Catholicism
Pope Issues Law that All Priests and Nuns Must Report Sexual Abuse
It is not mandatory to report crimes to local police A revolutionary new edict by Pope Francis forces all Catholic nuns and priests to report sexual…
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Catholicism
Islam
After Being Attacked, Muslim Woman Becomes the First Fined for Wearing Burqa
Danish “Burqa Ban” came into effect on August 1 Denmark's new law banning full-face veils as per Islamic tradition netted its first prosecution.[/tweetit] A 28-year-old niqab-wearing woman…
Atheism
Atheist Sues Over Being Forced to Attend Alcoholics Anonymous
Claims Alcoholics Anonymous forces participants to believe in God James Lindon, an Ohio atheist and humanist convicted of drug charges, filed in Cleveland federal court a…
Issues
Scientology Budapest Headquarters Raid Ruled Illegal, Church Claims Victory
In a move that the Church of Scientology considers “a victory for religious freedom and human rights for the church,” the Central Court of Buda ruled…
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Mar 1, 2018
Christianity
Missouri Supreme Court to hear Satanic Temple Abortion Case
Could Involve Modification of Historical Hobby Lobby Case A member of the somewhat popular Satanic Temple has filed a lawsuit challenging Missouri’s abortion law. The suit…
Christianity
Legal Battle Over Giant Cross in Florida
Town Fights Judge Ruling Cross Unconstituional Despite a judge of the US District Court giving the ruling that the prominent Christian cross located in Bayview Park,…
Christianity
Two Black Pastors are Suing Coca-Cola for Misleading Public on Health Risks of Soda
The company allegedly ran deceptive campaigns intentionally. Two African-American pastors, Willam Lamar of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. and Delman Coates of Mount…
Christianity
Supreme Court Takes Case on Religious Freedom vs. LGBT Couple
Does someone get to deny same-sex marriage services if it is against their religious beliefs? The question of whether the addition of Neil Gorsuch would make…
Bahá'í Faith
BIC: The Advancement of Women, Equality and True Prosperity
BAHA’I FAITH SERIES – TOWARD PROSPERITY: THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN The Baha’i Faith is a faith based on the beliefs that God wants humankind to be…
Catholicism
The Miracle Story of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Religious Significance of the Transfiguration. Catholics and the majority of other Christian churches celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration every year on August 6. The Transfiguration…
Islam
#MenInHijab: Iranian Men Post Selfies Wearing Hijabs to Protest Veiling Law
Iranian men are showing support with women against the hijab law. Iranians are protesting the conservative laws of the country that restrict a woman's freedom. Ever…
Issues
Bill Targets CA Christian Colleges Transgender Discrimination
Proposed bill will put an end to anti-LGBT discrimination by Christian colleges in California. Two bills, Assembly Bill 1888 and Senate Bill 1146, are under the…