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September 30th, 2010
The recent debacle over Bishop Eddie Long’s alleged use of church tithes to woo young men has shaken New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to its foundations. In response to the uproar, the Rev. Carlton Pearson, a televangelist, senior minister of Christ Unive
Christian Concert on Military Base Sparks Opposition
September 27th, 2010
Is a Christian concert on a military base a violation of the establishment clause of the First Amendment? Religious freedom advocates are upset that an explicitly evangelistic concert will soon come to Fort Bragg.
Rev. Al Sharpton Blasts “Thug Culture”
September 24th, 2010
Young black Americans have been disenfranchised by the negative influence of a pervasive thug culture, argues civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton.
Church of Tattoos, Body Piercings Challenged by School
September 22nd, 2010
In a country like the U.S., new religions are popping up all the time, so it should come as no surprise that there is a church out there founded on the art of body modification.
Sex Offender Barred from Church
September 20th, 2010
The New Hampshire state Supreme Court recently confirmed the ruling of a lower court which bars convicted sex offender Jonathan Perfetto, of Manchester, N.H., from attending church services.
Freedom from Religion Conference Highlights U.S. Obsession with Religion
September 17th, 2010
One politician's plan to welcome the Freedom from Religion Foundation in her state next month might jeopardize the future of her political career, say academics.
Religious Search Engines Filter Out Dissenting Views
September 15th, 2010
New religious engines offer users an opportunity to search for information on the Web which supports their religious faith, filtering out content which might offend the religious scruples of users.
Was Jesus Really Divine? Does It Really Matter?
September 13th, 2010
The question may seem a little passé, but it still entices many. After all, if we had an answer, it would mean a fundamental paradigm shift for the world’s largest religion.
Scandinavians to Host First Same-Sex Wedding on Plane
September 9th, 2010
One of the first weddings of its kind in the world will take place when a major Scandinavian airline finds a couple to perform a wedding ceremony for in-flight, aboard one of their aircraft.
Iran Calls French First Lady a “Prostitute”
September 7th, 2010
An Iranian state newspaper called French first lady Carla Bruni a prostitute after she announced her opposition to the stoning to death of an adulterer in Iran.
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