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What is Ramadan? Islamic Holy Month Begins Amidst COVID Restrictions

April 15th, 2021

Tuesday, April 13th marks the start of Islam's holiest month - Ramadan. The month long holiday focuses on fasting, prayer, and spirituality, but many Westerners may not be aware of what it is or why Muslims celebrate it. Continue Reading »

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Progressive Sex-Ed Guidelines Rile Religous Groups in California

May 31st, 2019

California’s freshly revamped sex-ed guidance has some parents and faith leaders up in arms. According to reports, the new program includes explicit hands-on demonstrations and other features that opponents argue are inappropriate. Continue Reading »

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What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions?

January 4th, 2017

The crazy year of 2016 has finally come to a close, leaving many of us breathing a sigh of relief. As we look back on the past 12 months, there were plenty of reasons to feel disillusioned. From the toxic political climate, to the slew of tragic terrorist atta Continue Reading »

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Americans' Patriotism Under Fire

September 14th, 2016

What does it mean to be patriotic? That’s a question on the minds of many after a string of recent events – from the Rio Olympics, to the football field, and even the classroom – have turned the spotlight on displays of national pride. The United States Continue Reading »

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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. These figures also feature prominently in much of Greek mythology, a famous set of stories and teachings from Continue Reading »

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An Epidemic of Entitled Children?

June 30th, 2016

By now, everyone has likely heard the story of Brock Turner, the Stanford swimmer who was convicted of rape. The case sparked outrage after he received just a six-month sentence despite facing up to fourteen years in prison on three counts of felony sexual ass Continue Reading »

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Why Do Religious Schools Perform Better?

June 3rd, 2016

Deciding where to send your children to school can be tough. Most people choose the public school route, as it’s a well-established institution and one that comes with minimal fees. People who send their children to public schools know that the teachers are Continue Reading »

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A Look Into the World of Vlogging

May 9th, 2016

Remember when online blogging was the newest thing? Well these days it’s all about video blogging, or vlogging, for short. Vloggers (as they’re called), make videos on a whole range of topics, offering opinions, streaming content, or simply documenting the Continue Reading »

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Getting Along With People of Different Religious Backgrounds

February 3rd, 2016

Perhaps now more than ever before, there seems to be a rift between people of different religions. You see it everywhere in news articles, on social media, and perhaps in your own life. Depending on the nature of your disagreements, it can be tricky getting al Continue Reading »

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Should You Observe the Sabbath?

October 26th, 2015

The Importance of Resting on the Sabbath The Sabbath day is a day of the week that many religious people observe. It is seen as a day of rest; a time that people can take a break from hectic schedules and enjoy some peace and quiet. Some religions celebrate Continue Reading »

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