Tag: religion

  • How Diversity Affects Religious or Secular Beliefs

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    [One of 50 articles written and published for Demand Media in 2013] The effects of religious diversity vary depending on how diversity develops. It can occur through conquest, immigration, refugee movements, or splintering of existing religious groups into a variety of sects. New value systems can be established by a charismatic leader, or may arise… Read more

  • Can a City Use Public Funds for City Council Religious Prayers?

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    [One of 50 articles written and published for Demand Media in 2013] American government at all levels must serve citizens equally regardless of their faith or lack of it. The Constitution does not permit governments to promote or even give the appearance of allying with any specific religious tradition. Consequently, there are restrictions on funding… Read more

  • Fundamentalist Beliefs and Secularism

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    [One of 50 articles written and published for Demand Media in 2013. Published version here.] Secularism is the concept that we can manage our affairs and institutions — government, business, schools, personal lives — without the influence of religious faith. Fundamentalist beliefs are based on the conviction that our lives and institutions should be guided… Read more