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Would Jesus Want Gun Control?

January 23rd, 2017

Some people want stronger gun control measures, while others insist the government should get out of the way. Are mass shootings preventable? What does religion say about owning guns?

Political & Religious Controversy 252 Comments

Righteous Indignation - The ULC Response to the Orlando Shooting

June 13th, 2016

We, like millions of others throughout the United States, are sad, angry, and scared. On Sunday morning we learned of the devastating terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 136 Comments

Another Mass Shooting, and Nothing is Different

October 13th, 2015

The Oregon Shooter The Umpqua Community College shootings that took place last week in Oregon have left our nation in mourning and wondering what could have caused the shooter to do such a horrible thing.

Political & Religious Controversy 121 Comments

A Heritage of Hate

June 24th, 2015

Since 2009, we have been saying that the Confederate battle flag is not some simple display of Southern heritage, as many of its defenders would claim. Rather, it represents a heritage of hate going back centuries.

Political & Religious Controversy 211 Comments

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