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Justin Bieber and the Rise of the Megachurch

July 31st, 2017

Pop icon Justin Bieber disappointed many fans when he canceled the remainder of his world tour recently. His reasons for doing so remain unclear, but rumors are swirling that Bieber has had a “spiritual awakening” of sorts and that he’s “rededicated hi

Progressive Spirituality 23 Comments

Christian Group Fighting to Close Kentucky's Last Abortion Clinic

July 28th, 2017

Kentucky may soon become the first state in the country without a single abortion clinic. Nearly overnight, the city of Louisville, Kentucky has transformed into ground zero for the fight over abortion. Christian fundamentalists have descended upon the EMW Wom

Political & Religious Controversy 197 Comments

Are Atheists Less Tolerant than Religious People?

July 10th, 2017

A new study conducted by researchers in Belgium sought to find out how open-minded atheists and agnostics were compared their religious counterparts – and the results were surprising. There exists a common stereotype that people who are highly religious are

Science & Technology 384 Comments

The Aghor: India's Notorious Religious Cannibals

June 28th, 2017

CNN recently sent a religious correspondent into northern India to learn about the Aghor religion, a unique sect of Hinduism notorious for its extreme ritualistic practices, such as eating human flesh.

Life and Death 46 Comments

Mormon Girl Silenced After Coming out as Gay in Church

June 27th, 2017

A 12-year-old girl named Savannah took the stage in front of her entire Mormon church congregation during what’s known as a “Fast and Testimony Meeting”. Savannah stepped up to the microphone and proceeded to deliver a heartfelt speech revealing that she

LGBTQ & Human Rights 149 Comments

Dying Man Holds Ceremony Before Assisted Suicide

May 31st, 2017

Tormented by an incurable disease, John Shields knew that dying meant playing the waiting game, slowly watching quality of life slip away and agony mount. So he chose assisted suicide.

Life and Death 91 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?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 46 Comments

Christian Nurse Fired for "Aggressively" Pushing Religion on Patients

April 12th, 2017

The recent firing of a Christian nurse in England has made headlines and ignited debate surrounding the role of faith in healthcare. After 15 years on the job, Sarah Kuteh was dismissed from her position for aggressively pushing her Christian faith on patients while prepping them for surgery.

Political & Religious Controversy 94 Comments

Islam to Become World's Biggest Religion

March 9th, 2017

You’ve probably heard that Islam is the world's fastest growing religion. But what does that really mean? Well, according to Pew Research Center, it means Muslims will outnumber Christians in the near future. Some people are worried that this changing dynamic will result in more violence.

Political & Religious Controversy 59 Comments

Open Letter to Faith Communities Feeling Threatened

March 1st, 2017

To all our brothers and sisters: As members of a diverse community of faith, we have been saddened and disturbed to witness the recent uptick in threats against various houses of worship and religious centers across North America. This unprovoked hostility ai

Political & Religious Controversy 19 Comments

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