Sheriff Grady Judd Tests Church and State Separation by Preaching in Uniform

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a leading separation-of-church-and-state watchdog, is not pleased that Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County, Florida gave a church sermon

Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling sparks mixed reactions from religions

Unitarians, atheists, reform and conservative Jews as well as United Church of Christ have applauded the ruling, while others oppose. There’s been a variety

First Black Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Michael Curry Will Take Office in November

On November 1st, one history-making presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church will leave office as another history-maker enters. Bishop Michael Curry of North Carolina

Texas officials can refuse same-sex marriage licences and weddings because of religious beliefs, state Atty. Gen. says

Texas Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton said that justices of peace, judges, county clerks and their employees have “constitutional and statutory rights protecting their freedom

After 70 Years, World’s Jewish Population Finally Almost at Pre-Holocaust Levels

A recent report by the institute showed that there are now 14.2 million Jews in the world. According to the Jewish People Policy Institute,

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Immigrants, Homeless, and Prisoners Will Get Visit from Pope Francis during U.S. Trip

Pope Francis will visit the United States and Cuba September 19 – 28. According to the Vatican, Francis will meet with homeless, prisoners and

A Seventh Southern Black Church Following the Charleston Shooting Has Burned Down

A fire has destroyed the prominent Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Greeneyville, South Carolina. UPDATE: It is suspected the fire was caused

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Religious Hecklers Arrested and Charged For Verbally Assaulting Pastor Joel Osteen

The six perpetrators were all associated with the Church of Wells and have similar records of heckling previously. On June 28, 2015, security and

Justin Bieber Hopes to “Find God” at 2015 Hillsong Conference In Sydney, Australia

Bieber wants to rebrand his image for the good by asking for help from other celebrities, being more sensible at shows, and by becoming

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Israel Eases Restrictions on Palestinians to allow Travel during Ramadan

Palestinian Muslims are permitted to travel to al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, where they will be able to worship. During the month of Ramadan, which