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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 »

Searching for the Garden of Eden

August 12th, 2016

The Garden of Eden is a well-recognized name in the religious world. Although it features prominently in the Bible, parallel examples are found in other religions, too. Due to its notoriety, the Garden of Eden has immense significance to many. The exact locati Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Christian | 28 Comments »

The Morality of "Designer" Babies

July 28th, 2016

Twenty years ago, Dolly the sheep became the first ever successfully cloned animal. When she was eventually revealed to the public in 1997, it sparked a storm of controversy. People were uncomfortable with the idea of artificially creating sentient beings. The Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 24 Comments »

National Threats: Youth Pastors, Toddlers, and White Americans

May 13th, 2016

Do you feel like America is a safe place? Not the sort of safe space a college student might ask for where his ideas are never challenged, but a country where you can feel free to live your life without a legitimate fear of being physically harmed. This elect Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 58 Comments »

State Trooper Fired for Proselytizing On Job

April 27th, 2016

Let’s face it, nobody likes being proselytized to. When a Jehovah’s Witness comes knocking people aren’t tripping over themselves to get to the door. A child isn’t thrilled when she empties her bag of Halloween candy to find a religious tract. Even so, Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 120 Comments »