Religious Displays
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve probably heard about the Starbucks red cup controversy. Christians are up in arms about the plain red cup which Starbucks uses during the holiday season. Some people think it’s a non-issue…
Celebrating Evolution Day
Evolution Day
In February, Darwin Day celebrates the contribution that Charles Darwin made to science. On November 24, 1859, he initially published his “On the Origin of Species.” To celebrate the contribution that Darwin made with the revolutionary work, Evolu…
What Is World Freedom Day?
World Freedom Day
November often seems like a month for military. Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11. This day is called Remembrance Day in other countries, and it not just honors our veterans, but it also commemorates the end of World War I. The United Stat…
Act to Change Campaign Focuses on Ending Harassment of Sikhs
Sikh
Some estimates suggest that about 20 percent of students are bullied during the school year. For some ethnicities and religions, the number is even higher, from 50 to 67 percent, depending on the location. A White House task force suggests that the number may …
A Victory for Civil Rights in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
The separation of church and state is one of the fundamental principles on which America was founded. Unfortunately, many of the state’s lawmakers and leaders seem to forget that. In 2012, a monument of the Ten Commandments was erected on the Oklahoma Ca…
November: A Month to Reach Beyond the Boundaries of Race or Religion
Most people in America think of Thanksgiving or Veterans Day as the two major celebrations in November. Veterans Day ranks high during the month because it is a federal holiday, which means some people get an extra day off. More importantly, the men and women who …
Read MoreA Conference for Free Thinkers
Free Thinkers
Comic-Con began as a way for self-described geeks and nerds to share their uniqueness and interests. Look at where it’s at today. Not only does the original thrive, but smaller conventions have popped up around the world. Most people don’t think o…
When Civic Leaders Bring Religion to Their Decisions
You’d almost have to be living under a rock not to have heard about Kim Davis and the battle in Kentucky over gay marriage. Although Davis is getting most of the news coverage in the fight between faith and government, that story is not the only one playing out …
Read MoreFasting as a Way to End Life
Fasting
Fasting is when you abstain from food or drink for a period of time. Generally, it is done with a spiritual observance. Practically every religion has a form of fasting. During Lent, Christians fast, giving up meat and fish. Muslims fast during the month of…
The Legal Consequences of Opposing Gay Marriage
Gay Marriage
On June 26, the United States Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal nationwide. Over 30 states had already legalized gay marriage, but the Supreme Court’s historic ruling made it the law of the land. The vote on the matter was 5–4, and the opi…