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Christian Nurse Fired for "Aggressively" Pushing Religion on Patients

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 94 Comments

The Power of Lust: Vietnam’s “Bikini Airline” Finds Success

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 34 Comments

Illegal Immigration: A Moral Question

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 86 Comments

Filipino Atheists Pulling from the Christian Missionary Playbook

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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"Our Favorite Prey": ISIS Killing Christians in Egypt

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?

Political & Religious Controversy 26 Comments

Nike's Newest Product: The "Pro Hijab"

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

Political & Religious Controversy 56 Comments

A New Type of Deity: the All-Seeing Government

March 13th, 2017

In early March, WikiLeaks published a brand-new trove of over 8,700 CIA documents and files which expose a massive global surveillance and hacking program. “Big Brother” has the power to track everything you do.

Science & Technology 15 Comments

Islam to Become World's Biggest Religion

March 9th, 2017

You’ve probably heard that Islam is the world's fastest growing religion. But what does that really mean? Well, according to Pew Research Center, it means Muslims will outnumber Christians in the near future. Some people are worried that this changing dynamic will result in more violence.

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The Problem With a Popular Pope

March 6th, 2017

The Vatican has a problem: Pope Francis is too popular. While it’s always been common for the pope to be venerated on flags and medals, companies today want to use his name on products and buildings. Now the Vatican has had enough, and they're pushing back.

Political & Religious Controversy 35 Comments

A Disturbing Wave of Anti-Semitism

March 3rd, 2017

The United States has been rocked by a recent wave of anti-Semitism. Across the country, incidents of threats and vandalism have sparked alarm and forced Jewish communities into action. One bright spot: they're not alone in the struggle for peace.

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