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Religion in Canada

14 Sep 2019
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Alison Lesley

7 facts about religion in Canada Canada is the hub of cultural diversity and religions. Each of this element mixes together and makes Canada a beautiful country to live in. In this article, we are going...

Quebec’s New Law Forbids Religious Symbols to be Worn by Public Workers

07 Apr 2019
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Nathan Glover

The legislation will affect all public sector personnel in Quebec. when they go about their duties. The "Secularism bill," drafted by Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ), a center-right political entity,...

Sikh Men Finally Granted Permission to Serve in Military With Beard and Turban

01 May 2017
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Gary Nguyen

Issue of granting Sikhs permission to join the military while keeping religious symbols has been an ongoing battle for years. A fight by three Sikh men to be part of the American army has finally...

11 Jan 2017
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C Barnett

Hikers find 2,100-year-old etched cross and menorah symbols in Judean foothills Right after the New Year celebration, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery of significant religious...

German Judges Want Headscarf Ban in Courts

10 Aug 2016
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Gary Nguyen

Judges call for hijab ban in German courts. A new decision by two influential associations of German judges bans legal representatives from wearing any religious symbol while in court. This means...