Religion Highlights

The actor grew up a member of the Baha’i faith, and "soaked in all kinds of different beliefs." He lost himself in his career when he was younger, but then found his way back to spirituality through art and creativity.

There really is a Patron Saint for everyone and everything find out some of the stranger ones.

Choked by a loveless marriage, author Deborah Feldman has written a book about her rejection of the Orthodox Jewish community in which she was raised.

Sulak Sivaraksa is a Buddhist monk. He says that most religions fall into two categories: tribal and universal. Tribal religion is fundamentalism. Universal religion recognizes what all religions hold in common and is a force for good, peace, happiness and love.

Dr. Allen Utke talks about how he combines his religion with science in his life.

Most Japanese are Shinto, which is the Japanese religion before Buddhism. Saim Orhan visits a Shinto shrine in Tokyo.

Kay Warren discusses how to encourage faith in today's youth. She talks about the importance of contributing to a significant world problem.

On the roles of faith, hope, and love in social justice; and why loving our fellow human beings has nothing to do with liking them. Robinson's momentum: "As a human being and as a Christian, I am passionate about joining God in loving and liberating the poor, the marginalized and the disenfranchised. The closer we are to those who are in the margins, the closer we get to God."

Learn about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which is celebrated in September or October. Rosh Hashanah is a joyous festival, when apple dipped in honey is eaten.

This video gives a brief overview of Yom Kippur, the most holy day on the Jewish calendar. For many Jews it is a day of fasting and prayer.

Ereka Vetrini and 4 other women talk about their personal experience with religion and faith.

Learn in this short video about Ramadan, the holiest day in the Muslim calendar, marking the revelation of the Koran to Muhammad.

Rev. Joseph McCloskey talks about the frequency of praying and stresses the importance of conviction in your prayer.

This short video gives an overview of Greek Orthodox Easter. The Greek Orthodox Church uses a different calendar to western Christianity.

Reza Aslan discusses the situation of the presence of Islam in the West.