Religious Freedom Archives - Page 16 of 19
July 31st, 2017
Ever fantasized about taking more than one wife? Although technically illegal, the practice of polygamy lives on in certain remote areas of the U.S. One of the most infamous (and ominous) of these places is a storied Mormon commune on the border between Arizon
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June 29th, 2017
In a surprise announcement, the Supreme Court declared that it will rule on the case of a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding.
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June 13th, 2017
A controversial billboard overlooking a busy highway in Indianapolis has drawn mounting criticism from the area’s Muslim community. The message makes a sarcastic (and not so subtle) reference to the Prophet Muhammad.
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May 23rd, 2017
Earlier this month, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a law that sought to ban child marriage across the state. If enacted, it would have made New Jersey the first state in the country to outlaw marriage for children under the age of 18. As of now, chi
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May 15th, 2017
Alabama has recently passed legislation that would allow for private adoption agencies to refuse to house orphaned children in the homes of gay couples.
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May 4th, 2017
President Trump marked the National Day of Prayer by signing an executive order making it easier for churches to take an active role in politics. The order gives churches much wider leeway to engage in political speech and endorse specific candidates.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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The Universal Life Church Ministries proudly welcomes all who feel called to get ordained, regardless of creed. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Wiccan, Atheist – and more – to join our growing non-denominational congregation. Underlying everything we do is a simple core belief: that we are all children of the same universe.