Being Muslim and female in New York
Many Muslims argue that the president's foreign policy is fostering a more vocal Islamophobia in the United States. And it is especially problematic for women who wear traditional garments, which they say makes them targets for hate.
Many Muslims argue that the president's foreign policy is fostering a more vocal Islamophobia in the United States. And it is especially problematic for women who wear traditional garments, which they say makes them targets for hate.
NJ says religious site needs to go
Underneath Route 21 in Passaic, New Jersey, is a chapel with fresh flowers, candles, and images of la Virgin De Guadalupe. In 2004 the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to some in a tree trunk on the corner of Madison Street and Hope Avenue. Religious members of the community began gathering at the site to pray. They built a shrine and painted murals. But now, more than a decade later, state officials say the shrine is on public property and needs to be moved.
Underneath Route 21 in Passaic, New Jersey, is a chapel with fresh flowers, candles, and images of la Virgin De Guadalupe. In 2004 the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to some in a tree trunk on the corner of Madison Street and Hope Avenue. Religious members of the community began gathering at the site to pray. They built a shrine and painted murals. But now, more than a decade later, state officials say the shrine is on public property and needs to be moved.
The Big Idea: Prayer triggers brain rewards
A spiritual feeling of being relaxed, centered, reassured and grounded that many people of faith describe may now be supported by science. Dr. Jeffrey Anderson of the University of Utah conducted a research study with a group of devout Mormons. They agreed to have their brains scanned with MRI machines while they were watching videos or reading about spiritual things. They talked about feelings of peace and physical sensations of warmth. Researchers said some were in tears by the end of the scan. The regions of the brain that lit up were part of the reward circuit of the brain.
A spiritual feeling of being relaxed, centered, reassured and grounded that many people of faith describe may now be supported by science. Dr. Jeffrey Anderson of the University of Utah conducted a research study with a group of devout Mormons. They agreed to have their brains scanned with MRI machines while they were watching videos or reading about spiritual things. They talked about feelings of peace and physical sensations of warmth. Researchers said some were in tears by the end of the scan. The regions of the brain that lit up were part of the reward circuit of the brain.
Fox 5 Films: Still Here
The Nazis murdered 6 million Jews in the Holocaust. Those who survived had to rebuild their lives. Many of them did so in the United States. More than seven decades later few of them remain.
The Nazis murdered 6 million Jews in the Holocaust. Those who survived had to rebuild their lives. Many of them did so in the United States. More than seven decades later few of them remain.
Church roof collapse
Church officials were scrambling to parishioners could attend Easter services after the roof of the church collapsed.
Church officials were scrambling to parishioners could attend Easter services after the roof of the church collapsed.
Understanding Islam
Muslim Americans say now more than ever they feel misunderstood.
Muslim Americans say now more than ever they feel misunderstood.
Mosque rejected
A New Jersey zoning board has turned down an application to open a Muslim community center in a vote following five hours of discussion that the chairman said included some embarrassing audience comments.
A New Jersey zoning board has turned down an application to open a Muslim community center in a vote following five hours of discussion that the chairman said included some embarrassing audience comments.
Interfaith peace vigil held at threatened JCC on Long Island
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Interfaith Clergy Council held a candlelight vigil Thursday night to promote tolerance and peace. The service was held on the grounds of the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center.
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Interfaith Clergy Council held a candlelight vigil Thursday night to promote tolerance and peace. The service was held on the grounds of the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center.
True Islam campaign
Something called the True Islam campaign is inviting strangers in to learn more about the religion. The movement was sparked by controversy over the president's travel restrictions.
Something called the True Islam campaign is inviting strangers in to learn more about the religion. The movement was sparked by controversy over the president's travel restrictions.
Finding Faith: Mother Teresa's legacy in New York
Mother Teresa was born in 1910. She died September 1997 at the age of 87. Born in Albania, she joined a religious order of Irish Catholic nuns. Later she would ask permission from the pope to found her own her order, the Missionaries of Charity. Her sisters are still doing her work around the world and in Harlem, Greenwich Village, Brooklyn and the South Bronx.
Mother Teresa was born in 1910. She died September 1997 at the age of 87. Born in Albania, she joined a religious order of Irish Catholic nuns. Later she would ask permission from the pope to found her own her order, the Missionaries of Charity. Her sisters are still doing her work around the world and in Harlem, Greenwich Village, Brooklyn and the South Bronx.
Religion Week: Islam
From extremists carrying out atrocities in the faith's name to threats by a presidential candidate to restrict Muslims from coming to the United States this is truly a difficult time for Islam and its followers.
From extremists carrying out atrocities in the faith's name to threats by a presidential candidate to restrict Muslims from coming to the United States this is truly a difficult time for Islam and its followers.
Finding Faith: Love and relationships
Ah love. We seem obsessed with the search for it and the struggle to keep it.
Ah love. We seem obsessed with the search for it and the struggle to keep it.
Finding Faith: Jim McGreevey's second life
New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey's stunning resignation 12 years ago catapulted him into the national spotlight when he proclaimed himself a "gay American." at the time, the married governor had been backed into a corner facing a possible sexual harassment lawsuit from his homeland security adviser, Golen Cipel.
New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey's stunning resignation 12 years ago catapulted him into the national spotlight when he proclaimed himself a "gay American." at the time, the married governor had been backed into a corner facing a possible sexual harassment lawsuit from his homeland security adviser, Golen Cipel.
Finding Faith: The meaning of Passover
Park East Synagogue Rabbi Arthur Schneier talked with Fox 5 about the meaning of Jewish celebration of Passover, a spring festival that marks the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Park East Synagogue Rabbi Arthur Schneier talked with Fox 5 about the meaning of Jewish celebration of Passover, a spring festival that marks the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Finding Faith: Joel Osteen's message
On a recent night in Newark, the Prudential Center has been transformed into a mega-church. Lights, cameras, and a Christian rock band warmed up the 14,000 faithful. The crowd was waiting eagerly for famed Texas televangelist Joel Osteen.
On a recent night in Newark, the Prudential Center has been transformed into a mega-church. Lights, cameras, and a Christian rock band warmed up the 14,000 faithful. The crowd was waiting eagerly for famed Texas televangelist Joel Osteen.
Finding Faith: Year of Mercy | Cardinal Dolan
Cardinal Timothy Dolan is speaking out about a critical year for the Catholic Church, the so-called Year of Mercy.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan is speaking out about a critical year for the Catholic Church, the so-called Year of Mercy.
Looking for God in faith and science | Fox Docs
"Why?" It's a question humans have been asking for millennia. "Why are we here? Did it just happen or was there something else involved -- a higher power?" Belief in a creator is the bedrock principle for billions of people around the world.
"Why?" It's a question humans have been asking for millennia. "Why are we here? Did it just happen or was there something else involved -- a higher power?" Belief in a creator is the bedrock principle for billions of people around the world.
The Big Idea: Near-death experiences
A belief this life is just the beginning is at the core of our very being.
A belief this life is just the beginning is at the core of our very being.