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Protecting the Earth Through Faith

January 25th, 2017

There are many religions that touch upon humanity's relationship with the natural environment. In religious texts and writings, humans are often portrayed as being stewards of the earth.

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Would Jesus Want Gun Control?

January 23rd, 2017

Some people want stronger gun control measures, while others insist the government should get out of the way. Are mass shootings preventable? What does religion say about owning guns?

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January 16th is Religious Freedom Day, the birthday of religious freedom in the United States. We've come a long way since Thomas Jefferson penned his famous statute, but by some indications we have a long ways to go.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 58 Comments

Sanctuary Churches Shelter Illegal Immigrants

January 6th, 2017

There are 11 million immigrants residing in the U.S. illegally. With the future of immigration policy uncertain, churches are taking things into their own hands by offering sanctuary to those at risk of deportation.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 84 Comments

Is Christmas Still a Religious Holiday?

December 30th, 2016

“Our many different cultures notwithstanding, there's something about the holidays that makes the planet communal. Even nations that do not celebrate Christmas can't help but be caught up in the collective spirit of their neighbors, as twinkling lights dot t

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Kicking ‘Em While They’re Down: Criminalizing the Homeless

December 28th, 2016

A Maryland church was hit with $12,000 in fines from police for "illegal use of the property as housing units" for letting homeless people camp outside. Are we seriously criminalizing homelessness now?

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The Greatest Story Ever Sold - How Materialism Became a Religion

December 5th, 2016

Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Winter Solstice, Yule, Pancha Ganapti, etc etc. December brings with it a host of traditional holidays across the religious spectrum.

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The Case For Transgender Tolerance

December 2nd, 2016

Back on November 20, churches all around the United States held services to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, a national event honoring transgender victims of violence worldwide – of which there are many. At a gathering in New Hampshire, 107 names we were

LGBTQ & Human Rights 266 Comments

Playing the Blame Game

November 16th, 2016

If you’ve ever had kids, you know the oldest argument in the book. “He started it.” “No, she started it.” Or maybe you left the stove on and burned dinner. You might try to find someone else to blame it on - this is called the blame game. The Cambr

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Female Priests? Never, Says Pope Francis

November 4th, 2016

The Question Well, Pope Francis certainly didn’t beat around the bush. Earlier this week, a reporter posed a question to the pontiff. Reporter: “Is it realistic to think that there might be women priests also in the Catholic Church in the next few decades?

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Political & Religious Controversy - Page 84 of 100

Protecting the Earth Through Faith

Protecting the Earth Through Faith

Would Jesus Want Gun Control?

Would Jesus Want Gun Control?

Do We Have Religious Freedom?

Do We Have Religious Freedom?

Sanctuary Churches Shelter Illegal Immigrants

Sanctuary Churches Shelter Illegal Immigrants

Is Christmas Still a Religious Holiday?

Is Christmas Still a Religious Holiday?

Kicking ‘Em While They’re Down: Criminalizing the Homeless

Kicking ‘Em While They’re Down: Criminalizing the Homeless

The Greatest Story Ever Sold - How Materialism Became a Religion

The Greatest Story Ever Sold - How Materialism Became a Religion

The Case For Transgender Tolerance

The Case For Transgender Tolerance

Playing the Blame Game

Playing the Blame Game

Female Priests? Never, Says Pope Francis

Female Priests? Never, Says Pope Francis