Religious Freedom

Native Americans can legally use peyote cactus in religious ceremonies. The legality of the use of the mescaline drug peyote by non-Indians, whites varies by state.

Nov 30, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Ayahuasca brew, containing dimethyltryptamine (DMT), is the sacrament of Santo Daime Church. The hallucinogen's use is a legal and freedom of religion issue worldwide.

Nov 18, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

The number of Americans calling themselves Christians has declined drastically over the last two decades as more people identify with nontraditional denominations.

Mar 9, 2009 - Nikkee Porcaro

A general myth of the Left-Hand Path philosophy is that it is "Satanic" and that those who adhere to it are evil in nature.

Mar 7, 2009 - Frederick Veldman

On January 16, 1786, the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom drafted by Thomas Jefferson and passed on that day is still proclaimed by every U.S President.

Jan 17, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

Eclectic Spirituality is a celebration of the truth found in all world religions and philosophies.

Dec 20, 2008 - Samuel Turner

Some elements in society think atheism is a new fad. It is now popular to not believe in god, but is that true in society that for years has been defined by belief.

Dec 9, 2008 - Kathy Schlossmacher

The holiest month in the Islamic calendar is the month of Ramadan. Your conduct, as a Non-Muslim and Christian, will dictate how you fare.

Aug 21, 2007 - Frank W. Hardy

Let's face it: Religious fight for freedom happened in the past and it is still happening. Only, these days it's more discreet.

Jul 13, 2007 - Felecia S. Ewald

Religion is often used to excuse conflict. So in a multicultural society should it be controlled by the state?

Apr 20, 2007 - John Stuart Reynolds

Ex-Muslim's want their own voice. Islam is the only religion that does not recognize ex-members but two brave women are trying to change this.

Mar 28, 2007 - Julie Burtinshaw