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When Christian Values and Politics Collide

March 23rd, 2018

Our elected officials have a history of violating Christian values, and new allegations involving Donald Trump appear to fit this pattern. Trump reportedly had an affair with porn star Stormy Daniels back in 2006.

Political & Religious Controversy 206 Comments

Is Gun Ownership a God-Given Right?

February 22nd, 2018

Some say that we should strive for a peaceful society that's less obsessed with guns. Others argue that gun rights are a mandate from heaven. In the wake of another mass shooting, we pose the question: is gun ownership a God-given right?

Political & Religious Controversy 204 Comments

Resisting Religion: The Fight to Keep God out of the Classroom

January 30th, 2018

The law is clear: government must remain neutral on religion and is forbidden from favoring any one faith over another. But that certainly hasn’t stopped religious folks.

Political & Religious Controversy 115 Comments

In Viral Video, “Ex-Lesbian” Claims the Bible Turned Her Straight

January 8th, 2018

In a controversial Facebook video that has gone viral, a self-professed “ex-lesbian” claims that gay people can become straight if only they pray hard enough. Emily Thomes starts off sounding like an LGBT advocate, talking about coming out at a young age,

LGBTQ & Human Rights 190 Comments

Ohio Outlaws Abortion for Babies with Down Syndrome

January 5th, 2018

Ohio has passed a bill which will institute a state-wide ban on abortion for babies with Down syndrome. The new law stipulates that abortion can no longer be authorized based solely on the fact that a fetus has Down Syndrome. Instead, affected babies must now be carried to term.

Political & Religious Controversy 106 Comments

Kansas Inmate Sues "Pro-Christian" Prison

September 25th, 2017

A correctional facility in Topeka, Kansas has been accused of distributing Christian propaganda and pressuring inmates to convert. The allegations stem from a lawsuit filed by a current inmate who insists their rights have been violated.

Political & Religious Controversy 134 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

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

Justin Bieber and the Rise of the Megachurch

July 31st, 2017

Pop icon Justin Bieber disappointed many fans when he canceled the remainder of his world tour recently. His reasons for doing so remain unclear, but rumors are swirling that Bieber has had a “spiritual awakening” of sorts and that he’s “rededicated hi

Progressive Spirituality 23 Comments

Creationist Builds Life-Sized Noah’s Ark in Kentucky

June 2nd, 2017

Noah’s Ark has been rebuilt. It stands, of all places, in the rolling green hills of Kentucky. Will you be visiting the gigantic sea vessel in the middle of America’s land-locked heartland?

Political & Religious Controversy 166 Comments

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