Agnosticism
Can Science and Religion Coexist In Equal Compatibility?
There was much interest in the recent debate between scientist, Bill Nye “The Science Guy” and evangelist and President of Answers in Genesis, Ken Ham. The…
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Catholicism
One Year In: A look at Pope Francis’ First Year of Papacy [Interactive Timeline]
Pope Francis was involved with significant events during his first year of papacy and these events provided a powerful foundation for his future works in addition…
Atheism
Religious Freedom Endangered by Rise in Blasphemy Law Use Led by Pakistan
Governments around the world are increasingly invoking blasphemy laws, with Pakistan by far the country that jails the most citizens for allegedly attacking religion, a US…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ 2014 Schedule Will Keep Him Busy
As he starts his second papal year, Pope Francis has a full schedule that contains many highlights and important events for the Catholic Church.
Atheism
Pastor of Los Angeles Baptist Church Defends LGBTQ and Gains Support from Local Atheists
Pastor Seth Pickens of Zion Hill Baptist Church, located in the southern part of Los Angeles, has come under fire after performing a union ceremony for…
Catholicism
Could the Catholic Church Support Civil Unions?
In a recent interview with Corriere della Sera, an Italian magazine, Pope Francis has indicated that one day the Catholic Church could support civil unions. The interview –…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ Popularity: Too Much of a Good Thing?
He has been called “Pope of the poor” and has an image of being a superhero who has “taken control of the Vatican, cleaning house and…
Christianity
Ash Wednesday and Lent: The Meaning Behind the Sacrifice
With Ash Wednesday upon us, there are a vast number of Christians all over the world attempting to take up the challenge of sacrificing something that…
Christianity
Storming Zion: A Historical Account of Government Raids on New Religious Movements
Four years ago I set out with my colleague Susan Palmer to collect data on government raids targeting new or nontraditional religious movements (NRMs). After the…
Stuart Wright
Feb 27, 2014
Christianity
Your Movie Theater is Being Taken Over by Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren
Christian leaders, including Rick Warren, have announced plans to rent out every screen in a number of multiscreen theaters in the States.
Christianity
Project Bravo: Putting The Word of God into the Hands of Soldiers
Marietta, Georgia resident Valerie Winchell started Project Bravo with her son 8 years ago. It would later end up putting the word of God into the…
Judaism
Mormon Leaders’ Historic Visit to AJC Headquarters
Two apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) visited AJC in New York today. The extraordinary visit marked the first time that…