Political & Religious Controversy - Page 62 of 80
April 20th, 2017
The International Church of Cannabis preaches the benefits of cannabis use, but some critics aren't buying it. They refuse to recognize cannabis worship as a real religion, and insist the church is no more than a scheme to justify getting high all the time. What do you think?
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April 14th, 2017
In an unprecedented move, the Alabama state Senate has approved a bill that would allow a Birmingham megachurch to create its own police force. These “church cops” would have the same authority and power as regular police officers, and would be permitted to carry guns.
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April 13th, 2017
A Washington D.C. church has taken a big step by appointing its first lesbian couple to the congregation. Although many denominations are trending toward more tolerance, there has been no shortage of criticism.
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April 12th, 2017
The recent firing of a Christian nurse in England has made headlines and ignited debate surrounding the role of faith in healthcare. After 15 years on the job, Sarah Kuteh was dismissed from her position for aggressively pushing her Christian faith on patients while prepping them for surgery.
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April 11th, 2017
A budget airline in Vietnam is exploiting an age-old truism: sex sells. Commonly known as the “bikini airline”, VietJet has soared to popularity in recent years.
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April 10th, 2017
Few things spark more heated debate these days than the topic of immigration. On both sides of the matter, emotions run high and beliefs are deeply ingrained... and both sides think they are morally in the right.
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March 27th, 2017
Atheist groups in the Philippines are stealing tactics used by Christian missionaries in the hopes of boosting an atheist movement that has struggled to gain a foothold in the majority-Catholic country. Will it work to fight fire with fire?
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March 22nd, 2017
A disturbing trend of violence against Christians in Egypt has some people worried about a revival of widespread hostility along religious lines. Why are Christians being targeted?
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March 15th, 2017
Nike has announced their latest product line: the Nike Pro Hijab, a female athletic head covering for Muslim athletes. Loosely defined as a headscarf or veil that covers a Muslim woman's head, the hijab is a key symbol of modesty in Islamic culture and express
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