Christianity
World and Religious leaders call for an end to ISIS, denouncing extremist violence
More than 10,000 Kurds in Hanover protest against the terror of ISIS in Iraq, August 16, 2014 As the group calling itself the Islamic State continues…
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Catholicism
Vatican Urges Catholics to Use Social Media to Improve Connection and Community
A Vatican expert on social media has stated that Catholics should intentionally give the internet “soul.” Pope Francis spreads the Word through Twitter. Monsignor Paul Tighe,…
Christianity
Knights, Donate Over $1 Million to Help Persecuted Christians in Iraq
The terrible situation of Iraq's persecuted Christians has drawn the attention of the world, and many people have called for them to be protected. Other groups…
Entertainment
Restaurant discount for customers who pray before meals sparks controversy
A North Carolina diner instituted a controversial policy to get a discount on your food, but it’s since been reversed due to complaints. At Mary's Gourmet…
Christianity
China Forces Cross Removals as Speculation Grows on Whether Christians Are a Target
Several Christian churches throughout China have been surprised to find that crosses have been removed from their buildings. The local Chinese government has said that the…
Entertainment
Presbyterian Church Assembly Considers Redefining Marriage
photo: auburnpub.com The Presbyterian Church Assembly is meeting to discuss whether or not it should redefine exactly what ‘marriage’ is within its Book of Order. Currently,…
Atheism
American Humanist Association Educates Congress on Movement for Humanist Chaplains in the Military
The American Humanist Association conducted a congressional hearing today to raise support for humanist military chaplains. David Niose, legal director at the American Humanist Association says…
Ethics
Do Wiccans have Freedom of Religion?
Priest denied ability to lead prayer at local City Council meeting plans to prove Wiccans have freedom of religion. Less than a month after the Supreme Court ruled…
Ethics
Blasphemy and Apostasy Laws: Islam or Hislam?
In January 2011, the governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer, was gunned down by one of his own security guards over a controversial move — opposing the…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Excommunicated the Mafia
Last Saturday, Pope Francis visited Calabria, an area in southern Italy with a significant organized crime presence, where he excommunicated the mafia. During the homily of his mass, the…
Christianity
Implications of Corporate Personhood in Hobby Lobby Religious Freedom Case
The Hobby Lobby case regarding religious freedom has roots in the much broader issue of corporate personhood. The US Supreme Court is preparing to release a…
Atheism
The Struggle for Religious Freedom as a Fundamental Human Right in Asia
China and North Korea arrest and condemn believers and violate the fundamental human right of religious freedom. In the US, we argue about religious freedom in…