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One Thousand Ministers March on Washington

August 29th, 2017

Under the direction of Rev. Al Sharpton, more than 1,000 religious leaders rallied in Washington D.C. on Monday. Organizers called it the “One Thousand Ministers March for Justice”, and it was followed by a rally near the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. T

Political & Religious Controversy 37 Comments

Anti-Gay Marriage Campaign in Australia Goes Viral

August 28th, 2017

Let’s say you are opposed to same-sex marriage, and are trying to prevent it from becoming law. You want to bring people over to your point of view, but polite tactics aren’t working. How far is it OK to go?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 33 Comments

One Way to Get Rid of Drug Dealers: Shoot ‘Em

August 24th, 2017

Drug dealers are not exactly model citizens, but do they deserve to die? In the Philippines, the answer is a resounding “yes”. Upon taking office, the country’s president, Rodrigo Duterte, instituted a uniquely violent strategy to combat the country’s

Political & Religious Controversy 81 Comments

Pope Francis Cracks Down on Catholic Euthanasia

August 22nd, 2017

Pope Francis is trying to crack down on euthanasia in Catholic-run charity clinics. Earlier this month, he issued a decree ordering an organization to stop practicing euthanasia on patients in their psychiatric centers.

Political & Religious Controversy 12 Comments

Is the Eclipse a Sign That Judgment Day Is Coming?

August 21st, 2017

For the first time in 38 years, a total solar eclipse has just passed over the United States. This got us wondering: what is the significance of the eclipse? There are those who see the eclipse as strictly a scientific phenomenon, an interesting event in and o

Political & Religious Controversy 36 Comments

After Texas Turned on Planned Parenthood, Teen Pregnancy Spiked

August 11th, 2017

Back in 2011, Texas lawmakers decided to cut millions of dollars in funding for family planning services like Planned Parenthood in favor of an abstinence-only approach. Should schools teach safe sex?

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Café “Gender Tax” Sparks Uproar

August 11th, 2017

A sign placed outside a café in Australia has created quite the stir. The “Handsome Her” coffee shop had only just opened when it was thrust into the limelight – but not necessarily in a positive sense.

Political & Religious Controversy 26 Comments

A Turning Point? Christian Support for Gay Rights is Growing

August 10th, 2017

In contrast to recent signals from the White House, statistics show that public support for gay marriage has been steadily increasing in recent years. Across America, people are more accepting of the LGBT community than ever before. And it’s not just atheist

LGBTQ & Human Rights 84 Comments

LGBT Rights Take a Backseat to Religious Freedom in White House

August 10th, 2017

President Trump’s nominee for “Religious Freedom Ambassador” is causing extreme consternation among the LGBT community and its advocates. The president’s pick is Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, a man who critics say poses a distinct threat to LGBT rights. I

LGBTQ & Human Rights 112 Comments

Study: Christians Twice as Likely to Blame Poverty on Laziness

August 9th, 2017

A study found that religion is a significant factor in how Americans perceive poverty. The results showed that Christians were far more likely than non-Christians to blame poverty on the failings of the individual.

Christian 74 Comments

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