Anila Ali traces her interest in the interfaith movement to scripture. "God says in the Koran to Muslims," she says, "I have created you into tribes—different tribes—so that you may get to know each ...

Despite the rise of science, technology, and secular thought, religion remains a powerful force shaping the beliefs, behaviors, and identities of billions. From ancient spiritual systems to newer ...

This Mother’s Day, many groups will hold special events or services to celebrate the holiday. In the United States, Mother’s Day was originally founded in 1908 at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in ...

CHICAGO (RNS) — More than 6,500 religious leaders from 95 countries had registered for the gathering, which returns to Chicago for the first time since the 1990s. CHICAGO (RNS) — Thousands of ...

The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement. One of the world's ...

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Some of these religions may seem unconventional compared to the ones we’re used to. Religion has been a part of human history ...

(RNS) — At the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago last week with the theme of defending human rights, several Hindu groups complained that, at an event that celebrates common ground among ...

Religion has been a part of human history for thousands of years, but not all religions are ancient. The Church of Satan [YouthToday] Religion has been a part of human history for thousands of years, ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Thousands of religious and spiritual leaders have gathered in Chicago this week for the Parliament of the World's Religions conference at McCormick Place. The weeklong event is ...