said his own diverse faith background not only motivated him to take on the starring role in "Dark Waters" and to produce the film, but it has also grounded his activism over the years.
More than 1 billion people celebrate on Diwali. What does it mean to them?
(RNS) — In the various stories that make Oct. 27 a holy day for so many, we have models of what true righteousness looks like. They are sharp rejoinders of what we should be doing and how we should be living.
German town welcomes hundreds from different faiths for food, worship and unity
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — During breaks in their four-day meeting, many delegates to the Religions for Peace global assembly found time to explore the town of about 25,000 people.
Religious freedom summit opens with stories of religious violence and resilience
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said the Trump administration wants to ramp up attention to killings and persecution based on religious beliefs and reverse trends that show they are often on the increase in countries across the world.
For millennials, mysticism shows a path to their home faiths
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (RNS) — A growing number of millennials are finding that contemplative spirituality is a way to bridge the faith they grew up with and their yearning for deeper connections to God.
'Vacationing' to reconnect with India's Zoroastrian culture
MUMBAI, India (RNS) — Return to Roots, a organization inspired by Birthright Israel, is fostering connections among young Zoroastrians around the world to bolster the once-thriving religious minority centered in northwestern India.
The Christian singer and the voice behind 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — Marc Martel, the Christian rocker turned Queen tribute artist, resurrects the late Freddie Mercury in this year's biopic.
Welcoming veterans to belated college careers with yoga and a dose of Taoism
(RNS) — Manhattan College’s Veterans at Ease program seeks to help veterans reintegrate into civilian and academic life after being separated from both for years of isolating service.
Freddie Mercury's family faith: The ancient religion of Zoroastrianism
(The Conversation) — Many fans of the rock band Queen are only now learning, via the new movie "Bohemian Rhapsody," that Freddie Mercury, the band's leader, was born Farrokh Bulsara was a Zoroastrian by faith.
North American Zoroastrians prepare for Nowruz, ushering in spring equinox
University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute Museum, in conjunction with FEZANA and the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago, to host a Persian Nowruz Celebration, March 10
Iran sentences American art dealer, wife to prison
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A New York-based rights group alleges their Zoroastrian faith and Western ties made them the target of hard-liners.
Hungry Ghost Month animates the streets of Singapore
SINGAPORE (RNS) — For Buddhists and Taoists during the seventh month of the lunar year, the line between the realms of the living and dead blurs.
Now that I have brain cancer, I’m ready to offer moral advice
(RNS) — Damifino what the best advice should be. But I can hope some of my suggestions may make some of the world a little bit better even when I’m gone.
Accepting cancer’s challenges, with a little help from Tao Te Ching
(RNS) My brain was damned near on hold. And one acquaintance gave me a copy of a spiritual book I’d never heard of: The Penguin Classic edition of Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu.