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"Our Favorite Prey": ISIS Killing Christians in Egypt

March 22nd, 2017

A disturbing trend of violence against Christians in Egypt has some people worried about a revival of widespread hostility along religious lines. Why are Christians being targeted?

Political & Religious Controversy 26 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.

Political & Religious Controversy 35 Comments

Boy Scouts To Accept Transgender Kids

February 22nd, 2017

The Boy Scouts of America recently opened up membership to transgender boys. Some characterize the policy as sensible and compassionate, while others were less than thrilled by the move. What do you think?

Political & Religious Controversy 70 Comments

Is Christmas Still a Religious Holiday?

December 30th, 2016

“Our many different cultures notwithstanding, there's something about the holidays that makes the planet communal. Even nations that do not celebrate Christmas can't help but be caught up in the collective spirit of their neighbors, as twinkling lights dot t

Political & Religious Controversy 73 Comments

Kicking ‘Em While They’re Down: Criminalizing the Homeless

December 28th, 2016

A Maryland church was hit with $12,000 in fines from police for "illegal use of the property as housing units" for letting homeless people camp outside. Are we seriously criminalizing homelessness now?

Political & Religious Controversy 60 Comments

Female Priests? Never, Says Pope Francis

November 4th, 2016

The Question Well, Pope Francis certainly didn’t beat around the bush. Earlier this week, a reporter posed a question to the pontiff. Reporter: “Is it realistic to think that there might be women priests also in the Catholic Church in the next few decades?

Political & Religious Controversy 77 Comments

Catholic Church Paying Off Abuse Survivors

October 28th, 2016

A report by the New York Times earlier this month revealed that the Cardinal Timothy Dolan has offered to settle matters of sexual abuse out of court if victims agree to not pursue further legal action.

Political & Religious Controversy 31 Comments

Westboro Baptist Church vs. Kim Davis

October 27th, 2016

Westboro Baptist Church is picketing the workplace of Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis. The virtually universally loathed group is known for protesting the funerals of American soldiers.

Political & Religious Controversy 42 Comments

Hail Mary: The Quest to Get Jesus Out of Public Schools

October 26th, 2016

The U.S. constitution holds that religion and government must remain independent of one another. However, there’s no getting around America’s long, intertwined history of Christian religious tradition.

Political & Religious Controversy 108 Comments

Smart Tattoos: Mark of the Beast?

August 18th, 2016

Researchers at MIT have created temporary smart tattoos. This breakthrough has the potential to better our lives. However, some have been off-put by its striking similarity to the Biblical mark of the beast.

Science & Technology 34 Comments

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