Political & Religious Controversy - Page 71 of 85
September 29th, 2016
Earlier this month, the Toronto Star reported on the United Church of Canada's announcement that one of their most popular ministers, Gretta Vosper, is “unsuitable to continue serving” the church.
Should We Forgive Celebrities?
September 23rd, 2016
People make mistakes. It’s a fact of life. When this happens, we seek forgiveness from others. But for those who live in the spotlight, mistakes are greatly magnified. Should celebs be held to a higher standard?
The Morality of a Pipeline
September 20th, 2016
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota are standing firm in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline, arguing that the pipeline will infringe upon and destroy land that the tribe holds sacred.
Is Assisted Suicide Ethical?
August 27th, 2016
Should we allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives? Ever since Oregon passed the Death With Dignity Act in 1998, the debate over physician-assisted suicide and how we look at death hasn't let up.
The Modesty War: Bikinis vs. Burkinis
August 19th, 2016
The French are well known for their nude beaches, and their society has a very different attitude toward exposed skin than we do in the U.S. Recently, a specific item of beachwear has come under fire: the burkini.
American Muslim Makes History In Rio
August 11th, 2016
Athletes from around the world gathered in Rio di Janeiro, Brazil for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. Among them was black Muslim fencing competitor, Ibtihaj Muhammad, who made history by wearing a hijab.
One Nation, Under God? - When Faith and Politics Collide
August 1st, 2016
When voters go to the polls, they tend to look for a politician who “shares their values”. In America, these values are often centered around religious beliefs.
The Morality of "Designer" Babies
July 28th, 2016
Twenty years ago, Dolly the sheep became the first ever successfully cloned animal. When she was eventually revealed to the public in 1997, it sparked a storm of controversy. Now people are creating designer babies.
Pokémon Go: Good for Religion?
July 25th, 2016
If you own a smartphone or are active on social media, then you have undoubtedly heard about Pokémon Go. The popular franchise’s latest release takes the form of an augmented-reality mobile game.
Wave of Violence: Police Brutality and Racial Conflict in America
July 19th, 2016
America is a country divided in many ways. Politically, we are more polarized than at any time in recent memory. Economically, much of the country’s wealth is concentrated in the hands of an elite few. But most glaring is this: despite years of progress on
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