The Supreme Court voted Wednesday to let states withhold scholarships from students studying theology. See story: [read...]

Eighteen former and current employees from the social services arm of the Salvation Army sued the organization in federal court this week, accusing it of imposing a religious veil over secular, publicly financed activities like caring for foster children and counseling young people with AIDS. See story: [read...]

A UN Human Rights Commission that is "in crisis" awaits Louise Arbour, the Canadian Supreme Court justice whose nomination to be the world’s most visible human rights defender was confirmed Friday. See story: [read...]

Although the Bush administration is hardly the first to politicize science, no administration in recent memory has so shamelessly distorted scientific findings for policy reasons or suppressed them when they conflict with political goals. See editorial: [read...]

American Atheists and the Godless Americans March on Washington (GAMOW) Task Force will host a mass rally on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on March 24, beginning at approximately 11 AM. See story: [read...]

Sen. Richard Shelby and Rep. Robert Aderholt of Alabama have introduced bills in the U.S. Senate and House that would define public religious displays as constitutional rights not subject to review by federal courts. See story: [read...]

A prominent rationalist from Kerala is south India published a book on a cult holy woman called Matha Amrithanandamayi (original name Sudhamani). See story: [read...]

Preacher and Philippines presidential candidate Brother Eddie Villanueva asked friends and supporters last week to avoid using religion to convince people to vote for him. See story: [read...]

In endorsing a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages, President Bush exhibits a disappointingly narrow view of love, commitment, and family. See story: [read...]

From 'Mourning Sickness' to 'The Passion' ... See links: [read...]

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A man walking along a California beach was deep in prayer. Suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, the Lord said, "Because you have TRIED to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish." Get the joke: [read...]