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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

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?

Political & Religious Controversy 42 Comments

Taking to the Streets: Protest in D.C.

January 27th, 2017

On January 21st, the day after the 45th president of the United States was sworn into office, an estimated 1 million people participated in the Women’s March in Washington D.C.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

Protecting the Earth Through Faith

January 25th, 2017

There are many religions that touch upon humanity's relationship with the natural environment. In religious texts and writings, humans are often portrayed as being stewards of the earth.

Political & Religious Controversy 9 Comments

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