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Veganism Ruled as Protected Class in U.K., Comparable to Religious Belief

January 6th, 2020

A court in the U.K. just ruled that veganism constitutes a genuine philosophical or religious belief. That means vegans are now protected from employment discrimination in the same way religious belief is protected. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 29 Comments »

The 7 Strangest Marriages From Around the World

December 1st, 2017

When it comes to marriage, they say love knows no bounds. Well, we're inclined to believe it! This list of odd pairings will leave you scratching your head. From a 106-year-old bride to a woman in love with a building, there sure are some strange couples out there. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire | 13 Comments »

Humane Treatment of Animals: 3 Different Stories

March 15th, 2016

Who doesn’t love a good story involving adorable animals? Websites like The Dodo and The Fluffington Post thrive by giving folks their daily dose of cute creatures online. As a species, we humans are often fascinated with our planetary cohabitants and indeed Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality | 14 Comments »

Do Animals Go to Heaven?

December 17th, 2014

All dogs do indeed go to heaven, as do cats, horses, and sugar gliders the pope declared in a recent weekly address at the Vatican. Animal rights advocates have praised the announcement, while theological conservatives have remained skeptical. The pope’s pow Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 89 Comments »