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A New Type of Deity: the All-Seeing Government

March 13th, 2017

In early March, WikiLeaks published a brand-new trove of over 8,700 CIA documents and files which expose a massive global surveillance and hacking program. “Big Brother” has the power to track everything you do. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Political & Religious Controversy | 15 Comments »

The Problem With a Popular Pope

March 6th, 2017

The Vatican has a problem: Pope Francis is too popular. While it’s always been common for the pope to be venerated on flags and medals, companies today want to use his name on products and buildings. Now the Vatican has had enough, and they're pushing back. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 35 Comments »

Is the United States a Christian Country?

February 21st, 2017

The debate is about as old as this country itself, and you need not travel far to find supporters for both sides of the argument. Many people insist that although Christianity remains the dominant religion in the United States, we are not, by definition, a “Christian country”. Others emphatically disagree. What do you think? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 90 Comments »

USA: Land of the Violent?

February 16th, 2017

According to FBI statistics, there were nearly 1.2 million violent crimes committed across the United States in the year 2015 alone. Even innocent turtles and veterans are exempt from violence in our society. What gives? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality | 41 Comments »

Do We Have Religious Freedom?

January 13th, 2017

January 16th is Religious Freedom Day, the birthday of religious freedom in the United States. We've come a long way since Thomas Jefferson penned his famous statute, but by some indications we have a long ways to go. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 58 Comments »

Sanctuary Churches Shelter Illegal Immigrants

January 6th, 2017

There are 11 million immigrants residing in the U.S. illegally. With the future of immigration policy uncertain, churches are taking things into their own hands by offering sanctuary to those at risk of deportation. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 84 Comments »

Americans' Patriotism Under Fire

September 14th, 2016

What does it mean to be patriotic? That’s a question on the minds of many after a string of recent events have turned the spotlight on displays of national pride in the United States. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Uncategorized | 194 Comments »

Pope Francis in America, Emotional Tour Enrages Some

September 25th, 2015

On Tuesday, Pope Francis arrived for his first-ever visit to the United States. The popular pontiff has a number of events scheduled during his five-day stay, which includes stops in Washington D.C. and New York. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 12 Comments »

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