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Obama Takes a Stand for Transgender Youth
People disagree whether or not young people are qualified to declare themselves transgender. By now everyone has heard about the ongoing debate over transgender bathroom policy. Supporters of...
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Is It Time for Disney’s First Gay Princess?
Should Disney give Elsa, the main character of the film “Frozen”, a girlfriend in the upcoming sequel? In the Disney world, princesses usually end up falling in love with a prince charming. Never...
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Righteous Indignation – The ULC Response to the Orlando Shooting
Hate-fueled killings must be stopped around the world. We, like millions of others throughout the United States, are sad, angry, and scared. On Sunday morning, clergy and staff of the Universal Life...
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The Long Road to Acceptance
Many other countries showed their support for the LGBT community in the wake of the Orlando attack. As we reflect on the tragedy in Orlando with heavy hearts, it’s only natural to look for answers....
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Religious Oppression: A Female Struggle
Women are expected to cover themselves in public or behave in certain ways in order to please the patriarchal religious leadership. Anyone who argues that men and women are fully equal must not study...
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Same-Sex Marriage Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
It’s been one year since the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges. It’s June 26, 2015: All eyes are fixed on the front steps of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C....
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Is Christian Religious Freedom Under Attack?
Courts are ruling that some religious values cause discrimination, causing many Christians to feel like their beliefs are under attack. Religious freedom has been a hot topic over the past few years....
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Religions Split on Transgender Issue
We see a range of religious views toward transgender people – even within individual religions. Lately, the lives of transgender people seem to be all over the news. For example, after a...
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Gay Marriage in the Anglican Church
Recent events have exposed a deep divide in the Anglican Church over the issue of gay marriage. Church leaders are worried it will cause a permanent split. “Hate has no place in the house of God” –...
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“Holy Hush”: Domestic Violence Goes Unspoken in the Church
While the church is attempting to raise awareness of domestic violence, evidence shows that they have actually been contributing to the problem for years. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month,...
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The Case For Transgender Tolerance
Even here in America, trans people have reported being ignored, ridiculed, and asked to leave when they try to attend church services. Back on November 20, churches all around the United States held...
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Sanctuary Churches Shelter Illegal Immigrants
With the future of immigration policy uncertain, hundreds of churches are stepping up to offer sanctuary to illegal immigrants at risk of deportation. A Troubled History I had always hoped that this...
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Do We Have Religious Freedom?
Despite the constitutional right to religious freedom, certain religious groups in the United States continue to feel persecuted because of their faith. January 16th is Religious Freedom Day, the...
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Gay Marriage Linked to Drop in Suicide Rate
An astonishing 29% of LGBT adolescents attempted suicide in the past year, compared to just 6% of heterosexual adolescents. A recent John Hopkins study links the legalization of gay marriage to a...
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Illegal Immigration: A Moral Question
Philadelphia recently announced that it will be canceling its annual Cinco de Mayo holiday celebration due to concerns about deportation. Few things spark more heated debate these days than the topic...
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Lesbian Couple Takes Pulpit at Historic Baptist Church
Although many churches are adopting more tolerant beliefs, there has been no shortage of criticism for the lesbian couple taking the pulpit. A historic Washington D.C. church has taken a gigantic step...
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Russia Bans Jehovah’s Witnesses Nationwide
There are over 170,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia. Although they are putting on a brave face, many are afraid for what the future may bring. It’s a bad time to be a Jehovah’s Witness in Russia. The...
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How Christians Around the World Respond to Persecution
It’s estimated that nearly 7,100 Christians around the world died because of their faith in 2015 alone. Violence in the Middle East is especially bad. Research has shown that Christians are the most...
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Christian Student Expelled After Calling Gay Marriage “Sinful”
Felix Ngole has received the go ahead to take legal action against the university that expelled him for making anti-gay comments on Facebook. Sheffield University has been recognized as one of top 100...
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The Last Muhammad: China Bans Muslim Baby Names
The new law comes after a string of terrorist attacks committed by Muslims in China. Pictured above: Chinese police gather in a show of force. As part of a crackdown on religious extremism, the...
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