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Renowned Christian evangelical author Tim Keller recently posted a tweet on what Christianity truly is. This is to oppose any theology or worldview that it is just a component of someone's life, or an added addition to make one's life "good" or "better." Christian rapper Da T.R.U.T.H. stated in his song, The Greatest Need, that …
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It is no secret that Donald Trump is viewed by many as a proverbial "know-it-all." His wealthy pedigree and successful real estate career has build a shield of becoming teachable, which has been displayed by a significant number of tweets that he posts. Throughout numerous media outlets, even the strong surrogates have admitted at times …
With 58 dead and over 500 wounded, the recent shooting in Las Vegas is being coined as the deadliest in modern history. As family and friends of victims continue to be consoled, authorities and media outlets continue to speculate on why this tragedy occurred. Since the shooting, a number of theories have been presented on …
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The Satanic Temple is not happy about a Christian bakery rejecting an LGBTQ cake request in 2012. As a result, they are trying to force the bakery to make a cake for Satan, in order to create a loophole of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The leader of the Satanic Temple, Lucien Greaves, shared his thoughts …
In an attempt to make a statement towards racial inequality and discrimination, players of the National Football League have extended the act of kneeling during the national anthem. This gesture is a spin-off of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and NFC Champion Colin Kaepernick, who boldly remained seated during the national anthem during the 2016 …
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The owner of Lexington Kentucky-based Hands On Originals, Blaine Adamson, was sued for refusing to make gear for a pride event. The incident happened in March of 2012, where Adamson was asked to make t-shirts for the Gay and Lesbian Services Organization (GLSO). Adamson declined, stating that the design requested went against his beliefs and …
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In the Christian tradition, laypersons and church attendees nearly unanimously profess that the tithe is geared specifically towards one's particular local church. With their minds flooded with scriptures such as "the tithe is holy unto the Lord," "bring the tithes to the storehouse," and "give, and it shall be given unto you...," members of local …
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Today marks the sixteenth year of potentially the most tragic event in United States history. Hundreds fell victim to terrorist attacks in New York, leaving an indelible mark on both each person's family and friends, as well as this country as a whole. Each year, this day presents a very somber moment in communities across …
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Over the past few months, there has been a swarm of controversy regarding the racial divide in this country. Recently, there was a major uproar in Charlottesville, Virginia, after White Supremacists rallied vehemently to support the cause of "getting their land back." This resulted in a brief presser from President Donald Trump, but heavy criticism …
Oftentimes, many perceive members of the military to maintain a stern look and demeanor when it comes to their mannerisms. Aptly, this is the rigid candor that is expected, due to the importance of obtaining an attitude and emotional strength that is fit for battle. However, there are times where veterans break character and show …
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