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How Political is Your Pastor? Very, a New Study Shows

A new study examines the political leanings of religious leaders. Does church influence your politics or do you seek a house of worship that connects with your political beliefs? A study conducted by...

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Atheist Arizona Legislator Stands Up for Secularism

Democrat Athena Salman criticized for secular invocation In public ceremonies, different faiths will offer prayers. Christians and Jews who are gathered for a graduation ceremony will offer prayers to...

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Pence Appears at Focus on Family Event

The US Vice President attends religious right group’s anniversary celebration; promises unwavering support from Trump administration. US Vice President, Mike Pence, flew to Colorado to attend an...

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Trump’s New Ban Unlocks Religious Anger and Praise

Leaders on Media Condemn and Applaud There has been a vocal response to President Trump’s Tweet that he will be banning transgender people from the military, both supporting and attacking. Religious...

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Over 4,000 Faith Leaders Want Trump to Keep Johnson Amendment

President Trump has signed the executive order to stymie the law About 4,000 faith leaders from different religions have given their signatures to a letter which urges Congress to keep the Johnson...

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Why Are Steve Bannon’s Religious Beliefs So Mysterious?

Political Strategist Combines Several Theories to Promote Unique View of Catholicism Steve Bannon, a name that that creates intense hatred or adulation. Known as one of the central figures in the...

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Trump Voters Hate Islam and are Extremely Religious

Mental health and religiosity are interconnected United States citizens who voted Republican during presidential elections on 2016 tend to describe themselves as extremely religious. They also believe...

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You Will Be Surprised How Religion Has Changed in America

Survey shows that political parties will need to change their approach A survey conducted by Pew Research Center found that approximately 27 percent of adults consider themselves spiritual but not...

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Former Spy Apologizes for Supporting Anti-Semitic Article

Sometimes it is worth paying attention to you who quote. Former CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson has had to apologize for endorsing an anti-Semitic article. The article “America’s Jews Are Driving...

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Australian Christians Shocked by Rapper Macklemore’s Performance

In an already charged political and religious climate, U.S. rapper Macklemore delivered a pointed political message. The rapper performed his smash hit “Same Love” about gay marriage equality at the...

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Religious Groups Protest New Abortion Bill in Illinois

In surprise decision, Gov. Rauner approves bill to expand abortion coverage. On Thursday, September 28, the governor of Illinois signed a bill expanding abortion care within the state. Governor Bruce...

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Is the Trump Administration Using Religion to Allow Discrimination?

New Guidelines by Justice Department Show Problem with Religious Freedom Civil liberty groups are worried the United States is moving against secularism. Attorney General Jeff Sessions released a...

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Trump Deepens Alliance With White Evangelicals Voters

In a provocative speech, Trump promises to protect conservative Christian values. President Trump has promised to end “attacks on Judeo-Christian values.” He spoke as the first president to visit the...

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Does Mike Pence Really Want to “Hang the Gays”?

The Vice President has a Strong History in Opposition to LGBT Community President Trump is once again in trouble for something he said and this time its directly drawn in his Vice President, Mike...

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First Sikh Mayor of New Jersey Elected

Ravi Bhalla Will Be New Mayor of Hoboken The electoral victories on Tuesday included the election of Ravi Bhalla, the first Sikh mayor of New Jersey. Mr. Bhalla will become the mayor of Hoboken in...

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Congressman Jared Huffman: Too Much Religion In Politics

Rep. Jared Huffman Comes Out As a Non-Believer Rep. Jared Huffman, a California Democratic Congressman, in an interview, announced he identifies as a humanist, and he believes there is “too much...

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Why We Need To Teach Religion in Schools

To Battle Ignorance We Need More Knowledge Can you explain the difference between a shia and a sunni? Can you explain the reason why there are multiple denominations of Christianity? Why are there...

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Roy Moore Getting Support from Alabama Clergy

Online Petition with over 50 Signatures Defend Christian Values Does the importance of personal beliefs sometimes mean you are willing to forget the core understanding of those beliefs? That is the...

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Televangelist Jim Bakker Claims Trump Protected By God

Attacks Democrats and Praises Trump In Recent Comments American pastor and televangelist Jim Bakker claimed that ‘all hell will break loose’ if the Democrats regain power, claiming that President...

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Vice President Pence Has A Special Rule About Meeting Women

Follows Lesson From Evangelical Preacher Billy Graham When allegations began to surface about the sexual misconduct of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, some suggested the solution lies in a...

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