Katherine Weber

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• Jun 12, 2013

  Fla. Mayor Apologizes for 'Horrific' Comments Regarding Humanists

  Craig Fletcher, the mayor of Vero Beach, Fla., has issued an apology for recent comments he made regarding Humanist Recognition Week, which he refused to approve because humanists do not worship Jesus Christ.

• Jun 11, 2013

  TCU Seeks to Promote Diversity Through Atheist, Jewish, Muslim Student Groups

  Texas Christian University, the largest university affiliated with the Disciples of Christ denomination, recently said that it chose to officially recognize an atheist student group because the college promotes diversity and open dialogue.

• Jun 11, 2013

  Hecklers Interrupt Muslim Tolerance Meeting in Tennessee

  A forum in Tennessee regarding tolerance of the Muslim community was repeatedly interrupted last week when a minority of hecklers shouted offensive comments while speakers attempted to address the topics of First Amendment rights and hate crimes.

• Jun 11, 2013

  Egyptian Christian Teacher Convicted of Blasphemy, Receives 14K Fine

  An Egyptian Christian teacher has been convicted of insulting Islam, receiving a large fine instead of being sentenced to jail time.

• Jun 10, 2013

  Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Abortion Ultrasound Bill

  Wisconsin's state Senate will be addressing a bill Tuesday which requires women seeking an abortion to receive an ultrasound before going through with the procedure.

• Jun 10, 2013

  Oregon Senate Approves Bill Requiring Parent Education on Vaccinations

  Oregon's state Senate voted last week to approve a bill which would require parents to visit a doctor or watch an educational video before allowing their children to opt out of vaccination treatments, a move that some lawmakers argue violates religious freedom.

• Jun 7, 2013

  Gay Couple Sues Colo. Bakery for Refusing Wedding Cake

  The Colorado Attorney General's office formally filed a discrimination complaint last week on behalf of a same-sex couple married in Massachusetts who claim a Colorado bakery refused to provide a cake to honor their nuptials last summer.

• Jun 7, 2013

  Fla. Mayor Objects to Humanist Week Because Group Doesn't 'Believe in Jesus Christ'

  At a heated city council meeting earlier this week, Mayor Craig Fletcher of Vero Beach, Fla., voted against a proclamation which would have declared June 16-23 as Humanist Recognition Week.

• Jun 6, 2013

  Lawmakers Vote to Oppose Atheist Chaplains in Military

  Lawmakers voted against an amendment Wednesday that would allow atheist chaplains to serve in the U.S. military, arguing that the appointment of an atheist to chaplaincy contradicts the purpose of a chaplain – to offer prayer and spiritual guidance to servicemen and women.

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  Jun 6, 2013

  Valedictorian Rips up Graduation Speech, Recites Lord's Prayer to Protest Censorship

  In protest of his school district's new policy banning religious prayer at school events, valedictorian Roy Costner IV ripped up his pre-approved speech and instead chose to recite the Lord's Prayer at his graduation ceremony in South Carolina this past weekend.