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2020: A Space Odyssey - Mysterious Monolith in Utah Sparks Big Questions

November 25th, 2020

A mysterious monolith, similar to the one seen in 2001: A Space Odyssey, was discovered deep in the Utah desert. Now people are discussing if it's from an artist's imagination or from extraterrestrials in outer space. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 3 Comments »

How to Break the News: You Won’t Be Home for the Holidays

November 18th, 2020

Whether you have been looking for an excuse to be dismissed from the holiday chaos, or you have legitimate health concerns due to the pandemic, you may be looking for a way out of this year’s annual family gathering. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 12 Comments »

About-Face: NYPD Ditches Hijab Removal Requirement for Mugshots

November 17th, 2020

In a change several years in the making, the NYPD will now no longer require Muslim women who've been arrested to remove their hijab for their mugshot. Advocates say it's a win-win for policing and religious freedom. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 10 Comments »

Report: Vatican Promoted Predator, Ignored Sex Abuse Claims

November 16th, 2020

A new report commissioned by Pope Francis documents the systemic failures within the Catholic Church that allowed Cardinal Theodore McCarrick to commit heinous sexual abuse while rising the ranks within his career. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 10 Comments »

Remembering The Forgotten: WWI Fought By More Than Just Christians

November 11th, 2020

Despite battlefield efforts from all faith groups in World War I, the contributions of Muslims, Sikhs, and others seem chronically forgotten if not erased from the history books. Now some are fighting for recognition. Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education | 7 Comments »

On Eagle's Wings: Catholics Thrilled as Biden Quotes Famous Hymn in Victory Speech

November 9th, 2020

During his victory speech on Saturday, President-elect Joe Biden quoted from the famous hymn “On Eagle’s Wings,” drawing excited reactions from many Catholics (and those of other denominations, too) who know the words. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 92 Comments »

Report: Couples Owe $3.7 Billion for Canceled or Postponed COVID Weddings

November 5th, 2020

A new report says that 225,000 couples owe a combined 3.7 billion in loans for COVID-related wedding cancelations or postponements. That's about $16,500 per couple - all for weddings that might not even happen. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 53 Comments »

Evangelicals Want to Shut Down Famous Metal Music Radio Station

November 5th, 2020

One of the most famous metal radio stations in America is under fire from a Catholic group, who are seeking its immediate shutdown. The problem? The station, WSOU, is owned by Seton Hall, a Catholic university. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 67 Comments »

Christian Student Sues School Over Anti-Gay Shirt

November 3rd, 2020

In September, a public high school student in Tennessee was sent home for wearing a shirt that says 'Homosexuality is a Sin'. Now her family's suing the school district, saying that the students rights were violated. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 125 Comments »

Catholics Outraged Over "Deeply Offensive" Pope Meme

November 2nd, 2020

A meme is going around Twitter that depicts Pope Francis holding aloft everything from Simba to Baby Yoda. The meme is all in good fun, but some Catholics aren't laughing, arguing it makes a mockery of their beliefs. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 27 Comments »