People often discount evidence that contradicts their firmly held beliefs. However, little is known about the neural mechanisms that govern this behavior. We used neuroimaging to investigate the neural systems involved in maintaining belief in the face of counterevidence,
I have known Rev. Peter Cook for several years. We first met at a FIACONA (Federation of Indian Christian Organizations of North America) meeting and have since connected at various gatherings discussing religious issues, including the annual IRF summit in Washington, D.C. I want to express my gratitude to Peter for generously sharing his valuable experience and insights.
Greetings, everyone, I am Andy Swarna, the Founder and President of Great Truth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the universal meaning of life. I have some exciting news to share with you. But before I do, let's ensure we're all on the same page. My question serves to clarify the exciting news, as I'm eager to share it with each of you. In the last 50 years, what significant developments have propelled our society forward?
At a recent hearing focused on India, Commissioners representing the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) voiced their apprehensions regarding religious persecution on Christians, Muslims and minorities by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The California Coalition for Caste Equity is leading a statewide hunger strike until SB403 becomes law. We are engaging in this fast as an ultimate act of love. We fast until we are free.
Religious Freedom and Universal Meaning of Life The religious freedom is one of the fundamental human right. The right of conscious to believe or not believe.
Frank Panopoulos has worked on Peace and Social Justice issues since 1979. During the 1980s he lived in the Corjesu Community, a lay Catholic community engaged in the works of mercy in Upper Manhattan and affiliated with the Catholic campus ministry at Columbia University. Frank has spent time in prison for acts of non-violent civil disobedience, including two Plowshares Actions in the 1980s (AVCO and Trident II).
This year is shaping up like last for the imperiled religious minorities of South Asia. Approximately 1,000 Christians belonging to Adivasi tribal communities from the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh have fled their homes following a spate of violent attacks. The timing, right before Christmas, was no coincidence.
SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council on Tuesday added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination. Calls to outlaw discrimination based on caste, a division of people based on birth or descent, have grown louder among South Asian diaspora communities in the United States. But the movement is getting pushback from some Hindu Americans who argue that such legislation maligns a specific community.
We did it! After almost a decade of organizing, Seattle City Council voted Yes on Councilmember Kshama Sawant’s historic legislation to ban caste discrimination in the city of Seattle. Thank you for joining us in taking action to advance caste equity and making your voices heard
