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Why Muslim Cemeteries Face Protests, Vandalism, and Threats Across the Country

March 28th, 2024

Despite following all the proper legal procedures, Muslim imams and activists often run into hurdles when trying to build Muslim cemeteries in their communities, including community pushback, and even violent threats.

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Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children, Citing Bible

February 21st, 2024

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally human beings, and they cited God and the Bible in their legal judgment. Now, IVF clinics are expected to exit the state, unless the ruling is overturned.

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Only 2% of Local Churches Open Doors For Homeless During Cold Snap

January 22nd, 2024

City officials in Spokane, Washington asked more than 200 local churches to open doors for the city's homeless population in the midst of a dangerous cold snap with temperatures in the negatives. Only four did.

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The AI Technology That Lets You "Talk" With the Dead

December 21st, 2023

Should we resurrect the dead? New AI chatbot programs let grieving family members "speak" with an AI version of their departed loved ones whenever they wish, but some critics say we shouldn't meddle with the dead.

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Texas Woman's Case Shines Spotlight on Strict Abortion Laws

December 14th, 2023

Texas woman Kate Cox is seeking an abortion because her fetus is extremely unlikely to survive, and may even be stillborn. The Texas Supreme Court and Attorney General are both refusing, and now she's left the state.

Political & Religious Controversy 272 Comments

Report: Hate Crimes Against Jews and Muslims On the Rise

November 16th, 2023

Statistics show that both the Jewish and Muslim communities in the United States are facing increased violence, discrimination, and harassment as the Israel-Hamas war rages on in the Middle East.

Political & Religious Controversy 69 Comments

New 3D-Printed "Suicide Pod" May Debut This Year

September 14th, 2023

Are 3D-printed suicide pods the way of the future? An Australian scientist dubbed 'Dr. Death' says his 'Sarco Pods', which kill users in minutes with the push of a button, are almost ready for their debut.

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The 11th Commandment: Love Your AIs as You Love Yourselves?

March 6th, 2023

We have rules for cooperating with our fellow humans, but how does AI fit into the equation? What does living alongside robots look like? Those are the tough questions that faith leaders are grappling with.

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Ever Heard of the 'Slave Bible'? How Christians Used the Sacred Text to Support Slavery

October 22nd, 2022

Have you heard of the 'Slave Bible'? Used by Christian colonizers in the British West Indies, this controversial version of the Bible was edited to remove all references to freedom or slave liberation.

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What Is the Day of the Dead and Why Is It Celebrated?

October 20th, 2022

The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday where the veil between our world and the spirit world ceases to exist, and revelers honor the dead with elaborate offerings called ofrendas.

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