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Iceland Seeks to Ban Circumcision, Angering Religious Leaders

February 23rd, 2018

A proposed ban on circumcision in Iceland has gotten pushback from the nation's Jewish and Muslim minorities, who claim it violates their religious freedom. Where do religious freedoms end and the rights of children begin? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 91 Comments »

How Two Beauty Companies Ended up in the Middle of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

January 30th, 2018

Even the most casual observer could tell you that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is capable of being reignited at any moment. Just as tensions appeared to be cooling off, a pair of international cosmetic companies inadvertently revamped the hostilities. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 25 Comments »

A Look Back: The Top 10 Stories of 2017

December 28th, 2017

Another year in the books! As we inch closer to January 1st, we’d like to take a moment and reflect on all that happened in 2017. From revelations of sexual abuse by people in powerful places, to intense debates over gun control, to a church founded solely t Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 8 Comments »

Trump Says Jerusalem Is the Capital of Israel. Now What?

December 12th, 2017

When it comes to city politics, it doesn’t get much more complicated than Jerusalem. Now, a U.S. decision to officially recognize it as the capital of Israel puts an already-hostile situation at even higher risk of boiling over. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 137 Comments »

Why Did This White Woman Darken Her Skin and Put On a Burkha?

October 29th, 2017

A white nurse from the UK, Katie Freeman, has admitted that she has held stereotypical opinions on Muslims. Hoping to challenge Ms. Freeman and expose her to the harsh reality of Islamaphobia, Channel 4 darkened her skin, gave her a fake nose, and put her in a Burkha. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 68 Comments »

Honor Killing? Father Murders Own Daughter For Taking Muslim Boyfriend

July 25th, 2017

An Israeli Christian man has been taken into custody after allegedly murdering his own daughter in a fit of rage. Henriette Kara, just 17 years old, was stabbed multiple times in the neck and bled to death on the floor of her family’s home. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 201 Comments »

Muslim Activist Calls for Jihad Against Trump Administration

July 13th, 2017

Linda Sarsour, one of the leading Muslim activists in the U.S., gave a passionate speech at the annual convention for the Islamic Society of North America earlier this month. Included in her speech were some highly controversial remarks that have everybody tal Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 137 Comments »

Anti-Muhammad Billboard Angers Muslims

June 13th, 2017

A controversial billboard overlooking a busy highway in Indianapolis has drawn mounting criticism from the area’s Muslim community. The message makes a sarcastic (and not so subtle) reference to the Prophet Muhammad, calling him the “The Perfect Man”. Be Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 1017 Comments »

The Last Muhammad: China Bans Muslim Baby Names

May 1st, 2017

As part of a crackdown on religious extremism, the Chinese government has declared that parents will no longer be allowed to give their children Muslim names. Names such as Mohammed, Jihad, Mecca, and Saddam are now prohibited. But is this only the beginning? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 46 Comments »

How Christians Around the World Respond to Persecution

April 26th, 2017

A group of Christian scholars decided to study how Christian communities around the world react to religious oppression, and their findings may surprise you. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 8 Comments »