Indian Supreme Court Rules Religious Conversion Can't Be Purpose of Charity

The Supreme Court of India calls charity with the intention of religious conversion dangerous.

There is nothing wrong with charity by religious groups, but the same cannot be said if the purpose behind that act is for religious conversion, said The Supreme Court on December 5.

Bangladeshi Man Receives 7 Years in Jail for "Insulting" Prophet Muhammad

A Bangladeshi man is currently facing a seven-year prison sentence for sharing an allegedly blasphemous post on Facebook back in 2017.

Bus Driver's Refusal to Stop for Muslim Prayers Sparks Outrage in Turkey

A long-distance bus passenger in Turkey complained on Twitter that the driver refused to stop so he could pray, sparking a conversation about the majority Muslim nation and its secular constitution.

Turkey’s secularism debate ignites after bus driver refuses to stop for prayer https://t.co/pOnFUFZ2jj

— The Guardian (@guardian) November 8, 2022

Canadians are Quickly Losing Their Religion, Census Data Shows

Canada's new census has shown that Canadians are losing their religious affiliations.

According to the 2021 Census of Population released by Statistics Canada, 12,577,475 out of the 36,328,480, roughly 35% of the total samples, chose "No religion and secular perspectives."

Schoolgirl Beaten to Death For Refusing to Sing Allegiance to Ayatollah

Another schoolgirl was allegedly beaten by Iranian security forces and is currently in critical condition.

Texas School District Bans the Bible

A Texas school district is in a rush to remove certain books from the school library after a decision made by administrators required a review of certain books before the start of the school year.

"Abuse to the Prophet;" India Ruling Party Lawmaker Arrested for "Insults"

A member of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was arrested on August 23rd. Police arrested the politician under the Preventive Detention Act and charged him with "habitually delivering provocative and inflammatory speeches."

"Cleansing Society:" Iran's Insidious New Emboldened Forced Hijab Policy

Continuing the crackdown on women, Iran’s Headquarters for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has released a 119-page document outlining new rules women must now observe.

IranWire called the new order, titled Hijab and Chastity Project, unhinged, calling out its most important goal: "cleansing society of the pollution caused by nonconformance with Islamic dress codes."

20% of Americans Believe Bible is the "Literal Word of God," a Record Low

American views on the Bible have seen significant changes in recent times, even as Christian-Nationalist leaders, many of whom were appointed during the tenure of President Trump, push various conservative legislation. America's rapid growth as a secular country hasn't halted, as only a fifth of the country's total population (a record low) believes that the Bible is the literal word of God.

Islamic Leader Banned by UK Dept of Education for Homophobia & Misogyny

The decision of the United Kingdom's Department of Education to prohibit a Salafi activist from spreading his hateful teachings was welcomed by the National Secular Society (NSS). This ruling notes that several harmful sermons were published. This decision prevents the former faith school proprietor from managing private or state school teachings.