• Hindu God Rama Sued by India Lawyer Over Women's Justice, Religious Scriptures Used In Legalities

  Indian lawyer Chandan Kumar Singh shocked quite a few peers when he filed a lawsuit against the Hindu god Rama, a popular deity who is considered to be one of the most important avatars of Vishnu and the Supreme Being by some sects. Singh stated he took the action because he felt "Lord Ram was unjust to his wife Sita," and he wanted a court in the eastern state of Bihar to "acknowledge this fact" of disrespect and mistreatment.

  

• Religious Expression On Students' Sports Uniforms, Apparel Sparks Lawmakers' Debate in Georgia

  When a high school student runner was disqualified at a Georgia state track meet because he wore a head band with a Bible verse on it during the race, the situation triggered legislation about religious expression on sports uniforms. Lawmakers stated they are trying to protect freedom of religious expression, but others are not so sure what truly would happen if new laws are passed. One is left wondering, however, if a private head band should be considered an official part of a school uniform.

  

• China Bans Religion For Retired Communist Party Officials, Military Members

  Chinese Communist Party rulers issued new guidelines that ban its members from following any religion, even after they retire from official service, according to media reports on Friday. The number of retired Chinese party officials has increased significantly in recent years, presenting a new set of situations.

  

• Doctors Who Recognize Only Two Genders May Face Severe Legal Problems In Future

  A current federal proposal by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services surfaced concerns that doctors could be punished for believing there are only two genders rooted in biological sex, female and male. The proposed rule is aimed at banning discrimination against transgender individuals under President Obama administration's Affordable Care Act.

  

• 'God Bless America' Signs Flourish after Atheists File Lawsuit Over Kansas Post Office 'God Bless' Banner

  A debate regarding various definitions of patriotism was trigged in Pittsburg, Kan., when Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation filed a lawsuit with the local post office regarding a "God Bless America" banner that post office employees had erected outside of the building after Sept. 11, 2001. When the sign was taken down last month, a local business rushed to print thousands of "God Bless" signs to distribute throughout the community.