Can Two Religions Coexist in One Space?
Religions Drew Bartkiewicz Religions Drew Bartkiewicz

Can Two Religions Coexist in One Space?

In the Eighth Century, the Moors invaded Spain and celebrated their conquest by building the Mosque of Cordoba. They ruled Spain for 500 years until they were defeated by the Christians. But rather than tearing down the mosque — as was normal practice — the Catholic Church built a cathedral inside of it.

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American Culture: Religion
Religions Drew Bartkiewicz Religions Drew Bartkiewicz

American Culture: Religion

The United States is a secular nation, meaning there is a formal separation between state and religious entities. Society is underpinned by the strong principle of religious freedom that emphasises people’s liberty to worship any religion and to not favour one religion over another.

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Religious Influence in Society
Religions Drew Bartkiewicz Religions Drew Bartkiewicz

Religious Influence in Society

An early 20th century philosopher spoke of the impending decline of the West. What he failed to predict was that the West would export its culture to the rest of the world and thus grip the entire world in its death throes.

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What to Do about Faith Bias in the Workplace
Religions Drew Bartkiewicz Religions Drew Bartkiewicz

What to Do about Faith Bias in the Workplace

More than one-third of American workers identified that they had witnessed or experienced religious bias in the workplace, according to Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, an organization which combats religious bias in the workplace, healthcare, education and conflict zones.

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How You Pray Is Not Your Employer’s Business
Religions Drew Bartkiewicz Religions Drew Bartkiewicz

How You Pray Is Not Your Employer’s Business

In conjunction with a variety of federal statutes, Executive Order 11246 prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against job applicants and employees on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as protected veterans.

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