Yes, Millennials Care About the President’s Religion
Categories: Current Events
Religion will be an important factor in the 2012 election because many Millennials believe it is a barometer for decision making.
An Opinion on “Politeismo”
Categories: Arts & Entertainment
A heated controversy over a postmodern art installation entitled “Politeismo” (polytheism) recently rocked not just the Philippine art community.
The Religious Agnostic, Life of a UU
Categories: Lifestyle, Not Your Average Week
I grew up Catholic, but after a struggle with leaving the Church, I’ve found my way to Unitarian Universalism.
Gaga Goes Biblical – Again.
Categories: Pop Culture
Love her or hate her, Gaga is sharply calling into question how we define our faith.
One Ring to Rule Them All: My Chastity Ring
Categories: Sex Week
Waiting until marriage is nice. But love is strong and healthy and being in a devoted relationship doesn’t equate to living in sin.
Forgive me, blessed iPhone
Categories: Technology
The Confession app for iPhone is here. The Pope supports it and you’ve probably hear about it, but does it really replace penance?
Cult Appeal: Part Two
Categories: Religion Week
Part Two of the long-awaited story of one TNGG editor’s upbringing in a conservative, non-denominational Christian-based religion with a long list of no-no’s. A must-read.
Cult Appeal: Part One
Categories: Religion Week
I didn’t fit in the religion, either. Early on, I can remember looking around the Sunday morning meeting (our equivalent of church) at all the others actively listening with shining eyes and thinking it was all some kind of elaborate joke. It all seemed too surreal to be true, yet it was widely preached that to question church doctrines, “The word of God,” — was Satan poisoning the mind of spiritually weak individuals. Looking back, what I perceived as my own flawed character was just a healthy curiosity.
What You Don’t Know About Witchcraft
Categories: Religion Week
The life of a witch is just like any average person’s life. The first and foremost clarification that’s necessary to make is, Wicca is a peaceful religion and witchcraft is essentially a peaceful practice.
What Do You Mean, Separation of Church and State?
Categories: Religion Week
Most of our laws in the U.S. and the Western world can be traced back to religion – either Christianity or Paganism à la Greeks and Romans. Religious roots are part of our national heritage, but that’s okay
