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Kentucky Putting the Bible Back in Schools

April 25th, 2017

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has signed a bill that will allow public schools in the state to teach Bible study classes. While these classes would not be mandatory, they are nonetheless proving controversial. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 147 Comments »

Russia Bans Jehovah’s Witnesses Nationwide

April 24th, 2017

The Russian Supreme Court has just upheld a law that effectively bans Jehovah's Witnesses nationwide. The ruling classifies Jehovah’s Witnesses as an “extremist group” that is a “threat" to public security. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 22 Comments »

The International Church of Cannabis Opens Its Doors

April 20th, 2017

The International Church of Cannabis preaches the benefits of cannabis use, but some critics aren't buying it. They refuse to recognize cannabis worship as a real religion, and insist the church is no more than a scheme to justify getting high all the time. What do you think? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 69 Comments »

Filipino Atheists Pulling from the Christian Missionary Playbook

March 27th, 2017

Atheist groups in the Philippines are stealing tactics used by Christian missionaries in the hopes of boosting an atheist movement that has struggled to gain a foothold in the majority-Catholic country. Will it work to fight fire with fire? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 2 Comments »

Is the United States a Christian Country?

February 21st, 2017

The debate is about as old as this country itself, and you need not travel far to find supporters for both sides of the argument. Many people insist that although Christianity remains the dominant religion in the United States, we are not, by definition, a “Christian country”. Others emphatically disagree. What do you think? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 90 Comments »

Prayer Discounts End at North Carolina Diner

August 12th, 2014

For four years, Mary’s Gourmet Diner had offered discounts to customers who conducted public prayer before meals while charging the full price to those who did not pray before meals. That's now ending. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 4 Comments »

Hobby Lobby President Pushes Public School Bible Course

April 28th, 2014

Should public high schools teach classes using Bible-based curricula? Steve Green, the president of craft store chain Hobby Lobby, seems to think so. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 2 Comments »

Santorum's Theocratic Backlash against Secularism

February 28th, 2012

Ultra-conservative, right-wing Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum is attacking former president John F. Kennedy's belief that state and church should remain separate. Continue Reading »

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