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Jeff Sessions Cites Bible to Justify Separating Immigrant Children from Parents

June 18th, 2018

A controversial new Trump administration policy calls for separating immigrant parents from their children if they try to cross the border. But when it comes to carrying out this brutal task, Attorney General Jeff Sessions truly believes God is on his side.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 360 Comments

Heartbeats, Safe Zones, and Jane Does: Abortion Rights in 2017

October 30th, 2017

It’s been 44 years since the U.S. Supreme Court decided to extend a woman’s right to privacy to include the decision to have an abortion. However, the issue only seems to have become more divisive over time. Every year since the 1973 decision, opponents of

Political & Religious Controversy 150 Comments

Free at Last: Immigrant Spends a Year Hiding From ICE in Church Basement

October 16th, 2017

When a deportation order was issued in his name, Javier Flores sought refuge from ICE agents in a local church. Should churches shelter immigrants or simply stick to sermons?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 43 Comments

Pope Francis Questions Whether Trump is Really Pro-Life

September 14th, 2017

In the wake of the White House’s decision to end the DACA program, Pope Francis had a sharp message for Donald Trump. If the president is truly “pro-life”, said Francis, then he cannot allow the children of immigrants – known commonly as “Dreamers” – to be thrown out of the country.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 108 Comments

On the Chopping Block: Christian Refugees at Risk of Deportation

July 17th, 2017

In Iraq, Egypt, and other countries around the region, Christians are being persecuted at frighteningly high rates, and President Trump is deporting Christian Iraqis in record numbers to a dangerous homeland.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 33 Comments

Christians Divided on Immigration

June 19th, 2017

Immigration issues and border policies have long been contentious issues in politics, but they are also creating a significant divide in the Christian community. Many Christian houses of worship have embraced a “love thy neighbor” stance, arguing for bene

LGBTQ & Human Rights 59 Comments

Illegal Immigration: A Moral Question

April 10th, 2017

Few things spark more heated debate these days than the topic of immigration. On both sides of the matter, emotions run high and beliefs are deeply ingrained... and both sides think they are morally in the right.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 86 Comments

Sanctuary Churches Shelter Illegal Immigrants

January 6th, 2017

There are 11 million immigrants residing in the U.S. illegally. With the future of immigration policy uncertain, churches are taking things into their own hands by offering sanctuary to those at risk of deportation.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 84 Comments

Islam: A Threat to European Culture?

May 27th, 2016

In case you haven’t been paying attention, there is a war brewing in Europe. Not a war in the traditional sense, but a war of cultures, between Europeans and Muslim immigrants.

Political & Religious Controversy 167 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 140 Comments

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