Our Secular Nation
A principle goal of the Religious Right today is to undermine, and eventually end, the secular foundations of the American government. They want a Christian, religious government rather than a secular government. Why? Because they don't believe in se...(Continue Reading)
National and Secular Holidays in the Spanish-Speaking World
Learn about the secular holidays celebrated in areas where Spanish is spoken....(Continue Reading)
One Nation, Under Secularism
There is a consensus among many Americans that the United States was founded, politically, as a fundamentally religious nation. According to this view, America was created as an expression of religious (and specifically Christian) values, principles,...(Continue Reading)
Britain: Most Secular, Most Atheist Nation?
Although the Church of England is being torn asunder by conflict between conservative evangelicals and progressives, apparently the average Briton isn't much interested in religion in the first place. According to a recent survey of 10 countries cond...(Continue Reading)
Christians Fleeing Iraq
Under Saddam Hussein, Iraq was a largely secular nation. As dictator he was able to keep religious disagreements in check and prevent differences from escalating into violence. That is no longer the case and religious minorities are in a tough......(Continue Reading)
Hell in Germany: Muslim Women Suffering Violent Abuse
A common problem in Muslims communities in many secular Western nations is the presence of violence against women. In Islam, women don't have the same status or rights as men; this can lead to pretty awful treatment and even physical......(Continue Reading)
Pope Benedict XVI: Western Churches Dying?
Western nations are becoming increasing secular and this has Pope Benedict XVI worried. He thinks that mainstream churches in the West are dying out and increasing numbers of people no longer have any use for his god. I wonder if......(Continue Reading)
Bradlaugh, Charles
Glossary of Religion and Philosophy - Short Biography of Bradlaugh, Charles...(Continue Reading)
Accommodationists and Separation of Church and State: Who Are They? What Do They Believe?
The accommodationist approach to the separation of church and state opposes the separationist approach which has been dominant in the courts. According to accommodationists, the First Amendment should be read much more narrowly than it has been in re...(Continue Reading)
U.S. Must Repent
Many evangelical Christians are, quite simply, paranoid. They believe they can see the handywork of Satan everywhere they turn and they are convinced that the forces of evil are on a mission to destroy Christianity, America, and themselves.......(Continue Reading)
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