Buffalo Bill as a False Italian—but a Real Freemason
Mussolini, who outlawed Freemasonry, falsely claimed the hero of the West was born in Romagna. He didn’t know he was a lifelong Freemason.
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Missouri: Bologna Sandwiches Not Protected by Religious Liberty
New Life Evangelical Center loses cases where it challenged the prohibition to distribute the popular baloney sandwich to the homeless without a food permit.
U.S. Supreme Court Cancels California Donor-Disclosure Rules
As the Supreme Court itself stated in its majority opinion, the decision also protects controversial religious organizations.
Department of State Religious Freedom Report: China Is Guilty of “Crimes against Humanity”
The Department of State releases its yearly religious liberty report: China (with 85 quotes from Bitter Winter), Russia, Pakistan are severely criticized.
Why the Anti-Mormon Donation Lawsuit Endangers Religious Liberty—of All
Ex-Mormon billionaire James Huntsman sues the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He wants back what he donated in 24 years.
US Supreme Court Asked to Review California Textbooks Disparaging Hinduism
According to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the offensive content does not violate Free Exercise rights. A petition for certiorari was filed last week.
Alabama Sued for Excluding Imams from Execution Chambers
Those sentenced to death may be assisted in their last moments by a Christian chaplain only, even if they belong to another religion. Muslims protest.
Confession Seal Under Attack in North Dakota
After Australia, for the first time a U.S. state introduces a bill that would force priests to report information on child abuse obtained in the confessional.
Confucius Institutes Designated by U.S. as “Foreign Missions” of China
The institutes are exposed as the long arm of the CCP to infiltrate American universities and spread “propaganda and malign influence.”