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Gay Marriage Linked to Drop in Suicide Rate

February 23rd, 2017

An astonishing 29% of LGBT teens attempted suicide in the past year, compared to just 6% of heterosexual teens. However, a new study links the legalization of gay marriage to a marked decrease in suicide attempts among this vulnerable group. Continue Reading »

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Do We Have Religious Freedom?

January 13th, 2017

January 16th is Religious Freedom Day, the birthday of religious freedom in the United States. We've come a long way since Thomas Jefferson penned his famous statute, but by some indications we have a long ways to go. Continue Reading »

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Sanctuary Churches Shelter Illegal Immigrants

January 6th, 2017

There are 11 million immigrants residing in the U.S. illegally. With the future of immigration policy uncertain, churches are taking things into their own hands by offering sanctuary to those at risk of deportation. Continue Reading »

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The Case For Transgender Tolerance

December 2nd, 2016

Back on November 20, churches all around the United States held services to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, a national event honoring transgender victims of violence worldwide – of which there are many. At a gathering in New Hampshire, 107 names we were Continue Reading »

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“Holy Hush”: Domestic Violence Goes Unspoken in the Church

October 20th, 2016

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and organizations around the country are holding events to highlight the issue. Those showing support include many churches and religious groups. Continue Reading »

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Gay Marriage in the Anglican Church

October 7th, 2016

This latest decision by the Episcopal Church to permit gay marriage has been highly criticized by other branches of the Anglican Church. Although the response has been peaceful in nature, it has not been without drama. Continue Reading »

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Religions Split on Transgender Issue

September 5th, 2016

Lately, the lives of transgender people seem to be all over the news. One aspect of this debate that is overlooked may be a driving factor: religion. So, what do the organized religions think about transgender people? Continue Reading »

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Is Christian Religious Freedom Under Attack?

July 12th, 2016

Religious freedom has been a hot topic across America in recent years. It has generated contentious debate around the First Amendment right to free exercise of religion, and, specifically, how far this right should extend. Since Christianity is the dominant re Continue Reading »

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Same-Sex Marriage Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

June 24th, 2016

One year ago, the Supreme Court declared that same-sex couples throughout the United States have a fundamental right to marry. On Sunday, legal same-sex marriage celebrates its one-year anniversary! Continue Reading »

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Religious Oppression: A Female Struggle

June 17th, 2016

While most contemporary religious views support equality of the sexes, there still exist plenty of traditional religious sects and organizations which teach otherwise. Continue Reading »

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