Atheism
Egypt sentences atheist college student to three years in prison
An Egyptian college student was sentenced to three years in prison for expressing his atheist beliefs after insulting Islam on his Facebook page. Although the Constitution…
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Islam
The Controversy Surrounding Duke University’s Muslim Call to Prayer
Duke cancels its Muslim call to prayer after online backlash and threats, but the university ended up hosting it anyway. January 16 was slated to be…
Catholicism
Pope Francis says there is no need to breed “like rabbits”
Pope Francis tells Catholics that, while the Church’s opinions on contraception haven’t changed, families should be responsible and not breed “like rabbits.” Pope Francis’ recent trip…
Atheism
‘VICE’ Has a Grim Prediction for Religion in 2015
A recent article from VICE analyzes the potentially dark future for religion. After a tumultuous 2014, what will 2015 bring for the world’s religions? A recent…
Catholicism
Pope Francis clarifies his “punch” line about Charlie Hebdo
Pope Francis received immense backlash after he claimed that freedom of speech ought to be limited in regards to religion, and he had to clarify his…
Issues
Arizona church sign regulation sparks first amendment battle in Supreme Court
Source: Alliance Defending Freedom The Supreme Court is being asked to intervene in a case taking place in Arizona, where a small church has brought a…
Issues
Mormon marriages between mixed sexual orientations are more likely to end in divorce
Earlier this month, TLC aired a new reality special entitled My Husband’s Not Gay. It follows four gay Mormon men who are either married or dating…
Entertainment
Three Indian leaders issue suggestions on how many children women should have to preserve Hindu population
Indian Parliament member Sakshi Maharaj and Sadhvi Prachi insist women have four children, while Shankaracharya Vasudevanand Saraswati suggests ten children. While the Prime Minister of India…
Atheism
Sunday Assembly, dubbed “Atheist Church” opens in Chapel Hill, NC
The latest location of the fast growing godless congregation launched earlier this month in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Founded in January of 2013, Sunday Assembly was…
Catholicism
Can Pope Francis increase church attendance in the Philippines?
Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines has created a great deal of excitement throughout the nation, but will it lead to an increase in churchgoers, as…
Baptist
Hindu Ritual performed as part of Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service in Nevada
From left to right, Jim R. Eaglesmith, Angela D. Taylor, Rajan Zed, Dolores Feemster, Gene Savoy Junior, Rebecca Willis, Michael Hernandez, Second Baptist Church Pastor Michael…
Entertainment
Recent Study Finds That Religious Teens Use Fewer Drugs
A study examined teen’s world views and the impact these perspectives have on deterring them from drugs and alcohol. Ever since the war on drugs started…