Taslima Nasrin

Bangladeshi Atheist Escapes Islamist Death Threats, Moves to the United States

A prominent Bangladeshi atheist activist moves to the United States after death threats from islamist extremists. Taslima Nasrin’s relocation comes after three well-known atheists,

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How Did the Catholic Church Lose Ireland’s Gay Marriage Vote?

Despite the Catholic Church's stance against same-sex marriage and Ireland's majority Catholic population, Ireland voted to legalize gay marriage. In a turn events that

Panchen Lama

Tibet Wants China to Return Panchen Lama 20 Years After Disappearance

It has been 20 years since China abducted the 11th Panchen Lama when he was 6 years old, and Tibet is calling for support

Michigan Approves Bills that Allow Adoption Agencies to Refuse Service based on Sexual Orientation and Religion

Three bills were passed that permit Michigan adoption agencies to deny service based on faith-based beliefs. The Michigan Senate Families Seniors and Human Services

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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