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Boy Will NOT Be Boys: First Wave of Girls Attain Eagle Scout Rank

March 9th, 2021

A few years ago, the Boy Scouts made a controversial decision - to admit girls. Now, they're celebrating the first girls to attain Eagle Scout rank, reigniting the debate on if girls and boys should scout together. Continue Reading »

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All God's Children? New Bill Sparks Debate on Trans Rights

February 26th, 2021

The Equality Act is being debated in Congress, which would extend legal discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ individuals. It's renewing the debate on what legal protections transgender individuals should have. Continue Reading »

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Juror Removed From Trial for Trusting God Over Evidence

February 25th, 2021

A juror in a high stakes Florida trial was kicked from the jury after saying during deliberation that God told them the defendant was Not Guilty, despite evidence to the contrary. Should jurors listen to God? Continue Reading »

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Is Creationism is a Conspiracy Theory? One Professor Thinks So

February 12th, 2021

A prominent professor recently said that the modern creationist movement, particularly the belief in a young Earth, is indistinguishable from believing in a conspiracy theory. Christians didn't take kindly to that. Continue Reading »

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Jeep Super Bowl Ad Sparks Religious, Political Controversy

February 10th, 2021

One of the most talked about commercials of this year's Super Bowl was Jeep's appeal to 'meet in the middle' that heavily utilized Christian imagery. Is tying your brand to one religion or another ever a smart move? Continue Reading »

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Does America Need a National Hymn to Heal Racial Divisions? One Politician Thinks So

January 27th, 2021

In the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, one politician is proposing America legally adopt a 'National Hymn' to help the nation heal. Secular activists say that flies in the face of separation of church and state. Continue Reading »

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Here We Go Again: NC School District to Display Ten Commandments

January 26th, 2021

Stop us if you've heard this one before: A public school district wants to put up the Ten Commandments, only to be threatened with a costly legal challenge. Only this time, there's a legal loophole that might allow it. Continue Reading »

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For First Time, Catholics Control All 3 Branches of US Government

January 22nd, 2021

President Joe Biden, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi are all Catholic. What effect will three Catholics heading the three branches of govenment have? Continue Reading »

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Faith Leaders Respond to Violence at the Capitol

January 12th, 2021

Faith leaders are grappling with and speaking out against the abundant Christian nationalism on display at the violent assault at the US Capitol on January 6th that left five people, including one Capitol officer, dead. Continue Reading »

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CNN Anchor Mocks Politician as "Bible Boy"

January 8th, 2021

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo called Senator Marco Rubio "Bible Boy", an apparent reference to Rubio's daily scripture tweets. Should a politician's faith be fair game for criticism, or should it be off-limits? Continue Reading »

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