Issues
U.S. Army Allows Sikh Officer to Wear Beard and Turban
U.S. Army allows faith requirements for Sikh Captain. On December 9, 2015, the U.S. Army has granted a temporary appearance waiver to Capt. Simratpal Singh. This…
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NFL Fans Harassed at Qualcomm Stadium For Wearing Turbans
Denver Broncos fans were told by security to remove their turbans. A group of friends arrived at the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego after a seven-hour…
Christianity
Some Colleges Can Actually Deny Applicants Based on Sexuality
Educational institutions are applying for permission to discriminate against students. Education teaches that all humans are equal. Yet, it seems that one would need to conform…
Atheism
The Worst Places to Be An Atheist are Malaysia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia
IHEU Releases 2015 Freedom of Thought Report Focusing on Anti-Atheist Discrimination In line with the celebration of Human Rights Day last Thursday, December 10, the International…
Ethics
Senate Says Blocking Entry to U.S. Based on Religion Goes Against What America Stands For
Senate agrees that entry to the U.S. can’t be based on a person’s faith. The Senate Judiciary Committee agreed to an amendment that rebuked front-running Republican…
Featured Contributors
The “Triangular Affair” Between Muslims, France, and Jews: Interview with Ethan B. Katz
Historian Ethan B. Katz examines the “triangular affair” between Muslims, France, and Jews in his new book, The Burdens of Brotherhood: Jews and Muslims from North…
Catholicism
The Catholic Church In The Battle Against Pornography
U.S. Bishops have issued a Pastoral letter examining the worldwide pornography crisis. U.S. bishops for the first time have issued a pastoral letter directed particularly towards…
Christianity
Marine Forced to Remove Bible Verse from Desk Is Going to Court
A Marine says her religious freedom was infringed when she was forced to remove a Bible quote from her desk. The case of a Marine who…
Christianity
How the Churches are Addressing Transgender Issues
Religious institutions are now formally addressing the issue of transgender people participating in religion. Religious institutions are now formally addressing the issue of transgender people participating…
Celebrity
French Comedian Sentenced to Jail for Anti-Semitism
Comedian Dieudonne was sentenced to two months in jail for anti-Semitic jokes. Dieudonne M'bala M'bala, the controversial French comedian, was sentenced by a Belgian court to…
Catholicism
Vatican’s Advice: Catholics Need to Help Jews Fight Anti-Semitism
The historic statement furthers a thaw in relations between the two major religions and creates a united front against anti-Semitism. Recognizing their historic ties, the Vatican…
Issues
Religious Leaders Urge Climate Change Action at #COP21
Faith voices have made themselves heard at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) that will continue into the weekend. The 2015 edition of the summit, organized by…