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Mississippi Replaces Confederate Symbol With 'In God We Trust' on State Flag

July 2nd, 2020

Mississippi seems poised to finally remove the Confederate Battle Flag from their own state flag. But they intend to replace it with the words "In God We Trust", which many advocates say is offensive to the nonreligious.

Political & Religious Controversy 118 Comments

We Should Also Tear Down Statues of Jesus, Activists Say

June 22nd, 2020

As protesters in cities across America continue to topple statues of Confederate leaders, slave owners, and other historical figures, some are sounding the alarm that things are going to far. Is Jesus next?

Political & Religious Controversy 213 Comments

Rewriting History: Should Flawed Figures Be Forgotten?

December 13th, 2017

This past summer brought a wave of reckoning that swept across the country, as scores of statues and monuments celebrating the Confederacy were removed from the public eye. In total, at least 30 cities oversaw the removal of one or more statues. Was it the right move?

Political & Religious Controversy 133 Comments

Famous Cathedral Says Goodbye to Confederate Monuments

September 11th, 2017

In the wake of a national discussion about controversial monuments and statues, Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital has decided to remove two stained-glass windows depicting Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jack

Political & Religious Controversy 185 Comments

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