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Café “Gender Tax” Sparks Uproar

August 11th, 2017

A sign placed outside a café in Australia has created quite the stir. The “Handsome Her” coffee shop had only just opened when it was thrust into the limelight – but not necessarily in a positive sense.

Political & Religious Controversy 26 Comments

Supreme Court: "Churches Can Have Government Money"

June 30th, 2017

In a surprise decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that churches should be eligible to receive government funding, as long as the money is used for a secular purpose. In a 7-2 ruling, the court decided that Missouri’s Trinity Lutheran Church was wrongfully

Political & Religious Controversy 65 Comments

How Should Ordained Ministers Contribute to the Common Good?

August 28th, 2012

Should ministers be selective about their charitable giving, or should they assume an attitude of non-judgmental liberality? A new study on the generosity of Americans might shed light on this question.

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Should Churches Lose Their Tax-Exempt Status?

June 19th, 2012

A recent study suggests that the United States stands to gain a lot by revoking the tax-exempt status of churches and other religious organizations. But should they do that?

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