Whole Foods landed in some hot water this week after advertising food for Ramadan, then seemingly backing off, then returning to their original stance.
Religion
Poll: Pippa Middleton is Far From a Household Name in the States
Enter the American psyche.
Yelp for Religion: German Website Lets You Rate Your Priest
If there’s one thing people are opinionated about besides politics, it’s religion.
‘Good Night, My Angel’: Friends and Family Gather for Amy Winehouse’s Funeral
It’s estimated that around 200 people attended the late singer’s funeral in northwest London on Tuesday.
Glenn Beck: Site of Norway Massacre ‘Sounds like the Hitler Youth’
Conservative commentator Glenn Beck has compared the Norwegian summer camp on Utoya, site of the massacre where many of the 76 victims tragically died, to the Hitler Youth of Nazi Germany.
Court: Restaurant Can Be Sued for Serving Meat to Devout Hindus
What happens when you accidentally dish up meat for vegetarians? For one restaurant, it may be the most expensive meal it ever served.
New Bible Aims for ‘Common’ Language, Gender Neutrality
We didn’t know Jesus being called the “Son of Man” was so confusing.
Quote: China Severely Hurt By Obama’s Meeting with Dalai Lama
“Such an act has grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs, hurt the feelings of the Chinese people and damaged Sino-American relations.”
–MA ZHAOXU, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, harshly condemned the spontaneous …
Atheist Wins Right to Wear ‘Pastafarian’ Headgear in License Photo
After a years long pursuit, Niko Alm, a self proclaimed “Pastafarian,” finally earned the freedom to appear in his Austrian driver’s license sporting a pasta strainer on his head. An accessory he argued was ‘religious …
Biblical Bad Guy: Archaeologists Excavate Goliath’s Hometown
Any one of thousands of smooth stones being excavated at Gath could be the one that toppled Goliath, the giant conquered by David via a slingshot outside the city.
The Real Housewives of…the Bible? DVD Series Aims to Modernize Religious Lessons
Verbal threats and table flipping, Old Testament style?
Prince William and Kate Called ‘Royal Parasites’ in Quebec
Britain’s photogenic royals have Canada in a tizzy, but not all Quebecois bid them a hearty bienvenue.