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The Problem With a Popular Pope

March 6th, 2017

The Vatican has a problem: Pope Francis is too popular. While it’s always been common for the pope to be venerated on flags and medals, companies today want to use his name on products and buildings. Now the Vatican has had enough, and they're pushing back. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 35 Comments »

Is the United States a Christian Country?

February 21st, 2017

The debate is about as old as this country itself, and you need not travel far to find supporters for both sides of the argument. Many people insist that although Christianity remains the dominant religion in the United States, we are not, by definition, a “Christian country”. Others emphatically disagree. What do you think? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 90 Comments »

Should Churches Endorse Politicians?

February 2nd, 2017

President Trump told a gathering of religious leaders that his administration will “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment – an IRS rule which prevents churches from endorsing specific candidates running for office. Some people think the rule change will have unintended consequences. Should churches be allowed to get involved with politics? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 41 Comments »

Protecting the Earth Through Faith

January 25th, 2017

Last fall thousands of people descended upon the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota to protest the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, an oil pipeline whose construction threatened sacred tribal artifacts and burial sites. Protesters voiced Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 9 Comments »

The Case For Transgender Tolerance

December 2nd, 2016

Back on November 20, churches all around the United States held services to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, a national event honoring transgender victims of violence worldwide – of which there are many. At a gathering in New Hampshire, 107 names we were Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 266 Comments »

Playing the Blame Game

November 16th, 2016

If you’ve ever had kids, you know the oldest argument in the book. “He started it.” “No, she started it.” Or maybe you left the stove on and burned dinner. You might try to find someone else to blame it on - this is called the blame game. The Cambr Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 6 Comments »

Westboro Baptist Church vs. Kim Davis

October 27th, 2016

Westboro Baptist Church is picketing the workplace of Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis. The virtually universally loathed group, known for protesting anything from the funerals of American soldiers to the San Diego Comic-Con, leveled a new accusation that Davis Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 42 Comments »

“Holy Hush”: Domestic Violence Goes Unspoken in the Church

October 20th, 2016

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. Although nobody doubts they have good intentions, their efforts are Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 60 Comments »

Gay Marriage in the Anglican Church

October 7th, 2016

"Hate has no place in the house of God" - Desmond Tutu In early 2015, the Episcopal Church (the U.S. branch of the Anglican Church) voted to formally allow same-sex marriage. Few were happier to hear the news than Gene Robinson, a man who knows firsthand how d Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 118 Comments »

Religions Split on Transgender Issue

September 5th, 2016

Lately, the lives of transgender people seem to be all over the news. For example, after a much-publicized transition from male to female, the press continues to document all the minor details in Caitlyn Jenner’s life. Policymakers have crafted transgender b Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 163 Comments »