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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!). 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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 123 Comments »

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. and New York. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 12 Comments »

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 | 27 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 Josh Duggar of TV's Duggar family, the darlings of the conservative Christian “quiverfull” movement. Continue Reading »

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

Belief in Hell Linked with Sadness

March 6th, 2015

Is belief in hell bad for your mental well-being? Are we better off if we ditch the concept of eternal damnation altogether? These were the questions behind a recent survey linking belief in hell with sadness. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 102 Comments »

Marrying, Burying, and…Exorcising?

February 3rd, 2015

We know Universal Life Church ministers can do pretty much anything a traditionally-ordained minister can do—perform wedding ceremonies, funerals, baptisms—but what about exorcisms? Can they perform those? Continue Reading »

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Donning the Mantle of “Priestly Activism”

January 29th, 2015

Father Richard Estrada is a fierce immigrant rights and homeless advocate, his life has been marked by loss and tragedy. His story shows us that priests do not need to be boring, stodgy, unyielding traditionalists. Continue Reading »

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Do Animals Go to Heaven?

December 17th, 2014

All dogs do indeed go to heaven, as do cats, horses, and sugar gliders the pope declared in a recent weekly address at the Vatican. Animal rights advocates have praised the announcement. Continue Reading »

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God Made Gays

November 10th, 2014

Vatican City, Vatican – This month, Pope Francis recently sent tremors through the Catholic Church. Bishops and other religious leaders gathered to discuss issues concerning families at the Synod. Though in the end, hardly any official doctrine was changed, Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 191 Comments »