The Pentagon had just reduced its official list of military religious affiliation codes from more than 200 down to 31. Reasonable enough on its face. But buried in that new list was a classification scheme that placed certain faiths under a "Christian" label and left others off it entirely. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of the largest faith communities in the country and one with deep roots in the American military, was not included among the religions the federal government had designated as Christian.
A new bill in Scotland has sparked debate over religious freedom and free speech after concerns arose that it could criminalize praying inside one's home if visible from an abortion clinic. The "Safe Access Zones" bill, introduced by Scottish Green Party Member of Parliament (MSP) Gillian Mackay, seeks to establish 200-meter buffer zones around abortion facilities, preventing protests and any activities perceived as attempting to influence individuals seeking services.
"On Religious Freedom Day ... we commemorate the ... anniversary of the passing of a State law that has shaped and secured our cherished legacy of religious...
"5,000 years of recorded history have proven that mankind has always believed in God in spite of many abortive attempts to exile God," stated Franklin Roosevelt, February 10, 1940.
From the...
He sat next to George Washington in the pew at St. Paul's Chapel in New York during the religious service following Washington's Presidential Inauguration.
He helped ratify the U.S. Constitution.
His...
Pro-life advocates have expressed outrage after three progressive female clergy members held a ritual blessing at a Maryland abortion facility, praising the tools and staff involved in performing abortions.
The origin of lights at this season can be traced back to the Jewish Festival of Lights, or Feast of the Dedication, in Hebrew called "Hanukkah."
Solomon's week-long dedication of the First Temple began on the 1st day of...
In 1534, England had officially established the Church of England. A revival movement to "purify" the Church of England was led by "Puritans."
Other groups simply separated themselves, meeting in secret, being referred to as "Separatists." Members of...
Decision Magazine, a Christian publication affiliated with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, launched a voting guide ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election.
