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People driving from Trenton, New Jersey to New York City now have an architectural marvel to behold, one that presents a unique religious perspective the average American may have never encountered before. The BAPS Swami ...

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The Vatican has seen its fair share of legal drama over the centuries, and many Catholics had hoped that the Catholic Church could escape the same fate in the new millennium. Unfortunately, the Vatican can't seem to avoi ...

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Many consumers shop according to not only their needs but also their values. The marketing departments of most major corporations understand this and play right into it. They advertise their products or services with ima ...

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The supposed free market is championed in many capitalist nations. Goods and services are bought for a certain amount of money, payable upon receipt. This seemingly simple exchange is the basic element that drives stock ...

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All children deserve good education. The knowledge they build early on can have a lasting effect on their confidence and success for the rest of their lives. Schools should be a place where their dreams are cultivated an ...

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The mark of a healthy organization is its ability to grow in new directions. This can be more difficult than it seems on the surface. Your congregation likely has clear ideas of what it expects from the church, and any a ...

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In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARES Act was estabilshed to provide financial relief to certain small businesses, non-profits, and churches.  But should churches turn down this assistance on principle?

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In parts of southern Pakistan, Hindus are feeling pressure to convert to Islam, and there is some debate as to whether the conversions were forced, voluntary, or somewhere in between.

Category: Politics Religion Political and Religious Controversy

As requirements for face masks become mandatory, then optional, then mandatory again, some wonder about the purpose and effectiveness of anti-burqa laws.

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A Nevada church attempts to fight for religious gatherings in the Supreme Court; if they succeed will this cause a spike in COVID deaths among Nevada churchgoers?

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