Political & Religious Controversy - Page 78 of 89
December 7th, 2015
Fourteen years ago the world embarked in a “War on Terror”… a war that continues indefinitely to this day.Why, and who, are we fighting? Are we actually at war with Islam?
Muslim Boy Who Built Homemade Clock Resembling Bomb Demands $15 Million
November 24th, 2015
Ahmed Mohamed, the boy who made a clock at home and wound up being arrested and questioned for it is now demanding $15 million from the city of Irving and its school district.
Do Black Lives Matter at the University of Missouri?
November 18th, 2015
The University of Missouri, often called Mizzou for short, has been in the news recently after some racial unrest has been taking place at the school, largely via the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Red Cup Controversy - Starbucks declaring war on Christmas?
November 10th, 2015
Are People Really Offended Over the Starbucks Cup? It seems that the Christmas season begins earlier and earlier each year (and no, this isn't just us getting older!).
Catholic Hospitals: Faith over Health
November 2nd, 2015
Catholic Hospitals can deny patients medically recommended or even necessary treatment on the grounds that offering the care would conflict with their freedom of conscience.
Tennessee Might Ban Religious Lessons in Schools
October 23rd, 2015
A Tennessee state lawmaker is introducing a bill to ban the teaching of “religious doctrine” in public schools until at least the 10th grade. Rep. Sheila Butt’s proposal was created in response to parent complaints.
Another Mass Shooting, and Nothing is Different
October 13th, 2015
The Oregon Shooter The Umpqua Community College shootings that took place last week in Oregon have left our nation in mourning and wondering what could have caused the shooter to do such a horrible thing.
Assisted Suicide Now Legal In California
October 5th, 2015
Assisted suicide, or dying with dignity, is one of the most hotly debated issues in global politics. Should it be legal? And under what conditions? How would you feel if a loved one chose this path?
Pope Francis in America, Emotional Tour Enrages Some
September 25th, 2015
On Tuesday, Pope Francis arrived for his first-ever visit to the United States. The popular pontiff has a number of events scheduled during his five-day stay, which includes stops in Washington D.C. and New York.
Does the Religion of US Presidents Matter?
September 24th, 2015
This weekend, candidate Ben Carson appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" and stated that someone of the Muslim faith shouldn't be president. Does the faith of the president actually matter?
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