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Why Do So Many People Still Reject Evolution?

January 8th, 2014

One-third of all Americans still do not believe in evolution, according to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. The new figures further illustrate the foothold creationism has in the American psyche.

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America's Best Christian

December 12th, 2013

You may have heard of Mrs. Betty Bowers, the wealthy, elegantly dressed brunette who gives lessons on being a good Christian. The fictional character raises some critiques of religion and government in America.

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Can God and Aliens Co-Exist?

December 10th, 2013

“Of course God and aliens can co-exist”, you might say, but there are age-old beliefs predicated on the assumption that humans are the “apple of the divine eye”.

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Court Rejects Tax Break on Clergy Housing

December 2nd, 2013

Should ordained ministers receive tax breaks on housing allowances? No, according to a recent ruling by a United States District Court judge. If the decision goes unchallenged, an Internal Revenue Service exemption for clergy housing allowances would be revers

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Is The Bible a Work of Fiction?

November 25th, 2013

How would you categorize the Bible? Warehouse wholesaler Costco has been criticized by devout Christians in recent days for labeling copies of the holy book as “fiction”. The company has since apologized for what they call an unfortunate error, but the fia

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Why People Don’t Want to Go to Church Anymore

November 20th, 2013

It is not news that church attendance is declining in many Western societies. But what is causing people to turn away from churches, and should anything be done to be revive them, or should we just let them die out?

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New Series Explores Secrets of the Bible

November 15th, 2013

The History channel no longer hides the fact that it has done away with history programming in favor of programming on religion and conspiracy theories as well as reality television, earning criticism from scientists, scholars, and skeptics. Earlier this year

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Marvel’s New Female Muslim Superhero

November 12th, 2013

Kamala Khan is Marvel's newest female, Muslim superhero, and many may find her relatable. She is a 16-year-old Pakistani-American Muslim girl, and should hopefully empower young women who are underrepresented in comics.

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Syria and the End Times

September 17th, 2013

One third of Americans believe the events in Syria portend the End Times, according to a recent poll. Many conservative Christian leaders are pointing to the Syrian war as evidence of Biblical prophecy.

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Baby “Messiah” Needs His Name Changed, Says Judge

August 20th, 2013

Can a baby take the title of the Christian savior? Apparently, only Jesus Christ deserves the title of “Messiah”, according to a judge in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

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