Mandatory Church Attendance

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The Church of Scientology’s Vitriolic Reaction to ‘Going Clear’

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Mar 31, 2015 The organization has hit back furiously at filmmaker Alex Gibney’s exposé “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief,” which aired Sunday night on HBO. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Church and State

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Jennifer Hudson: Faith, Tragedy and New Music

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jul 30, 2014 Jennifer Hudson is preparing to release a new album, “JHUD,” in September -- her third studio album and her first since the conclusion of the lengthy trial of the man who killed three of her closest family members -- and her faith, in the wake of tragedy, is stronger than ever. Jennifer Hudson is preparing to release a new album, “JHUD,” in September—her third studio album and her first since the conclusion of the lengthy trial of the man who killed three of her closest family members. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Somebody Called the Cops on Jesus’ (Audio)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 13, 2014 Residents of "an upscale neighborhood filled with well-kept townhomes" in Davidson, N.C., now share the block with a statue depicting the Son of God as a vagrant asleep on a park bench outside a local church. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Serpent Handling

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Macklemore Fights Homophobia With ‘Same Love’ at Grammys

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2014 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Mary Lambert and Madonna together performed the anti-homophobic bigotry song "Same Love" live at the Grammys on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Robert Scheer: Praise the Whistle-Blower

BLANK Jun 25, 2013 Speaking at the esteemed All Saints Church in Pasadena, Calif., Truthdig's editor addresses the faithful on issues of privacy, freedom and the surveillance state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Atheist Told by Immigration Office to Join Church or Be Denied Citizenship

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 20, 2013 Because Margaret Doughty, 65, objected to the pledge to bear arms in defense of the U.S. on her application--she explained that she's morally opposed to war and killing--she must be granted an exception as a conscientious objector. And in order to do that, the immigration office in Houston says the atheist must show proof by Friday that she belongs to a church that holds such views. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Huckabee: ‘Time for Churches to Reject Tax-Exempt Status’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 13, 2013 The socially conservative former governor of Arkansas explained to a group of Southern Baptist pastors at a conference this week why churches should no longer accept government tax breaks. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Applebee’s Fires Waitress After Pastor’s ‘God’ Tip

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 1, 2013 A waitress claims she was fired by Applebee's after posting a note online from a pastor who refused to leave a tip, writing on the credit card receipt instead that "I give God 10% Why do you get 18.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

SCOTUS Says Religious Groups’ Job Choices Are Theirs to Make

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2012 In a rare show of unity within our nation's top judicial body, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the American government should steer clear of interfering in the employment practices and policies of religious organizations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )