RELIGION

Sep 13 2024OPINION

"The Front Room: A Haunting Reflection of America's Divided Soul"

As the curtains open on The Front Room, a sense of unease settles over the audience. The film's title, borrowed from a short story by Susan Hill, hints at the tension that lies beneath the surface of this seemingly ordinary family's life. The Eggers brothers, Sam and Max, have taken the original sto

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Sep 10 2024RELIGION

Navigating Religious Insensitivity: How to Handle Rude Comments About Your Beliefs

When someone rudely sneers at your religious beliefs or lack thereof, the best response depends on who they are and the nature of your relationship. Can you easily walk away from them? Is there an obvious power differential (e.g., a workplace scenario)? Do you have an emotional bond or just wa

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Sep 10 2024LIFESTYLE

Aaron Rodgers: Faith, Ethnicity & the Quest for QB Glory

What does faith and ethnicity have to do with being one of the greatest QBs of all time? A lot apparently. Aaron Rodgers' spiritual journey is as complex and interesting as his football career. Raised in a strict evangelical household, he's since moved away from traditional Christianity towards a m

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Dak Prescott: Breaking Down The Cowboys QB's Ethnicity & Religion

Born to a mixed-race couple in Louisiana, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott proudly embraces both sides of his heritage. With an African American father and European American mother, the star QB has become a role model for many who share his background. But Prescott is quick to emphasize that

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Sep 08 2024RELIGION

The Great Evangelical Exodus: A Journey from Dogma to Doubt

Are evangelical Christians abandoning their faith en masse? In recent years, a growing number of former evangelicals have left the fold, disillusioned by the movement's perceived political entanglements and rigid dogma. Imagine this: You've spent your entire life steeped in evangelical doctrine.

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Sep 06 2024RELIGION

The Empty Pew: A Pastor's Struggle with Declining Religion

Imagine a church built for hundreds, now hosting just a handful of elderly members. This is the reality for First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, a church closing its doors after 150 years. What's more, the pastor, Ryan Burge, is known for his research on the very decline in religious affil

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok and the Data Minefield: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accusing TikTok of a serious breach: secretly collecting American users' views on hot-button issues like abortion, guns, and religion. This data, the DOJ claims, is then sent back to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, in Beijing. The DOJ claims that TikTok

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sketch Shuts Down Haters With Unapologetic Faith

Twitch superstar Sketch is on a mission to set the record straight. After facing backlash from fans over his past as an OnlyFans model and recent embrace of religion, the streamer decided it was time to address the critics head-on. In a bold move during a live stream, Sketch made one thing abundantl

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

SosMula's 'Boogie Man': Is This Rapper Embracing the Dark Side?

SosMula is back with a vengeance, dropping a new single called 'Boogie Man' and teasing his upcoming album, 'SLEEZ RELIGION.' This album drops on September 13th, a Friday, and fans are already buzzing. But before we get to the album, let's talk about 'Boogie Man'. The song and its accompanying musi

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Sep 06 2024RELIGION

Love Thy Neighbor? The Shrinking Role of Religion in American Charity

Did you know that religious faith has long been the biggest driver of charitable giving in America? This article explores that connection, highlighting the work of the Mennonite Disaster Service who selflessly rebuild homes after disasters. But here's a question: what if this strong link between rel

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