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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Morality of "Designer" Babies

July 28th, 2016

Twenty years ago, Dolly the sheep became the first ever successfully cloned animal. When she was eventually revealed to the public in 1997, it sparked a storm of controversy. Now people are creating designer babies.

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Pokémon Go: Good for Religion?

July 25th, 2016

If you own a smartphone or are active on social media, then you have undoubtedly heard about Pokémon Go. The popular franchise’s latest release takes the form of an augmented-reality mobile game.

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Wave of Violence: Police Brutality and Racial Conflict in America

July 19th, 2016

America is a country divided in many ways. Politically, we are more polarized than at any time in recent memory. Economically, much of the country’s wealth is concentrated in the hands of an elite few. But most glaring is this: despite years of progress on

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Is Christian Religious Freedom Under Attack?

July 12th, 2016

Religious freedom has been a hot topic across America in recent years. It has generated contentious debate around the First Amendment right to free exercise of religion, and, specifically, how far this right should extend. Since Christianity is the dominant re

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More Greeks Worshiping Ancient Gods

July 1st, 2016

Some of you may be familiar with the ancient Greek religion, a polytheistic faith which involves the worship of many different gods and goddesses. Many modern Greeks are actually worshipping these ancient gods.

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Political & Religious Controversy - Page 86 of 100

The Morality of a Pipeline

The Morality of a Pipeline

Is Assisted Suicide Ethical?

Is Assisted Suicide Ethical?

The Modesty War: Bikinis vs. Burkinis

The Modesty War: Bikinis vs. Burkinis

American Muslim Makes History In Rio

American Muslim Makes History In Rio

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

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

The Morality of "Designer" Babies

The Morality of "Designer" Babies

Pokémon Go: Good for Religion?

Pokémon Go: Good for Religion?

Wave of Violence: Police Brutality and Racial Conflict in America

Wave of Violence: Police Brutality and Racial Conflict in America

Is Christian Religious Freedom Under Attack?

Is Christian Religious Freedom Under Attack?

More Greeks Worshiping Ancient Gods

More Greeks Worshiping Ancient Gods