Christianity
Marine Forced to Remove Bible Verse from Desk Is Going to Court
A Marine says her religious freedom was infringed when she was forced to remove a Bible quote from her desk. The case of a Marine who…
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Entertainment
Amish Man Not Allowed to Buy Gun is Suing U.S. Government
Amish man fights photo ID required to purchase a gun because it’s a violation of his religious beliefs. Andrew Hertzler, who is a member of the…
Entertainment
Orwellian First Amendment Defense Act May Favor Religious Bigotry
The proposed bill reassures every individual or groups on their freedom to exercise and abide by their beliefs. After the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration…
Ethics
House republicans push for new religious freedom bill: First Amendment Defense Act
The First Amendment Defense Act, would protect churches, charities and private schools from being punished by the government for opposing same-sex marriage. Following the U.S. Supreme…
Atheism
Atheists Continue to Challenge “In God We Trust” on U.S. Currency
Michael Newdow has vehemently opposed the appearance of “In God we trust” across the United States currency, though he was continuously shot down by the Supreme…
Christianity
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 committee passed…
Issues
Poll Finds Majority of Americans Object to Religious Freedom Laws Against Same-Sex Rights
Poll results show a strong resistance towards allowing businesses to discriminate based on religious beliefs. The results published Thursday found that a majority of Americans will…
Christianity
Neil deGrasse Tyson on Scientology, Bush Administration and Science, and Indiana’s RFRA
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a 56-year-old cosmologist and astrophysicist who is well-known for his several science shows, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, StarTalk, and ScienceNow, as well…
Christianity
‘SNL’ Lampoons Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and Scientology in Latest Episode
Celebrating its 40th year, Saturday Night Live is known to tackle controversial events head on. This week’s episode included sketches on a new religious freedom bill…
Issues
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Responds to RFRA Criticisms
After the nation retaliated against Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Gov. Mike Pence spoke to the press to assuage fears & announce an amendment. Indiana Gov.…
Issues
Indiana’s RFRA Paves Way for Church of Cannabis
Bill Levin has officially established the First Church of Cannabis after Indiana passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In response to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act…
Entertainment
Indiana Passes Controversial Religious Freedom Act
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law drawing mixed reactions. Indiana governor Mike Pence signed into law a controversial religious freedom…