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Iceland Seeks to Ban Circumcision, Angering Religious Leaders

February 23rd, 2018

A proposed ban on circumcision in Iceland has gotten pushback from Jewish and Muslim minorities, who claim it violates their religious freedom. Where do religious freedoms end and the rights of children begin?

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

Is Gun Ownership a God-Given Right?

February 22nd, 2018

Some say that we should strive for a peaceful society that's less obsessed with guns. Others argue that gun rights are a mandate from heaven. In the wake of another mass shooting, we pose the question: is gun ownership a God-given right?

Political & Religious Controversy 204 Comments

Catholic School Teacher Fired For Marrying Same-Sex Partner

February 19th, 2018

First-grade Catholic school teacher Jocelyn Morffi was fired from her teaching position after marrying her same-sex partner. Now there are two questions: Was it legal, and was it moral?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 104 Comments

Mormon Church Accused of Covering Up Abuse

February 13th, 2018

Two female members of the Mormon Church claim LDS officials tried to cover up abuse at the hands of a high-ranking Mormon public figure, despite their alleged "zero tolerance" stance on domestic abuse.

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

Justin Trudeau Wants Us to Ditch "Mankind" in Favor of "Peoplekind"

February 6th, 2018

Justin Trudeau believes it's time to move on from the term "mankind". During an event last week, Trudeau interrupted a young woman in the audience, telling her not to use the term “mankind” and instead say “peoplekind.”

Humor & Satire 50 Comments

Gay Mormon Man Announces Divorce From Wife

February 5th, 2018

Choosing between your heart and your faith can't be easy. But as one couple has discovered the hard way, faith doesn't always hold all the answers. Josh and Lolly Weed seemed to have it all figured out.

Political & Religious Controversy 173 Comments

Flying Sharia-Air? Meet the Flight Attendants Required to Wear Hijabs

February 2nd, 2018

Muslim flight attendants in Indonesia are now required to comply with sharia law and wear a hijab when arriving at one popular regional airport. Violators will face punishment from the religious police.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 72 Comments

Missouri Politician Calls Feminists "She Devils", Says Women's Place Is in the Home

January 31st, 2018

Courtland Sykes has suddenly found his election bid in peril following a cascade of criticism over a controversial statement he made disparaging the feminist movement and mocking the notion of women’s rights.

Political & Religious Controversy 80 Comments

Resisting Religion: The Fight to Keep God out of the Classroom

January 30th, 2018

The law is clear: government must remain neutral on religion and is forbidden from favoring any one faith over another. But that certainly hasn’t stopped religious folks.

Political & Religious Controversy 115 Comments

How Two Beauty Companies Ended up in the Middle of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

January 30th, 2018

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is capable of being reignited at any moment. Just as tensions appeared to be cooling off, a pair of international cosmetic companies inadvertently revamped the hostilities.

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