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May 13 2021
Analysis
Is politics the new religion?
Mandy will always remember Jan. 6, 2021, in a deeply personal way. Because she was there, inside the U.S. Capitol, supporting her president.
The images she saw that day remain sharp: The giant American flag carried by the crowd as they marched from the Ellipse. Singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” on the Capitol steps. And finally, entering the building through open doors and standing
Christian Science MonitorOct 24 2023
Analysis
Trump pledges to turn away those who don’t like ‘our religion’
Donald Trump is not understood to be a particularly religious person. When he launched his candidacy for the 2016 Republican nomination, he would insist that the Bible was his favorite book (edging out “The Art of the Deal”), although he was unable to identify a favorite passage or, at times, demonstrate much familiarity with it. As president, he rarely went to church — one exception being
Washington PostJul 27 2020
Opinion
The woke war on religion
Though you wouldn’t know it from most American media outlets, the phenomenon of vandalizing and burning religious sites which is accelerating in Europe has, like a virus, jumped an ocean and is now among us.
Over the past month, statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary have been damaged in states as far apart as Colorado, Missouri, New York, Tennessee, and Massachusetts. On July 11, a
The Spectator WorldApr 11 2020
Background
Religion in the United States
Religion in the United States is diverse with Christianity being the majority religion. Various religious faiths have flourished within the United States. A majority of Americans report that religion plays a very important role in their lives, a proportion unique among developed countries.[2] Freedom of religion in the United States is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the United States
WikipediaApr 27 2022
Opinion
Is Nancy Pelosi Establishing a Religion?
When the House of Representatives convened for a three-minute session on Monday, the proceedings opened with a written statement from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
"I hereby appoint the Honorable Andy Kim to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day," Pelosi declared.
As recorded by C-SPAN, Kim, empowered by Pelosi, then instantly announced: "The prayer will be offered by Chaplain
CNSNews.comJul 06 2023
News
Josh Hawley spits in Founding Fathers' eyes on religion
You might never suspect it, but Josh Hawley is a smart guy. He comes from a wealthy family and attended a tony private school where he was actually valedictorian. Then he was off to Stanford and finally on to Yale, where he was editor of the Yale Law Review. Like many of those who dominate the current Republican Party, Hawley’s loud and frequent ignorance about all things related to the
Daily KosJun 20 2023
News
Supreme Court's Ruling on Religion Case—What to Know
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to soon rule in the case of a Christian mailman who refused to work on Sundays.
The case centers on Gerald Groff in Pennsylvania, who was told that as part of his job with the U.S. Postal Service, he would need to start delivering Amazon packages on Sundays.
He declined, saying that his Sundays are for church and family. Officials with the
NewsweekSep 19 2023
News
Religion professor breaks down Odinism and its role in the Delphi murders
INDIANAPOLIS — What exactly is Odinism? Richard Allen’s defense attorneys thrust it into the heart of the Delphi murder case in a 136-page court filing on Monday. A professor with a Ph.D. in World Religions told I-Team 8 that Odinism is a Pagan-based religion with its roots in the Nordic region of Europe. “For Odinists, this is sort of the religion of their blood,” Jefferson Calico, a
Wish TVFeb 02 2023
News
Psychedelic churches in US pushing boundaries of religion
The tea tasted bitter and earthy, but Lorenzo Gonzales drank it anyway. On that frigid night in remote Utah, he was hoping for a life-changing experience, which is how he found himself inside a tent with two dozen others waiting for the psychedelic brew known as ayahuasca to kick in.
Soon, the gentle sounds of a guitar were drowned out by people vomiting — a common downside of the drug
Associated Press