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The U.S. constitution holds that religion and government must remain independent of one another. However, there’s no getting around America’s long, intertwined history of Christian religious tradition.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and organizations around the country are holding events to highlight the issue. Those showing support include many churches and religious groups.
This latest decision by the Episcopal Church to permit gay marriage has been highly criticized by other branches of the Anglican Church. Although the response has been peaceful in nature, it has not been without drama.
According to a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatricians, more parents are refusing to vaccinate their kids than ever before. One anti-vaccine mom got a rude awakening recently.
Earlier this month, the Toronto Star reported on the United Church of Canada's announcement that one of their most popular ministers, Gretta Vosper, is “unsuitable to continue serving” the church.
Are you someone that’s captivated by astrology? Do you identify closely with your zodiac sign? As you may know, over 3,000 years ago the Babylonians created the first zodiac wheel by observing how constellations.
People make mistakes. It’s a fact of life. When this happens, we seek forgiveness from others. But for those who live in the spotlight, mistakes are greatly magnified. Should celebs be held to a higher standard?
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.
What does it mean to be patriotic? That’s a question on the minds of many after a string of recent events have turned the spotlight on displays of national pride in the United States.
Lately, the lives of transgender people seem to be all over the news. One aspect of this debate that is overlooked may be a driving factor: religion. So, what do the organized religions think about transgender people?
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