Society & Culture

Civil Rights Commission: ‘Religious Liberty,’ ‘Religious Freedom’ Code Words for Intolerance, Homophobia, and ‘Christian Supremacy’

“Christian aid group World Vision has laid off about 120 contractors in the Gaza Strip following allegations by Israel that the agency’s operations manager in the territory had diverted funds to the Islamist group Hamas.” Reuters

“The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Sept. 7 a proposed rule that would effectively prevent states from prohibiting Title X funds for abortion providers.” BPNews

“Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson expressed to hundreds gathered for the annual Values Voter Summit Friday his passionate distaste for secular humanism and his enthusiastic support for Donald Trump for president.” CPost

“However, survey finds they also don’t want pastors who do campaign to be punished.” CToday

Even a church could be seen as a place of public accommodation if it holds a secular event, such as a spaghetti supper, that is open to the general public.

Conservative Activist Phyllis Schlafly Dead At 92



The story of white Christian America is, among other things, a story of changing demographics, evolving attitudes toward organized religion, and an ensconced political establishment that some working class whites view as being lost at sea.



The Decline of White Christian America, Explained in 4 Books



“The New York Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the definition of ‘parent’ under a section of the state’s Domestic Relations Law should be expanded, in a decision that will serve to better accommodate same-sex couples.” Jurist

Comment about farm declining to book same-sex wedding moves owner to stop hosting ceremonies