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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.…
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Entertainment
Where Does America Rank in terms of Religious Restrictions?
Pew Research conducted a study on religious restrictions worldwide. Where does America fall on the list? In their 6th annual research center study, PEW researchers looked…
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…
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How sectarian violence within Islam hurts the youth
Three young muslim teenagers playing “war games” on the streets in the muslim quarter of the old city of Jerusalem. Robert Hoetink / Shutterstock.com Muslim leaders…
Christianity
In Theaters Today – New film, from creators of ‘God’s Not Dead,’ asks ‘Do You Believe?’
Do You Believe, a film depicting the lives of 12 people as they journey to find God, is scheduled to be released today in over 1,100…
Religion News
Study Proves Religious Hostility Persists in the West
A recent study found that religious hostility persists, even in western nations that many would believe were free from such persecutions. Despite the general sense that…
Issues
President Obama’s visit to India challenges the nation on these key issues
President Obama spoke about the issues of religious freedom, economic equality and women’s rights during his trip to India. In what appears to be President Obama’s…
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…
Entertainment
Is Malaysia Ready For A Fresh Start In 2015?
2014 was a year of major headlines concerning religion and religious freedoms in Malaysia. What will 2015 hold for the nation and its people? As a…
Judaism
Rabbi David Saperstein Becomes First Jewish Ambassador For Religious Freedom
The U.S. Senate has approved Rabbi David Saperstein as Ambassador for Religious Freedom in an attempt to strengthen religious freedom throughout the world. He is the…
Buddhism
Myanmar Drafts Shocking Laws on Religion and Family
Myanmar parliament discusses laws that would restrict religion and family. The President of Myanmar, Thein Sein, has recently approved a draft law that has gained the disapproval…
Issues
Kansas Dismisses Science Standards Lawsuit
A Federal Judge dismissed a lawsuit against Kansas’ educational science standards because challengers “did not claim specific enough injuries” to sustain. On Tuesday, December 2, U.S.…