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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.

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Does the Religion of US Presidents Matter?

September 24th, 2015

This weekend, candidate Ben Carson appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" and stated that someone of the Muslim faith shouldn't be president. Does the faith of the president actually matter?

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Anti-Vaccination Mom Claims Religious Exemption

September 21st, 2015

A mother in New York has won her appeal to not vaccinate her child with the MMR vaccine for religious reasons. Her son will be exempt from the vaccination and will be able to attend school without receiving the vaccine.

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Finding a New Home for Syrian Refugees

September 18th, 2015

Nearly eight million Syrians who have been forced to flee from their homes. Now, they are scattered throughout nearby countries, staying in tents with little access to basic things like food and water.

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What's Next For Kim Davis?

September 9th, 2015

Many same sex couples nationwide are finally enjoying the perks that come with being married after the Supreme Court struck down state bans against it. However, there have been some bumps on the road.

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So You Think You Can Preach?

August 31st, 2015

One new reality show, So You Think You Can Preach? has generated quite a great deal of buzz in the religious community. Is a reality tv show really the most effective way to select a new minister for a congregation?

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Life, Choice, and Planned Parenthood

August 13th, 2015

There are a lot of religious and moral views on abortion. Pope Francis characterized a strong pro-life stance when he said, “It is necessary to reaffirm our solid opposition to any direct offense against life, especially when innocent and defenseless, and th

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Understanding the Islamic State: What is ISIS?

August 3rd, 2015

It's impossible to watch, listen to, or read the news today without finding at least one reference to the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, a terrorist organization.

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Killer Cop of Cincinnati

August 3rd, 2015

On July 19th, University of Cincinnati Police Department officer Ray Tensing stopped Samuel DuBose for driving without a front-end license plate - and the routine stop shockingly ended in a horrible fatality.

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The Pushback to Marriage Equality

July 31st, 2015

Since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, there has been pushback among conservatives. Some are claiming that the decision is oppressive.

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