Christianity
Marine Dad Upset over World History Lesson Concerning Islam
La Plata High School, where John Wood’s daughter is a student, finds itself under pressure as Wood fights against world history homework about Islam. After confronting…
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Atheism
“Under God” Is Under Fire In New Jersey School System
In a case that is garnering attention from around the nation, an atheist family is taking a local school board to court. This is a new…
Christianity
Chuck Norris Reacts to Maryland Schools’ New Calendar
A Maryland school district removed religion from its calendar after taking requests to include Islam’s Eid al-Adha. Many disapproved, including Chuck Norris. Recently, Maryland’s largest school…
Agnosticism
Agnostic Teen Punished For Omitting “Under God” From the Pledge of Allegiance
Derek Giardina, a 17-year-old student at West High School in Tracy, California said he has been given detention and his grade was lowered for omitting “under…
Christianity
Deep Roots of Religious Persecution Go Beyond Maryland School District’s Holiday Calendar Mess
When we think of America’s birth story our minds go to the very essence of a country that was founded upon “freedom of religion.” So many…
Christianity
Freedom From Religion: A Healthy Separation Or An Intrusion Upon Faith?
The Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) has penned scathing letters to schools for practicing religion.According to many faith-based and secular organizations, there has been a decline…
Entertainment
Pew Study Shows Americans Want More Religion in Politics
A recent Pew Research study found that people are disappointed with religion in politics. What do the people want? More religion in politics. The latest Pew…
Atheism
Is 2014 a Bad Year for Atheists?
Though a little less than 4 months remain in 2014 I suspect New Year’s Eve celebrations can’t arrive soon enough for atheists in the United States.…
Entertainment
Restaurant discount for customers who pray before meals sparks controversy
A North Carolina diner instituted a controversial policy to get a discount on your food, but it’s since been reversed due to complaints. At Mary's Gourmet…
Agnosticism
Can the Non-Religious Seek Religious Experiences?
Many Canadians claim no religious affiliation and consider themselves non-religious. However, many of these people still hold religious or spiritual beliefs. It is not unusual in…
Agnostic
School is not a battleground for religion!
Jai Shri Raam! I received recently a communication on Facebook that was rather disconcerting – it was typed in large font in Telugu, one of the…
Christianity
Could Supreme Court Case Redefine Religion’s Role in Public Situations?
Legal scholars are predicting that a case about to get underway in the United States could become one of the largest freedom of religion cases in…
WRN Editorial Staff
Oct 8, 2013