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The True Meaning of ‘Allahu Akbar’

November 8th, 2017

In the latest terrorist attack committed in the name of radical Islam, 8 people were killed and 12 more injured during a murderous truck rampage in New York City. The suspect, a 29-year-old immigrant from Uzbekistan, was captured and taken to the hospital. He

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Heartbeats, Safe Zones, and Jane Does: Abortion Rights in 2017

October 30th, 2017

It’s been 44 years since the U.S. Supreme Court decided to extend a woman’s right to privacy to include the decision to have an abortion. However, the issue only seems to have become more divisive over time. Every year since the 1973 decision, opponents of

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Why Did This White Woman Darken Her Skin and Put On a Burkha?

October 29th, 2017

A white nurse from the UK, Katie Freeman, has admitted that she has held stereotypical opinions on Muslims. Hoping to challenge Ms. Freeman and expose her to the harsh reality of Islamaphobia, Channel 4 darkened her skin, gave her a fake nose, and put her in a Burkha.

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The A.I. Deity That Will Threaten Life as We Know It

October 29th, 2017

One Silicon Valley engineer believes he has discovered God. That engineer, Anthony Levandowski, has formed a new religion to create and worship an artificial intelligence program.

Science & Technology 43 Comments

Muslim Scare: When Allah Moves in Next Door

October 28th, 2017

Researchers polled more than 10,000 people from European countries and shockingly found that nearly 20 percent – or 1 in 5 – did not like the idea of living next door to a Muslim neighbor.

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Corporate Creed: The Companies You Never Knew Were Deeply Religious

October 27th, 2017

We’re all familiar with certain high-profile companies that espouse religious beliefs. Chick-fil-A famously expressed opposition to gay marriage on religious grounds, creating a storm of controversy.

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Christian Waitress Sues Restaurant Over “Pants Only” Policy

October 20th, 2017

Kaetoya Watkins was thrilled when she was got offered a waitress job at Georgia Blue, a Mississippi restaurant chain. However, it didn’t take long for things to go south.

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Free at Last: Immigrant Spends a Year Hiding From ICE in Church Basement

October 16th, 2017

When a deportation order was issued in his name, Javier Flores sought refuge from ICE agents in a local church. Should churches shelter immigrants or simply stick to sermons?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 43 Comments

Meet the Women Who Hate Feminism

October 12th, 2017

“For years, the feminists lied to us,” exclaimed Christian author Lisa Bevere to a crowd of women gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. “They said for us to be powerful as women, we needed to act like men.” The crowd cheered in approval.

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Gay Coffee Shop Owner Kicks Out Anti-Abortion Group

October 12th, 2017

Should a business be allowed to deny service to customers that have offensive beliefs? That’s the question being asked after a now-viral altercation between the owner of a Seattle coffee shop and members of an anti-abortion group. It all started when activ

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