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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

LGBTQ & Human Rights 217 Comments

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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Same-Sex Marriage Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

June 24th, 2016

One year ago, the Supreme Court declared that same-sex couples throughout the United States have a fundamental right to marry. On Sunday, legal same-sex marriage celebrates its one-year anniversary!

LGBTQ & Human Rights 76 Comments

Modern Marriages Are "Invalid" Says Pope Francis

June 21st, 2016

Pope Francis raised eyebrows last week when he said that most modern marriages are “invalid," arguing that young people take the commitment of marriage casually and don't understand how serious it is.

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Religious Oppression: A Female Struggle

June 17th, 2016

While most contemporary religious views support equality of the sexes, there still exist plenty of traditional religious sects and organizations which teach otherwise.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 112 Comments

Injustice and Outrage: Sexual Assault at Religious Universities

June 7th, 2016

Sexual assault has become an increasingly important issue on college campuses over the past decade. Across the board, cases of sexual assault are on the rise.

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