Political & Religious Controversy - Page 60 of 85
November 9th, 2017
A former nurse who worked in the hospital at Duke University has filed a federal lawsuit alleging religious discrimination. The woman, Sara Pedro, claims that Duke violated anti-discrimination laws by refusing to accommodate her religious objections to aidin
Texas Church Massacre: Are Prayers Enough?
November 9th, 2017
26 churchgoers in Sutherland Springs, Texas were slaughtered when a gunman entered the building and opened fire. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting online conversations were dominated not by the topic of gun control, but prayer.
The True Meaning of ‘Allahu Akbar’
November 8th, 2017
In the latest terrorist attack committed in the name of radical Islam, 8 people were killed and 12 more injured during a murderous truck rampage in New York City. The suspect, a 29-year-old immigrant from Uzbekistan, was captured and taken to the hospital. He
Heartbeats, Safe Zones, and Jane Does: Abortion Rights in 2017
October 30th, 2017
It’s been 44 years since the U.S. Supreme Court decided to extend a woman’s right to privacy to include the decision to have an abortion. However, the issue only seems to have become more divisive over time. Every year since the 1973 decision, opponents of
Why Did This White Woman Darken Her Skin and Put On a Burkha?
October 29th, 2017
A white nurse from the UK, Katie Freeman, has admitted that she has held stereotypical opinions on Muslims. Hoping to challenge Ms. Freeman and expose her to the harsh reality of Islamaphobia, Channel 4 darkened her skin, gave her a fake nose, and put her in a Burkha.
The A.I. Deity That Will Threaten Life as We Know It
October 29th, 2017
One Silicon Valley engineer believes he has discovered God. That engineer, Anthony Levandowski, has formed a new religion to create and worship an artificial intelligence program.
Muslim Scare: When Allah Moves in Next Door
October 28th, 2017
Researchers polled more than 10,000 people from European countries and shockingly found that nearly 20 percent – or 1 in 5 – did not like the idea of living next door to a Muslim neighbor.
Corporate Creed: The Companies You Never Knew Were Deeply Religious
October 27th, 2017
We’re all familiar with certain high-profile companies that espouse religious beliefs. Chick-fil-A famously expressed opposition to gay marriage on religious grounds, creating a storm of controversy.
Christian Waitress Sues Restaurant Over “Pants Only” Policy
October 20th, 2017
Kaetoya Watkins was thrilled when she was got offered a waitress job at Georgia Blue, a Mississippi restaurant chain. However, it didn’t take long for things to go south.
Free at Last: Immigrant Spends a Year Hiding From ICE in Church Basement
October 16th, 2017
When a deportation order was issued in his name, Javier Flores sought refuge from ICE agents in a local church. Should churches shelter immigrants or simply stick to sermons?
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