There are large amounts of conspiracy theories going on currently in our society. It seems various mistrust in government entities, and a supposed ‘Deep State’ came to an increase during the COVID Pandemic. Since then, there has been more rhetoric than ever on suspicions over the moon landing, the 9/11 attacks, and World War II etc. So, have you heard the one about Catholics being watched by the FBI? Initially, this too may sound like only a theory. Unfortunately for... Read more

People that suffer from psychopathy or sociopathic personalities often end up committing crimes, hurting others and themselves. If these conditions, however, are mental health diseases then it would be implied that the individuals cannot help their personalities and therefore cannot help their actions. If this is truly the case, is there a heaven for these individuals? The Iceman. Richard Kuklinski, also known as the Iceman, was a notorious serial killer convicted for his crimes and sentenced to multiple life sentences.... Read more

Exorcisms are often portrayed in film and in the media to be freak events. There are differing opinions as to whether the act may or may not be real. The narrative often appears horrifying to witness in film, nonetheless. From the films The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Exorcist, and Constantine, exorcisms have been interpreted in very gruesome ways. As a result, it is possible that the narrative of exorcisms may prevent people from taking it seriously. To be clear,... Read more

Anyone who has glanced at religious news in the past few years can see that religious discrimination has increased heavily. Specifically, attacks on those of Christian based faiths have become a growing human rights problem.  In America, we are supposed to have our freedom of religion. There are other countries around the world that are supposed do as well. However, Christians are the main religious group attacked in our country and around the world consistently. It is more unsafe than... Read more

Jewish people are an ethnic and religious group that originated in the Middle East over 3,500 years ago. They are generally viewed as individuals who follow the Jewish faith and/or are descendants of other Jewish people. Judaism happens to be one of the oldest religions in the world! However, Jewish people have also faced persecution and discrimination throughout history, most notably during the Holocaust. In the present day, society seems to have regressed back into having a biased resentment towards... Read more

There is a common belief or stereotype that inmates who are atheist or agnostic will likely ‘get religion’ while incarcerated. Particularly for those serving their time on Death Row. This refers to the phenomenon of inmates on death row turning to religion to cope with their impending execution. Many inmates find solace in their faith and use it as a source of strength and hope. Some also view it to seek forgiveness and make peace with their past actions. This... Read more

The role religion used to play in schools has not only gotten smaller over the years, but it is now the source of prejudice. Students in public schools are regularly reprimanded in some way or another for expressing their personal beliefs. The freedom of religion in first world countries seems to be slowly dying. People can now be openly discriminated against in public schools, social media and the workplace. Anywhere there are extreme woke ideologies religion seems unable to coexist.... Read more

A common argument opposing the existence of God is that if God exist, why do terrible things happen ? Especially, why do bad things happen to good people, or people who otherwise did not deserve it. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a well-respected astrophysicist, and public personality. He once argued Gods existence by discussing the tragic earthquake of Lisbon, Portugal in 1755. Dr. Tyson argued that based on the events of Lisbon, God either does not exist or if he... Read more

Centuries ago, Queen Mary Tudor, also known as Bloody Mary, had many people arrested and burned for not believing in England’s preferred religion of Catholicism. America’s origin was largely rooted in the desire to live in a country where people are free from religious persecution. In modern society, historically we have worked tirelessly to ensure religious fairness in the workplace and in academia. By way of equal opportunity laws, no one should be discriminated against in these environments for their... Read more

Many groups are protected in our country from hate crimes and discrimination. People of various ethnic backgrounds and cultures are protected from harassment, bullying, and unfair treatment. Are Christians however included in this protection? Is there enough protection for individuals who identify as Christians to live openly without fear of bias, verbal or physical harassment? It seems that in recent years Christians have been unfairly discriminated against and remain an unprotected population. In 2022, the country watched as the overturn... Read more