United Sects of Islam: A Different Perspective on Unity and Sectarianism

United Sects of Islam: A Different Perspective on Unity and Sectarianism

A popular argument employed by atheists (and other like minded people) against people who subscribe to a religion is that religion has split mankind

Religious Freedom Endangered by Rise in Blasphemy Law Use Led by Pakistan

Religious Freedom Endangered by Rise in Blasphemy Law Use Led by Pakistan

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 report said Thursday. …

Pope Francis’ 2014 Schedule Will Keep Him Busy

Pope Francis’ 2014 Schedule Will Keep Him Busy

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.…

Religion Declining Among America’s Youth

Religion Declining Among America’s Youth

More and more American youngsters are turning away from the religious faith they were born into.  While some refuse to attribute the trend to

Pastor of Los Angeles Baptist Church Defends LGBTQ and Gains Support from Local Atheists

Pastor of Los Angeles Baptist Church Defends LGBTQ and Gains Support from Local Atheists

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 a lesbian couple in 2013. Now, he has written a column titled, “10 Reasons …

Could the Catholic Church Support Civil Unions?

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

Pope Francis’ Popularity: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Pope Francis’ Popularity: Too Much of a Good Thing?

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 straightening out things that were being ruled by people other than pope.”…

Ash Wednesday and Lent: The Meaning Behind the Sacrifice

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

Storming Zion: A Historical Account of Government Raids on New Religious Movements

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).

Your Movie Theater is Being Taken Over by Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren

Your Movie Theater is Being Taken Over by Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren

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.…