religion
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Why Religion and Tolerance Must Go Hand in Hand
The path taken by those who choose hate is the one true path to perdition.
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A Movement Transcending Continents, Cultures and Generations—25 Years of the International Religious Freedom Act
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of IRFA’s passage, USCIRF published a retrospective of that watershed legislation’s first quarter-century.
Hollywood’s Casual Endorsement of Hate Speech Sets a New Low
I have absolutely had it with Hollywood and the media’s unbelievably casual acceptance of outright hate speech.
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Why Thanksgiving Is the Tie That Binds Us All
This Thanksgiving, let us be reminded that we have far more that brings us together than tears us apart.
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Those Who Reject “Organized Religion” Don’t Know What They’re Missing
Organized religion, it may be argued, has been the main, if not the sole civilizing influence our species has had.
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How David Miscavige Helped Me Change My Life
Over the decades of his leadership, Mr. Miscavige has taken Mr. Hubbard’s vision for Scientology and turned it into a reality. I can’t even conceive of how much work it took to get all the pieces in place.
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’Tis the Season. Let’s Acknowledge Why We Have It in the First Place.
’Tis the season to spend time with family, exchange gifts, have a feast. But let’s also take a few moments to acknowledge our debt to Jesus Christ, whose birthday we are celebrating.
The Gospel According to Deadbeat Hatemonger Yashar Ali
True to his word, Yashar stalks and harasses Scientologists to such an extent that his own disciples call his rants “deranged,” “insane,” and “ridiculous.”
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Pew Survey Answers the Question: Does Religion Matter?
Those affiliated with a religion are 17% more likely to feel a connection with their neighbors than those who have no faith.
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Most Americans See Religion’s Influence Declining—and Aren’t Happy About It
8 out of 10 Americans believe religion is declining in influence in public life—the largest percentage since Pew began asking the question in 2002.
