China Among the Worst and Anti-Semitism on the Rise Internationally A new Pew study on religious liberty and persecution across the world entitled- “Latest Trends in Religious Restrictions and Hostilities” showed that China headed the list of the most restrictive nations. North Korea was not included in this study since it is too difficult to […]
A recent survey taken by the Pew Research Center shows that Americans are closely divided over whether wedding related businesses should be forced to participate in same-sex ceremonies or be allowed to opt out for religious reasons. Also in the same poll a large majority indicated that the role and influence of religion in the […]
When Christians turn way from their religion and join the growing ranks of agnostics and atheists in America they no longer are considered Christian. But what happens to the increasing number of American Jews that turn their backs on their traditional religion? Judaism is more than just a religion, it is also a genealogical family […]
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) From CNN News: A leader of a breakaway Amish community in rural eastern Ohio was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison for forcibly cutting the beards and hair of community members. Samuel Mullet Sr., 67, and 15 followers were found guilty last year in connection with what authorities said were […]
A new study by Pew shows that nearly 20% (19.6) of Americans are now ‘nones’ -unaffiliated with any religion. Even more startling for the future, in the same study it shows that A third (32%) of the adults under 30 claim no religious affiliation. The study also shows that Protestant Christianity is on the […]
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) The US State department just released their “International Religious Freedom Report for 2011.” The funding for the committee that does the on-going research for this report was nearly eliminated by the Obama administration and their supporters in Congress. However, the outcry from religious leaders across the USA made it a political […]
(Photo credit: ellebnere) The British hotel manager who replaced the Bibles in the rooms with copies of Fifty Shades of Grey is calling the overwhelmingly negative response he has received, mostly from Americans, as “un-Christian.” Really? <Read the Christian Post article> Response: Really? What a shame! One would think that replacing Bibles with an […]
(Photo credit: ellebnere) From the Huffington Post: A British hotel has replaced the ubiquitous nightstand Bible with something a bit more modern: "Fifty Shades Of Grey." The irony is that the Damson Dene Hotel, located in England’s Lake District, was purchased from a Methodist group 10 years ago, reports MSNBC. Its owner, Jonathan Denby, […]
There was a time in America when there was a great deal of respect and confidence in American churches and clergy. A number of things have happened over the years including the rise of secularism and the onslaught of clergy scandals particularly in the Catholic Church. A recent Gallup poll shows that the opinion and […]
The infamous hacker group ‘Anonymous’ has now declared war on Christianity and proclaimed that religion is a “sickness.” Hackers claiming to be members of "Anonymous" took down three church websites on March 2 and replaced the main page in each with a clip from atheist Richard Dawkins along with a statement calling religion a sickness.”: […]
