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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?
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.
The debate surrounding the scope of religious freedom has become increasingly contentious over the past year. With the legalization of same-sex marriage by the Supreme Court, it’s a topic that has received national attention as individual states have introdu
The Universal Life Church is itself an open organization believing that we are all children of the same universe, and though it might not be apparent, we mean that to include all creatures, great and small.
Cancer is one of the worst things in this world. It can hit anyone of any age, and almost everyone knows at least one person affected by it, and it takes far too many lives each year.
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.
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?
There is a real argument to be made that football is better at bringing people together than church is, but should it be? Not everyone thinks the pigskin should supercede God.
In an apparent weakening of the Catholic Church's rules on contraception, Pope Francis gave the okay for condoms to combat the zika virus, which is causing the birth defect microcephaly in newborns.
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.
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