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Sikh Temples Provide Refuge for Oroville Dam Evacuees
Sikh temples provide meals and shelter for Oroville dam evacuees. Over 180,000 Northern California residents were instructed to leave their homes late on February 12 due…
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Agnosticism
Ken Starr Under Evaluation for Head of International Religious Freedom Office
Ken Starr under consideration by Trump Administration for Office of International Religious Freedom position. The Trump administration is considering Ken Starr to head the Office of…
Bahá'í Faith
What is the Importance of Love in World Religions?
World Religion News Celebrates Valentine’s Day: Love According to World Religions In anticipation of the day of love, Valentine’s Day, we explore the different ways love…
Agnosticism
At National Prayer Breakfast Trump Announces He Wants to Repeal Johnson Amendment
Right-wing Christian Evangelical leaders are happy with the announcement, however, most Americans and pastors prefer separation of church from state. President Trump announced during the National…
Hinduism
These are Trump’s Powerful Sikh, Hindu, & Muslim Supporters
All three minority group donors believe Trump is not a racist. President Donald J. Trump of the United States has a number of backers from Hindu,…
Agnosticism
Secularists in Britain Seek an End to “Unjustified Religious Privilege”
Secularists respond to report on Britain’s religion and beliefs by requesting equal treatment for all, regardless of religious beliefs. Following the publication of a report by…
Agnosticism
People Who are More Involved with Religion are Less Likely to Own a Gun
Research study challenges former notions that religious people are more likely to own guns. A research study has revealed that people who are more involved with…
Agnosticism
Religious Freedom According to Major World Religions
How different religious groups feel about religious freedom. January 16 is Religious Freedom Day, a day when we celebrate the right to practice religion freely, while…
Islam
Soldiers Can Now Wear Hijabs, Turbans and Beards in the U.S. Military
The U.S. Military now permits soldiers to wear religious hijabs, turbans and beards. A new U.S. military guideline will make it easier for military men and…
Issues
Sikh Federation Requests UK Files on 1984 Golden Temple Assault
1984 attack on Golden Temple is being investigated at the Sikh Federation’s request. Sikh Federation members are campaigning the British government to release documents related to…
Agnosticism
Only 26% of Americans are Not Christian
Religion is losing its footing in the United States Gallup's ongoing research on religion shows that the influence of religion in the U.S. society is on…
Agnosticism
President Obama Signs Bill Specifically Granting Atheists Protection Against Persecution
The Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act will not only protect the rights of the religious, but of the non-religious too and prevent harassment of…