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Russia Bans Jehovah’s Witnesses Nationwide

April 24th, 2017

The Russian Supreme Court has just upheld a law that effectively bans Jehovah's Witnesses nationwide. The ruling classifies Jehovah’s Witnesses as an “extremist group” that is a “threat" to public security.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 22 Comments

The International Church of Cannabis Opens Its Doors

April 20th, 2017

The International Church of Cannabis preaches the benefits of cannabis use, but some critics aren't buying it. They refuse to recognize cannabis worship as a real religion, and insist the church is no more than a scheme to justify getting high all the time. What do you think?

Political & Religious Controversy 69 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

The Modesty War: Bikinis vs. Burkinis

August 19th, 2016

The French are well known for their nude beaches, and their society has a very different attitude toward exposed skin than we do in the U.S. Recently, a specific item of beachwear has come under fire: the burkini.

Political & Religious Controversy 113 Comments

Is Christian Religious Freedom Under Attack?

July 12th, 2016

Religious freedom has been a hot topic across America in recent years. It has generated contentious debate around the First Amendment right to free exercise of religion, and, specifically, how far this right should extend. Since Christianity is the dominant re

LGBTQ & Human Rights 217 Comments

Religious Freedom Legislation: Admirable or Ignorant?

March 16th, 2016

The debate surrounding the scope of religious freedom has become increasingly contentious over the past year. With the legalization of same-sex marriage by the Supreme Court, it’s a topic that has received national attention as individual states have introdu

LGBTQ & Human Rights 99 Comments

Continued Collision Between Religious Freedom and Marriage Equality

January 5th, 2016

2015 was a year of monumental change. One of the biggest shifts we saw was the Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage, making it legal to get married in all 50 states. This changed things for gay couples who had waited for so long for their state

LGBTQ & Human Rights 70 Comments

Cannabis Church Fights Back

July 31st, 2015

The Indiana government is barring a ULC minister from the free expression of his faith, as religious conservatives have just passed a controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Progressive Spirituality 134 Comments

Religious Freedom Laws and the New Battle For Equality

March 30th, 2015

Today, a majority of states in the U.S. have marriage equality, but in some states it's getting harder for LGBT people to go about their lives. In a growing number of places around the country, businesses run by people who morally object to homosexuality are a

LGBTQ & Human Rights 510 Comments

U.S. Supreme Court Says “Yes” to Prayer Meetings

May 15th, 2014

Pretend for a moment you are Jewish lawmaker. How would you feel if your colleagues began a meeting by invoking the name of Jesus Christ? Would you try to ignore it, or would you feel marginalized and invalidated? The United States Supreme Court recently grant

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