TUSCON, Ariz. — At least for the present, an Arizona school district has rejected an atheist group’s “After School Satan Club,” a national effort that was launched in order to make a point about Bible clubs in public schools, as it notes that the organization must have a faculty sponsor in order to proceed with its application. […]
ROME — Speaking aboard a plane en route back to Italy from Poland, the Roman Catholic leader Jorge Bergoglio, also known as Pope Francis, defended the Islamic religion and said that it is “not fair” to equate Islam with violence. Bergoglio had been asked by reporters why he doesn’t speak against Islam when decrying terrorism, […]
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — A Wisconsin student who was born a female but identifies as male has filed a federal lawsuit against her school district for being denied use of the boys’ restroom and for continuing to be referred to by her feminine name. Ashton Whitaker, 16, is suing the Kenosha Unified School District No. 1 and Superintendent […]
BRULE, Neb. — A young couple that was traveling to a missionary training session was killed on Sunday along with their three children, and the tractor trailer driver who rear-ended their vehicle is now facing several charges of vehicular homicide. Jamison and Kathryne Pals of Minnesota, both 29, were reportedly traveling this past weekend to […]
The Satanic Temple, a professing atheist group that masquerades as a Satanist organization, is seeking to bring an “After School Satan Club” to schools nationwide in order to make a point about Bible clubs in public schools. The organization recently released a promotional video outlining its plans, complete with eerie music, growling and Satanic imagery. […]
MALIBU, Calif. – A prominent faith-based university has quietly embraced the Obama Administration’s mandate on “transgender” students and will allow students to use restrooms and locker rooms of the opposite sex, as it has now withdrawn its exemption from the government policy. Pepperdine University is a private California school affiliated with the Churches of Christ. […]
NEW YORK — A former employee at the clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch who was born female but identifies as male has filed a federal lawsuit against the company for allegedly being asked to wear the women’s uniform. Maha Shalaby is seeking $35 million as she claims that she was “badgered” to wear female clothing […]
PEMBROKE, Ga. — A Christian flag has been removed from a county courthouse in Georgia following a complaint from a prominent atheist activist organization. As previously reported, the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sent a letter on July 6 to the clerk of courts at the Bryan County Courthouse to demand that the flag […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A medical bill in Illinois that was signed into law this week by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is raising concern as pro-life groups in the state believe that its referral mandates for those who decline procedures for religious reasons are a blow to conscience rights. Senate Bill 1564, sponsored by Sen. Daniel Biss […]
Confusion has ensued after Hillary Clinton’s running mate Tim Kaine told reporters on Friday that he supports the Hyde Amendment just days after spokespersons said that Kaine stood behind Clinton’s goal to repeal it. As previously reported, a spokesperson for Clinton stated this week that Kaine, a Roman Catholic who personally opposes abortion but believes women […]