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“Holy Hush”: Domestic Violence Goes Unspoken in the Church

October 20th, 2016

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and organizations around the country are holding events to highlight the issue. Those showing support include many churches and religious groups.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 61 Comments

Gay Marriage in the Anglican Church

October 7th, 2016

This latest decision by the Episcopal Church to permit gay marriage has been highly criticized by other branches of the Anglican Church. Although the response has been peaceful in nature, it has not been without drama.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 118 Comments

Anti-Vaccine Mom Realizes Huge Mistake

September 30th, 2016

According to a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatricians, more parents are refusing to vaccinate their kids than ever before. One anti-vaccine mom got a rude awakening recently.

Science & Technology 207 Comments

What Happens When a Pastor’s Faith Changes?

September 29th, 2016

Earlier this month, the Toronto Star reported on the United Church of Canada's announcement that one of their most popular ministers, Gretta Vosper, is “unsuitable to continue serving” the church.

Political & Religious Controversy 318 Comments

Should We Forgive Celebrities?

September 23rd, 2016

People make mistakes. It’s a fact of life. When this happens, we seek forgiveness from others. But for those who live in the spotlight, mistakes are greatly magnified. Should celebs be held to a higher standard?

Political & Religious Controversy 23 Comments

The Morality of a Pipeline

September 20th, 2016

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota are standing firm in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline, arguing that the pipeline will infringe upon and destroy land that the tribe holds sacred.

Political & Religious Controversy 81 Comments

Is Assisted Suicide Ethical?

August 27th, 2016

Should we allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives? Ever since Oregon passed the Death With Dignity Act in 1998, the debate over physician-assisted suicide and how we look at death hasn't let up.

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

The Modesty War: Bikinis vs. Burkinis

August 19th, 2016

The French are well known for their nude beaches, and their society has a very different attitude toward exposed skin than we do in the U.S. Recently, a specific item of beachwear has come under fire: the burkini.

Political & Religious Controversy 113 Comments

American Muslim Makes History In Rio

August 11th, 2016

Athletes from around the world gathered in Rio di Janeiro, Brazil for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. Among them was black Muslim fencing competitor, Ibtihaj Muhammad, who made history by wearing a hijab.

Political & Religious Controversy 12 Comments

One Nation, Under God? - When Faith and Politics Collide

August 1st, 2016

When voters go to the polls, they tend to look for a politician who “shares their values”. In America, these values are often centered around religious beliefs.

Political & Religious Controversy 81 Comments

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