Living on the Hill Archives - Page 12 of 29

Jessica Schab – On A Mission to Leave Superstition (Part 1)

January 10, 2018 | by Angelos Sofocleous | 0 Comments

Jessica Schab, co-founder of End of Fear Project reflects on her religious and spiritual past and offers insight on why people fall for irrational beliefs. Read more

‘Need Mechanisms’ and the Spread of Hinduism in Kenya

January 6, 2018 | by Leo Igwe | 0 Comments

Under the guise of free eye surgeries, the Hindu Council of Kenya is attempting to convert Kenyans in need of medical assistance to Hinduism. A lot has been said about religion in Africa, and how Africans are so addicted to spiritual and magical beliefs. There has been an overwhelming focus on the manifestations of religious […] Read more

ISIS Suicide Bombing In Kabul Kills Dozens

December 28, 2017 | by Lucas Lynch | 0 Comments

The Islamic State (ISIS) carried out a series of suicide bombings near a Shia cultural centre in Kabul, Afghanistan earlier today, killing dozens. Islamic State (IS) militants have been linked to a series of suicide bomb blasts at a Shi’ite cultural centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, which has left at least 40 dead and dozens more […] Read more

The International Rise of Anti-Secularism

December 22, 2017 | by Guest Writer | 0 Comments

A recent spate of attacks on secular humanists highlights a growing trend of anti-secularism in governments and societies worldwide. Read more

EXCLUSIVE – Linda Sarsour Allegedly Heard Sexually Assaulted Employee Scream, Ignored Her

December 18, 2017 | by Tara Abhasakun | 0 Comments

Conatus News spoke with Asmi Fathelbab, a former employee of Linda Sarsour, who alleges that Sarsour allowed her to be sexually abused in the office, and had her fired from later jobs. Last night, allegations surfaced of Linda Sarsour enabling the sexual assault of her former employee at the Arab American Association, Asmi Fathelbab, back […] Read more

Republican Senate Candidate Moore Says U.S. Must ‘Go Back to God’

November 14, 2017 | by Sarah Mills | 0 Comments

Attempting to rally his evangelical voter base, Senate candidate Roy Moore appealed to conservative religious values amidst sexual harassment allegations. Read more

No Safe Haven: Persecution Continues for Pakistani Religious Minorities in UK

November 11, 2017 | by Tara Abhasakun | 4 Comments

British Pakistani religious minorities have been violently persecuted by Sunni Muslims in the UK. Some say that authorities are looking the other way. Read more

Indonesia Relaxes Religious Requirements on ID Cards

November 10, 2017 | by Dan Fisher | 0 Comments

In a move that has earned praise from human rights activists, courts have struck down a law imposing a religious identity upon citizens of Indonesia. A law that required Indonesian citizens to have one of the country’s six main religions mentioned on their ID cards has been unanimously declared unconstitutional, discriminatory, and unjust by an […] Read more

‘Life of Brian,’ 38 Years On: De Facto Blasphemy is Alive and Well

November 8, 2017 | by Guest Writer | 8 Comments

It is now 38 years since Monty Python’s 'Life of Brian' was released in November 1979, despite protests. But are we truly free to engage in blasphemy today? Read more

Mass Shooting in Texas Church Kills Dozens

November 6, 2017 | by Scott Davies | 1 Comments

At least 26 people confirmed dead after mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Wilson County, Texas. Attack occurred during mass on Sunday morning local time Texas Governor Greg Abbott says shooting was largest in state’s history Gunman not believed to be connected to terrorist groups At 11:30 am on Sunday November […] Read more