Agnosticism
Texas Adoption Bill Allows Discrimination Based on Religion, Sexual Orientation
In a move that could have serious implications, the state House has passed a bill that will make it harder for orphaned children to find homes.…
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Christianity
Jakarta’s Governor Ahok Imprisoned for Blasphemy
Jakarta governor Ahok is found guilty of blasphemy in court. The Chinese-origin Christian governor of Jakarta has been sentenced to two years in prison after being…
Catholicism
“No Religion Is a Problem in France” Says French President Emmanuel Macron
French President believes everyone should be able to practice their religion with dignity. Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frederic Macron has been elected France’s President. At 39-years-old, he is…
Atheism
China Bans Islamic Baby Names with Religious Connotation in Xinjiang
An Islamic name ban has been put in place by the Chinese government in Muslim majority Xinjiang. Chinese authorities in the Muslim-dominant Xinjiang province have forbidden…
Agnosticism
Examining Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Exemptions
Trump signs an executive order granting exemptions for religious organizations. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that expands the freedom faith-based organizations have in…
Islam
The Unique Trends Being Embraced During Ramadan 2017
Trends for Ramadan 2017 Ramadan is celebrated during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and Muslims worldwide fast (Sawm) as a way of celebrating the…
Hinduism
Hindu Nationalists are Protecting Cows Over People in India
Vigilantes kill to protect cows in India Hindu nationalists are accused of vigilantism to forcefully promote their distorted Hindu vision of India.[/tweetit] The cow, which is…
Celebrity
Meet the Muslim Comedian who Roasted President Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The Daily Show‘s Hasan Minhaj hosted the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner Saturday. Hasan Minhaj, Senior Correspondent of The Daily Show, praised the United States' spirit…
Islam
San Diego Schools Fight Against Islamophobia
San Diego school district proposes steps to combating Islamophobia. Islamophobia is the fear expressed by a community or an individual towards anyone who practices the Islam…
Christianity
Mormon Scholars File Brief Over Trump’s Travel Ban
To Mormons, the anti-immigration stance which causes Muslims to suffer can bring up racial memories. Mormon history has become a surprise ally of Muslims fearful of…
Agnosticism
USCIRF Adds Russia to list of Worst Religious Freedom Violators in 2017 Report
Banning of Jehovah’s Witnesses catapulted Russia to the list of shame. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) declared in its yearly report that the…
Agnosticism
In America, the More Educated You are, the Less Religious You Are
Are you less religious if you’re more educated? Pew has found the general notion of the highly educated being less religious is actually true[/tweetit] based on…