Freedom Of Religion

Colonial American women's rights were restricted by the patriarchal view of English Common Law. As in England, women were viewed as chattel and had no individual legal rights. However, American frontier life and the small communities allowed some Colonial women to have more legal and personal rights in the Colonies than in England. more »

Many people with religious beliefs can interact with atheists without a problem; in fact, the subject of belief in a deity may not ever come up. However, the beliefs of some religious people compel them to discuss religion with others and they may even try to attempt an conversion. Atheists can advocate for themselves to those who... more »

The Church of Scientology is currently under siege by the US criminal justice system. Based upon the ideas of the late science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology focuses on alien beings, or Thetans, that invade and corrupt the human spirit, loosed upon the Earth by the galactic dictator, Xenu.

Today, Scientology is... more »

Celebrating Hanukkah is very important for many Americans, and introducing Hanukkah to a classroom can be a fun and informational addition to the calendar. Decorating a classroom for Hanukkah means learning a little about the historic stories and traditions of the day, and adapting that to the resources you have available. It's... more »

If your religion means a great deal to you and guides you in all aspects of your life, you may consider becoming a member of the Christian Right. The Christian right is a group of right-wing Christians, characterized by their conservative social and political values. Although generally called the "Christian Right" the group features a... more »