How did phrases like “One nation under God” become part of the Pledge of Allegiance, and “In God We Trust” become America’s national motto? As Christian [...]
In the coming days, the United States Supreme Court will hear a case on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) – a federal law that guarantees all people treatment for [...]
Language and the words we use possess the extraordinary ability to bridge divides and bring people together, fostering understanding and solidarity among diverse communities. However, when [...]
As many faith traditions across the globe celebrate important Holy Days this weekend, it provides an opportunity for introspection and diving deeper into our personal relationships with [...]
In a new book entitled In Freedom We Trust: An Atheist Guide to Religious Liberty, father-son team Edward and Michael Buckner make a compelling case for maintaining the fundamental secular nature [...]
We slouched into the New Year with a resolution to the so-called “fiscal cliff” situation that satisfied no one. With issues ranging from gun control to the debt ceiling, [...]
The well-organized and well-funded campaign to inflame fear of and hostility toward Muslims and Islam has been well-documented. But that doesn’t make having to see Pamela Geller, et. [...]
Here’s what’s coming up on the next State of Belief Radio: a provocative new ad campaign meant to achieve nothing less than “Taking back Islam from Muslim & anti-Muslim extremists [...]
At least last year, Hannukah and Christmas overlapped. Not so this year, with the Festival of Lights ending before the full force of the Christmas season even arrived. The way its celebrated in [...]
Here’s what’s coming up on the next State of Belief Radio: Why are the likes of Mike Huckabee and Newt Gingrich joining the outrageous Westboro Baptist Church in blaming the Newtown [...]