US – Regional Interfaith Network

Americans may be getting less religious, but feelings of spirituality are on the rise

January 23, 2016 by admin

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The phrase “spiritual but not religious” has become widely used in recent years by some Americans who are trying to describe their religious identity. While Pew Research Center does not categorize survey respondents in such a way, our surveys do find that the U.S. public overall appears to be growing a bit less religious – but also somewhat more spiritual.

US judge allows ‘Muslims killing Jews’ ads on buses

April 26, 2015 by admin

USA: United States federal judge has ordered New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to display on its buses a controversial ad that refers to Muslims killing Jews, rejecting the argument that the ad could incite “terrorism” or imminent violence.

US College becomes first in nation to offer interfaith major

March 30, 2015 by admin

Elizabethtown College Logo Students at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania will be the first in the country to major in interfaith leadership studies. The major, which includes coursework in religion, as well as business, political science, sociology and biology, is aimed at attracting students interested in pursuing careers in ministry, as well as community development, government and service organizations.

US, UN warn Myanmar over growing religious tensions

January 21, 2015January 21, 2015 by admin

Yangon (AFP) – A top American diplomat Friday decried growing religious intolerance in Myanmar and warned the use of faith for political ends was “playing with fire” in a crunch election year for the former junta-run country.