Openly Secular
Penn and Teller, the famous comedy and illusionist duo, are standing up to create a positive image of atheists, humanists, and secularists in America. As part of an initiative by Openly Secular, Penn and Teller released a video which affirmed their a…
Jedi
In 1977, George Lucas introduced a movie that has permeated many different cultural traditions. “Star Wars” didn’t just transform science fiction movies, it also worked its way into religious beliefs. Jediism was inspired by the first movie, but it wasn…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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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…
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 …
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