Current Events
Religious Liberty on North Dakota Ballot (Devils Lake Journal)
EXCERPT: A North Dakota constitutional amendment about religious freedom will be on the state ballot next year. Secretary…
Current Events
In Human Hands
When President Bush introduced his nominee for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts to the nation…
Current Events
The dangers of relinquishing liberty for a quiet and “safe” life
In recent months, it has become increasingly clear that religious freedom, or any individual liberties for that matter,…
Current Events
French Court Approves Veil Ban (AJE)
EXCERPT: France’s highest court has approved a law banning full-facial veils in public – with the exception of…
Church and State
Death of Snake Handling Preacher Shines Light on Lethal Appalachian Tradition (CNN)
EXCERPT: When Mack Wolford, one of the most famous Pentecostal serpent handlers in Appalachia, is laid to rest…
Politics
Trivia Question: Which Current State Governor Participated in an Exorcism?
Here are some clues: A convert to Christianity during the early 1990s, this governor is no academic slouch,…
Current Events
The Winter Olympics and Inequality in Global Athletics
In high school, the only sports I played to any significant extent were soccer and basketball. A lot…
Church and State
Rick Perry and the perils of sectarian religion in 2012 – Figuring Faith – The Washington Post
EXCERPT: [T]his year the GOP presidential primary has also been infused, most prominently by Texas Governor Rick Perry,…
Human Rights
Preferential Treatment, Persecution, or Loss of Privilege?
Some people believe that their religion obligates them to not only control themselves, but to control others as…
Church and State
European Church leaders call for protection of ‘Sunday rest’ (SofiaEcho)
The church representatives expressed their wish to see the Sunday rest day being better protected in national legislations…