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If Big Families Freak You Out, You're Not Alone

May 17th, 2016

The average American family today has between two and three children. When asked, most people would agree that this is the ideal size for a family. However, every once in a while you’ll see a couple of overwhelmed parents walking down the street with seven Continue Reading »

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Should the Methodist Church Accept Gay People?

May 11th, 2016

The United Methodist Church is currently facing some difficult questions on the issue of homosexuality. While most Protestant denominations have become more accepting in recent years, the Methodist Church continues to condemn homosexuality, claiming it is “ Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 282 Comments »

How Should You Respond to "Merry Christmas" if You Don't Celebrate?

January 4th, 2016

The winter holidays may largely be over, but we're still seeing a lot of questions about proper holiday etiquette. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. At least, that’s what most of the holiday songs on the radio like to tell us. It’s a time when m Continue Reading »

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Are We Too Focused on Gift Giving on Christmas?

December 30th, 2015

When it comes to Christmas, what is the first thing you think of? Perhaps it is opening gifts on Christmas day? Or taking your children to see Santa? Maybe it’s making gingerbread houses with your kids, or waiting in seemingly endless lines to cross everyone Continue Reading »

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Many Benefits of Attending Church

November 25th, 2015

Attending church is often central to the spiritual lives of the religious. However, many people who consider themselves religious do not spend nearly as much time in church as they used to. According to a pole from the Pew Research Center, in the last decade t Continue Reading »

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The Red Cup Controversy - Starbucks declaring war on Christmas?

November 10th, 2015

Are People Really Offended Over the Starbucks Cup? It seems that the Christmas season begins earlier and earlier each year (and no, this isn't just us getting older!). Traditionally the 'Christmas season' didn't begin until after Thanksgiving... but things h Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 105 Comments »

The Rise of the Non-Denominational Church

October 15th, 2015

In recent years, non-denominational churches have been on the rise in America. Instead of the majority of believers associating with a specific denomination such as Baptist or Catholic, more and more are joining non-denominational churches like the Universal L Continue Reading »

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Pope Francis in America, Emotional Tour Enrages Some

September 25th, 2015

On Tuesday, Pope Francis arrived for his first-ever visit to the United States. The popular pontiff has a number of events scheduled during his five-day stay, which includes stops in Washington D.C., New York, and Philadelphia. Pope Francis made history on Thu Continue Reading »

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Pope Says Climate Change is Real, and it's Our Fault

June 29th, 2015

Francis Said What? Pope Francis recently released his encyclical, the open letter titled “Laudato Si” and subtitled “On Care For Our Common Home.” As expected, the 187 page document is a call for a major shift in cultural perspectives on environmental Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 26 Comments »

Making Sense of the Josh Duggar Scandal

May 29th, 2015

A lot of ink, digital and otherwise, has been spilled over the incestuous child molestation scandal surrounding TV's Duggar family, the darlings of the conservative Christian “quiverfull” movement. The chatter around the scandal can be confusing, so let's Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 168 Comments »