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The 11th Commandment: Love Your AIs as You Love Yourselves?

March 6th, 2023

We have rules for cooperating with our fellow humans, but how does AI fit into the equation? What does living alongside robots look like? Those are the tough questions that faith leaders are grappling with. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Life and Death | 64 Comments »

Muslim City Council Legalizes Animal Sacrifice as PETA Fumes

January 13th, 2023

A Michigan city voted to allow residents to legally sacrifice animals for religious purposes. Many residents called it a victory for religious freedom, but critics haven’t been shy in speaking out against the policy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 104 Comments »

Is Childbirth Immoral? Activists Put Up "Stop Having Kids" Billboards

April 7th, 2022

The activist group "Stop Having Kids" is putting up billboards all over Portland, OR, to further the antinatalism movement. They hope to abolish parenthood, arguing that having children only increases global suffering. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 60 Comments »

Eye for an Eye? Christians Strongly Support Death Penalty, New Poll Shows

June 23rd, 2021

A new poll shows that Christians and atheists have very different ideas on whether the death penalty is moral. While atheists largely oppose capital punishment, most Christians, particularly evangelicals, are in favor. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 141 Comments »

God's Plan? Virginia Set to Abolish the Death Penalty

February 25th, 2021

Virginian politicians just voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the first Southern and 23rd state overall to do so. There's a big question at the heart of the debate: Is the death penalty morally defensible? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 40 Comments »

Life After Death? Microsoft Wants to Reanimate You as a Chatbot

February 9th, 2021

Microsoft has big plans to bring you back from the dead. They want to make an AI chatbot version of you that will be indistuishable from the real deal, so your loved ones can talk to you - even after you're dead. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 30 Comments »

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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 29 Comments »

Mom Outraged After Police Raid Son's Funeral, Arrest His Best Friend

August 10th, 2018

A Virginia mother is speaking out after her son's funeral was interrupted by police, who raided the church and arrested her son's best friend before he could give a eulogy. Should the cops have been more respectful to the deceased? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 45 Comments »

Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Is Never Acceptable

August 2nd, 2018

In a definitive statement, Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is wrong in all cases – no matter how severe the crime committed. Experts point out that this announcement will place U.S. officials of Catholic faith in a bind. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 100 Comments »

Does God Hate Immigrants? Religious Leaders Split Over Travel Ban

June 28th, 2018

Although some faith groups oppose President Trump’s controversial travel ban, many heartily support it. Recent studies show that religious support for immigration is in the dumps, leading some to question whether churches are really acting in accordance with the tenets of their faith. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 91 Comments »

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