Fasting
Fasting is when you abstain from food or drink for a period of time. Generally, it is done with a spiritual observance. Practically every religion has a form of fasting. During Lent, Christians fast, giving up meat and fish. Muslims fast during the month of…
Gay Marriage
On June 26, the United States Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal nationwide. Over 30 states had already legalized gay marriage, but the Supreme Court’s historic ruling made it the law of the land. The vote on the matter was 5–4, and the opi…
Nazca Plateau
The number of known ancient drawings in Peru by the mysterious Nazca culture has grown considerably. Scientists from the University of Yamagata in Japan discovered geoglyphs that are at least 200 years older than the Nazca plateau images previously ca…
Middle Eastern Monuments
The fighting in the Middle East has torn the region apart, and countless people have died. Many who remain face the constant threat of persecution and live under unimaginable conditions without access to adequate food, housing and medical c…
Facegloria
Not everyone is a fan of Facebook. Some people find the site does not align with their values and morals, even though there are ways users can control the content they see. A growing number of Evangelical Christians are turning to Facegloria instead. The…
Pride Month
June is LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Pride month. Many cities around the world mark the occasion with festivals, parades and other activities. The events have become significantly larger over the years, and reflect the progress of the g…
Yoga Day
The inaugural International Yoga Day took place on June 21, 2015. Yoga originated in India thousands of years ago. The country’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was integral to getting the date officially recognized; he proposed the idea at the United Nat…
The Islamic State (also known as ISIS and ISIL) has enacted a brutal and violent version of Islamic Law in the regions it controls in Iraq and Syria. The group has executed journalists, soldiers, aid workers and religious minorities, and posted gruesome videos of t…
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Leonard Nimoy, best known as Spock on “Star Trek,” died on February 27. He was 83 and had been suffering from pulmonary disease, which he attributed to many years of smoking. Nimoy was born in Boston, and his parents were Yiddish-speaking Orthodox Jews who emig…
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First Female Bishop Ordained. On Jan. 26, 2015, Libby Lane made history when she became the Church of England’s first female bishop. She was ordained the Bishop of Stockport and serves in the Diocese of Chester, which is located in central England. The ceremony t…
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