Christianity
Oklahoma Satanist Hopes to Hand out Book at School
In response to an Oklahoma teacher passing out Gideon Bibles to students, Satanist Adam Daniels requested to hand out the introductory book to his church. It wasn’t…
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Atheism
Why are American Atheist Convention Billboards being censored? The Controversy Explained
Image courtesy of American Atheists. American Atheists are up in arms that their promotional billboard has been subject to censorship in America’s heartland. American Atheists makes…
Islam
European Mosque Hosts Symposium on Religion, Freedom, & Peace
One of western Europe’s largest mosques hosted an inter-faith national peace symposium on the theme of “Religion, Freedom and Peace” on Saturday. The event at London’s…
WRN Editorial Staff
Mar 16, 2015
Atheism
Judge okays Atheist “Reason Station” in conjunction with “Prayer Station” in Michigan City Hall
A federal judge has ruled that the city of Warren must allow a “reason station” in city hall because it allows a local church to have…
Christianity
More than Half of U.S. Republicans want to make Christianity the National Religion
In blatant disregard of the First Amendment guaranteeing freedom of religion, more than half (57%) of Christian Republicans in the U.S. are in favor of establishing…
Religion News
Houston makes history with largest sheriff’s office to allow Sikh Officers to wear their turbans and beards on duty
Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal and Sheriff Adrian Garcia. Photo courtesy of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. SALDEF Congratulates the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Garcia…
Entertainment
France & America Have Radically Different Takes on Religion
Daniel Estrin, reporting for PRI, commented on the drastically different opinions between France and America regarding religion. France has recently grown a bad reputation when it comes…
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…
Atheism
While Atheism Gains Popularity, Religion Holds Fast to its Majority
Atheism is becoming more popular all over the world, but that does not necessarily translate to the end of spirituality and religion. As greater numbers of…
Religion News
Upcoming elections in Japan portend a resurgence of Shinto’s influence in the island nation
If the December “snap” elections lead in the expected direction, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could shake the foundational operations of Japan and restore Shinto as the…
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…
Agnosticism
30 Parliamentarians Meet With USCIRF In Oslo To Sign A Freedom Of Religion Charter
USCIRF Chair Katrina Lantos Swett, Commissioner Mary Ann Glendon, and Executive Director Jackie Wolcott with parliamentarians at the launch of the International Parliamentary Coalition to Advance…
WRN Editorial Staff
Nov 13, 2014