Political & Religious Controversy - Page 66 of 91
December 12th, 2017
When it comes to city politics, it doesn’t get much more complicated than Jerusalem. Now, a U.S. decision to officially recognize it as the capital of Israel puts an already-hostile situation at even higher risk of boiling over.
At a Crossroads: the Controversial Practice of Polygamy
November 30th, 2017
When asked, most people will probably characterize polygamy as a relic of the past. After all, it was outlawed in the United States way back in the mid-1800s. How could it possibly still be happening?
How the Vote For Same-Sex Marriage In Australia Turned Ugly
November 22nd, 2017
In a nonbinding referendum last week, Australians voted in favor of allowing gay couples to legally marry. The final tally: 61 percent in favor, 39 percent against, revealing the cultural divide on this issue.
Lost in Their Own Skin: Transracial in America
November 17th, 2017
A majority of people now accept the notion that someone's gender at birth doesn't necessarily match their real gender. Now, similar arguments are being made about race. Is transracialism real?
Power Corrupts: How Fame Leads To Harassment and Abuse
November 13th, 2017
Over the past few months, countless victims have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and/or assault committed by powerful people. Does power corrupt?
Should “So Help Me God” Be Removed From U.S. Citizenship Oath?
November 13th, 2017
Olga Paule Perrier-Bilbo is a French green-card holder on the verge of becoming a full-fledged U.S. citizen. All the paperwork is in order, and there’s just one thing left to do: take the oath of citizenship. But therein lies the problem. As an atheist,
Catholic Nurse Sues Hospital Alleging Religious Discrimination
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
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