Daily Archives: Monday, October 14, 2024

Crucifix: No Public Authority Can Impose Its Display

With 14 votes in favor, as well as the abstention of the opposition, the assembly of the VI Municipality of Rome – which comprises the districts of Tor Bella Monaca, Tor Vergata, and Torre Angela – approved a resolution regarding the display of the crucifix in all the classrooms within the territory’s schools. This measure, which was presented as a ‘cultural and symbolic’ act ultimately raises serious issues in regards to the interference with school autonomy and violation of the… Read more »

UAART 2024 Prize: Finalists

The number of secular funerals is on the rise, and so is the number of Italians who would like to have a ceremony devoid of religious rites, which would be held in dignified venues distributed throughout the country. Everyone should have the right to a secular funeral, which should take place in a suitable and comfortable environment. To raise awareness regarding the issue, the Union of Rationalist Atheists and Agnostics (Uaar) established the UAART Prize. Such a prize is open… Read more »