UN Passes “Defamation of Religions” Resolution

December 21, 2009

The UN General Assembly has again passed a "defamation of religions" resolution, but with less support than last year.

Federal Appeals Court Reviews Mt. Soledad Cross Case

December 17, 2009

A 3-judge panel considered whether the Mt. Soledad cross can remain on public land. How the court will decide is anyone's guess.

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Council for Secular Humanism Wins Victory in Case Challenging Faith-Based Prison Programs

December 15, 2009

CSH won an important victory in its case challenging the use of tax dollars to provide faith-based programs in Florida prisons.

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Survey Shows Rise in Paranormal Beliefs, Blending of Christian, New Age, Eastern Religion

December 12, 2009

A new poll shows increased belief in the paranormal, as well as a mixing of traditional religion and New Age fantasy.

Supreme Court to Decide Christian Student Group’s Right to Violate Non-Discrimination Policy

December 07, 2009

The Supreme Court today granted cert. in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez.

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Supreme Court Denies Cert. in Case Involving Valedictorian’s Religious Graduation Address

November 30, 2009

The Supreme Court declined to take a school prayer case involving a high schooler's unexpectedly religious valedictory address.

Pakistan Pushes Irish Blasphemy Law Language at the UN

November 23, 2009

Ireland criminalized blasphemy in July. Pakistan is now using Ireland's blasphemy law to push UN member states to do the same.

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Who’s a Jew? In the UK, Judges Decide

November 08, 2009

A British Court weighs in on who counts as Jewish.

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House Democrats’ Health Care Reform Bill Doesn’t Mandate Coverage for Faith Healing

November 02, 2009

Thankfully, the House's health care reform bill doesn't mandate coverage for faith healing.

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Church of Scientology Convicted of Fraud in France

October 27, 2009

A French court has conviceted the Church of Scientology of fraud. Was it right to do so?

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