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Pope Francis Makes It Clear: Gay Marriage "Not in God's Plan"

April 13th, 2016

Pope Francis recently published a highly-anticipated paper about Catholic values, and while many expected a more progressive stance on same-sex marriage, he came down firmly opposed.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 24 Comments

Should We Allow the Death Penalty?

March 30th, 2016

Is the death penalty a just consequence for attempted murder? What if the victim herself denounces its usage? Should the judge side with the victim's wishes, or with the traditional application of the law?

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Should Kids Be Taught Sex-Ed in School?

March 24th, 2016

While teaching sex education is seen as a good idea by most, there are some who do not approve of it being taught in schools. Those who do not approve fail to recognize the numerous benefits of teaching sex-ed to kids.

Political & Religious Controversy 73 Comments

Pope Says Donald Trump isn't Christian - Does It Matter?

February 29th, 2016

We seem to have gotten to the point where whenever Donald Trump says something controversial, it no longer surprises us. So many were not surprised when Pope Francis said he's not a Christian.

Political & Religious Controversy 86 Comments

Are People Declared "Brain Dead" Truly Deceased?

February 29th, 2016

What does 'pro-life' mean? What happens when a person is declared brain dead, but the family refuses to take him or her off of life support? When we all have a right to life, how far does that extend?

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Idaho Wants Bible as Science Text

February 29th, 2016

Republicans in Idaho are looking to use the Bible as a classroom reference tool. Senator Nuxoll is introducing a bill that will allow public schools to refer to the Bible as a reference in a wide variety of subjects.

Political & Religious Controversy 100 Comments

Should We Spank Our Children When They Misbehave?

February 18th, 2016

A national survey shows that a majority of men and women in the US find spanking to at least sometimes be a proper method of disciplining an unruly child. There's a long tradition of it, but is it good for kids?

Political & Religious Controversy 101 Comments

These Men Want to Make Rape Legal

February 4th, 2016

Rape is a great teaching tool. Women have too much power and autonomy in our culture. Women are valued insofar as they are beautiful and subservient to men. These are the views of a group called Return of Kings.

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In God We Trust? The Quest to Get God Off Our Money

January 21st, 2016

“In God We Trust” has been inscribed on American currency since the late 1950's when Congress passed a resolution adding it. It has appeared on all subsequent designs of cash and coins, but should it be on money at all?

Political & Religious Controversy 246 Comments

What's the Difference Between Sunni and Shia Islam?

January 4th, 2016

Tensions in the Muslim world have risen even further in the wake of a mass execution of 47 men by the Saudi Arabian government, among whom was a prominent Shiite cleric named Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.

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