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#MosqueMeToo: Sexual Assault Rampant in Muslim World

March 5th, 2018

An offshoot of the original #MeToo movement, thousands of Muslim women have been using the hashtag #MosqueMeToo to come forward and tell their own stories of sexual assault and survival in the Muslim world.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 122 Comments

Pennsylvania Church Holds Mass Blessing Ceremony for AR-15s

March 1st, 2018

Worshippers gathered yesterday at a Pennsylvania church to participate in a “mass blessing ceremony” for their AR-15 rifles. Attendees wore crowns fashioned from bullets, drank holy wine, and clutched firearms during the worship service.

Political & Religious Controversy 300 Comments

Is Christian Shaming a Problem in America?

February 27th, 2018

Is Christian shaming on the rise? Las week, one of the co-hosts on ABC's The View stirred controversy by mocking Vice President Mike Pence’s deep Christian beliefs and insinuating he has a "mental illness."

Political & Religious Controversy 274 Comments

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

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