“It’s often seen as a cultural practice and not a crime. Women are considered as commodities – both by the husband who takes them and their own families who accept a deal.”… Read the rest

The mutilated bodies of children have been discovered at roadsides, the victims of an apparently growing belief in the power of human sacrifice.… Read the rest

“It is as if there is a systematic effort to extrapolate British society from its Christian heritage.”… Read the rest

No abortion even “when pregnancy poses a risk to the health of the pregnant woman.”… Read the rest

They  have been allowed to leave their homes under the guardianship of a male relative and celebrate the right to vote.… Read the rest

Switzerland, India, Uganda, Nigeria, Argentina, Brazil, Ireland, Malawi, Israel – even the US military.… Read the rest

There’s a lot of crazy talk among pundits in the NATO capitals about how things haven’t changed for Afghan women.… Read the rest

One of the biggest changes from traditional churches to the New Apostolic Reformation is the amount of spiritual authority delegated by the Holy Spirit to individuals.… Read the rest

In September they staged a protest against the school and the “evil regime” that approved its founding. A female journalist was assaulted and spat on by a group of men.… Read the rest

They say their religious sense of modesty is offended by the sight of the girls and their families passing their homes on their way to school.… Read the rest

The Janusz Palikot Movement wants crucifixes removed from public buildings, the Church taxed, gay rights promoted and Poland’s strict abortion law relaxed.… Read the rest

For appearing in “My Tehran for Sale,” which tells the story of a young actress whose theatre work is banned by the authorities.… Read the rest

Those of us who write about the Religious Right are not overreacting. Nor do we, as Wallis and Pinsky seem to think, believe that all evangelicals are theocrats.… Read the rest

Sophisticated.… Read the rest

The suicide bomber who killed more than 100 people near Somalia’s education ministry was a school dropout who said young people should wage jihad instead.… Read the rest

The move follows the recent District Court ruling granting author Yoram Kaniuk recognition as “without religion” by the Interior Ministry.… Read the rest

He was emphatic that though his “time” is rapidly approaching, he wouldn’t stop doing his best to shed light on the fraudulent claims made by religion.… Read the rest

Thousands of mourners lined the route.… Read the rest

Several Christian parishes in the Indian state of Kerala have begun offering incentives to couples who produce more children, officials say.… Read the rest

Such as “the world is 6,000 years old.” Just a thought.… Read the rest