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The Church of Scientology has sprouted roots in Hollywood, with stars like Tom Cruise serving as its golden poster boys.

Aristotle shaped Greek philosophy, but some works attributed to him were written by Pseudo-Aristotle, extending his influence ...

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation announced its annual list of “Great Immigrants, Great Americans.” The list released Tuesday includes Incredible Health cofounder and CEO Iman Abuzeid, who is originally ...

Texas’ education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible stories, widening conservative efforts to bring Christian teachings ...

The required reading list approved Friday by the Texas State Board of Education widens conservative efforts to bring more ...

A new proposal would include Bible stories in required reading lists for more than 5 million public school students in Texas ...

Texas would make Bible stories required reading for more than 5 million public school students under a proposal that has reignited debate over widening efforts in the U.S. to put more religion in ...

New Hampshire has the highest share of adults who identify as atheists in the U.S., at about 11%, according to a Pew Research Center study. Nearly half of adults in the Granite State (48%) identify as ...

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(RNS) — The Department of Defense is substantially reducing the number of religions it officially recognizes, reportedly excluding atheists, pagans, humanists and New Age faiths, an independent ...