Representative Jared Huffman of California, the only self-declared “humanist” in Congress, writes in a new book that the separation of church and state is in grave danger.
Category: Religion-State Relations
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A Democrat Sounds the Alarm on Christian Nationalism in Congress
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He Tried to Endorse From the Pulpit. He Wound Up Without a Church.
The I.R.S. says churches can now support candidates during services, but many denominations still forbid it. A Wisconsin pastor learned the hard way.
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Americans Haven’t Found a Satisfying Alternative to Religion
Is it any wonder the country is revisiting faith?
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Hobby Lobby Is Opening Its First Manhattan Store. Not Everyone Is Happy.
The crafts retailer, whose owners are vocal about their evangelical belief, is coming to TriBeCa in Manhattan. Not everyone is pleased.
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Sofia Gubaidulina Was Both Fully Modern and Sincerely Spiritual
Sofia Gubaidulina’s work, with its thorniness and religious themes, put her at odds with the Soviet government.
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Under Hindu Nationalist Leaders, Sectarian Violence Flares in India
A gunman who killed Muslim train passengers and a Hindu march that turned riotous underscore how the partisan stances of India’s top Hindu leaders have given license to chaotic elements in the country.
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Supreme Court Sides With Postal Carrier Who Refused to Work on Sabbath
The unanimous decision interpreted a federal civil rights law to require employers to make substantial efforts to accommodate their workers’ religious practices.