The distinction between civil and religious marriage contracts solve many of the problems raised by opponents of same-sex marriage concerned for their religious freedom rights. To receive federal and state benefits assigned to married couples, a civil marriage must be [...]
Freedom of religion, freedom of belief, and freedom of expression are at the heart of international human rights agreements, just as they are at the heart of the U.S. Constitution. All persons deserve to be able to freely select their [...]
On behalf of four Colorado residents, the atheist group Freedom From Religion Foundation has lost its case in a bid to ban what they felt was an unconstitutional "State Day of Prayer" proposed by the governor, with the state Supreme Court [...]
Religion scholar and atheist Navy chaplain candidate Jason Heap has decided to fight the rejection of his application with support from the Humanist Society. Heap argues that he was not passed over because of a lack of qualifications, but for [...]
Under new policy guidelines, 500 of Australia's school chaplains may not have their positions federally funded. The new rules state that all student welfare officers must possess "religious qualifications or endorsements by a recognised or accepted religious institution", potentially barring employment [...]
A new Pew study shows that nearly a full third of the Earth's 196 countries currently display religious symbols on their national flag. Christian symbols are the most used followed by those of the Islamic faith. Regional analysis of these [...]
In this Fox News 'First on the Kelly File' video clip featuring Megyn Kelly, see a spirited discussion between Kelly and Mikey Weinstein of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation over the proposed removal of the word 'God' from the Air [...]
Congress has recently seen proposals that would permit religious organizations to endorse political candidates while receiving 501(c)(3) benefits. IRS rules prohibit partisan politicking by any organization ÔÇô religious or secular ÔÇô that receives tax exemptions under 501(c)(3). Churches, like secular [...]
Total charitable contributions by individuals, foundations, bequests, and corporations reached $298.42 billion in 2011, with religious organizations receiving the largest share ÔÇô thirty-two percent ÔÇô of total estimated contributions. Holding religious organizations to the same filing standards as other charitable [...]
Military culture problematically promotes religious belief. A Department of Defense public affairs officer recently stated that it is acceptable to talk about faith but not to push it on others. However, specific case studies, regulatory requirements, and even basic definition [...]
