Religious Persecution
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Struggles of LDS Church & Gay Rights Supporters
The LDS church is entrenched in the gay rights arena. Mormon leaders are outspoken critics of same-sex marriage but also supporters of some basic rights for homosexuals.
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Were Fort Hood Killings Religiously Motivated?
The motivation for Major Nidal Malik Hasan's killing spree at Fort Hood remains unclear, but his Islamic faith and his experiences as a Muslim may have been factors.
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Stereotypes of Witches in the Movies and on T.V.
Witches do not worship the devil, use eye of newt, or brew potions. Many Wiccans argue that the stereotype of the evil old hag who eats children is a form of persecution.
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Clergy's Opposition to Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses have often been the target of violent mob action and persecution. The case studies are numerous - this article focuses on just three.
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Why is There Opposition to Jehovah's Witnesses?
Throughout the history of Jehovah's Witnesses, their beliefs and practices have spurred controversy and opposition all over the world. Why do they face such opposition?
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The Motivations Of China's Religious Persecution
China's government is highly restrictive of some religions. This article examines the often-overlooked motivations lying behind laws unfamiliar to many in the West.
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Buddhism and Islam in China
Although Buddhism and Islam are two very different religions, their roles within China can be compared to one another when examining persecution.
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China and Restrictions on the Falun Gong
This article gives a brief overview of the Falun Gong movement and evaluates China's policy towards the group before finally weighing the implications of such policies.
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Atheism and Religion
A frank discussion of atheism, supported by science, and theism, dependent on blind faith.
Why religious dogma hates critical thinking and scientific methodology
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