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Despite oppression, Black atheists fight to be heard

March 22, 2012by Rachel Metea 9 Comments

Atheists are the most hated minority in America. Former U.S. President George Bush once said, “I don’t know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God.” Black atheists tend to experience this discrimination the most.

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For religion and football, a new kind of fast

March 22, 2012by Rachel Metea Leave a comment

The intersection between hard-hitting American football and reverential fasting can be found during fall Friday nights on Ford Road in Dearborn, Michigan. The majority of football players at Fordson High […]

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Israeli Apartheid Week ignites rhetoric discussion

March 8, 2012by Rachel Metea Leave a comment

Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted “Israeli Apartheid Week,” an annual series of events held on campuses across the globe that labels the State of Israel an apartheid state. […]

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Chicago Evangelicals paint unconventional strokes

March 7, 2012by Rachel Metea Leave a comment

Hours before ballerinas danced beneath the spotlight at the Auditorium Theater Feb. 26 to give the final performance of the Joffrey Ballet’s “Winter Fire,” Pastor Bill Hybels’ dominated the stage. […]

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Christianity
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Mt. Soledad cross supporters make final cry for battle

March 5, 2012by Rachel Metea Leave a comment

A federal appeals court ruled Jan. 3 that a cross displayed on public property in San Diego, California, is unconstitutional. The Mt. Soledad memorial stood in a separation of church and […]

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Atheism, Church & State
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New contraceptives mandate doesn’t change much for DePaul

February 14, 2012by Rachel Metea Leave a comment

The Catholic Church is scrutinizing the Obama administration’s new mandate requiring religious-based institutions to provide contraception for their employees, despite a new compromise announced Friday. The Obama administration’s mandate ignited […]

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The inconveniences of freedom of speech

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Fred got a lot of hate mail. He didn’t agree with his country and he had let them know. Now, people wanted to make him pay.

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For love of the Easter egg and all that’s commercial

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I am an atheist and I love Easter. I am single and I love Valentine’s Day. Christmas? Oh your god, do I love Christmas. When it comes to commercialized holidays—you name it, I love it.

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France’s veil ban goes into effect, university looks for meaning

April 11, 2011by Rachel Metea Leave a comment

After the world’s first ban on Islamic face veils took effect in France on April 11, DePaul University saw many of its members call to question the law’s symbolic meaning.

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Survival of the Evolution Lesson Plan

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The majority of biology teachers are reluctant to teach evolution, found two political scientists after studying U.S. public school biology instructors. Additionally, creationism is given at least an hour of class time and put in a positive light by 13 percent of the nation’s biology teachers.

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  • Despite oppression, Black atheists fight to be heard
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  • New contraceptives mandate doesn’t change much for DePaul
  • The inconveniences of freedom of speech
  • For love of the Easter egg and all that’s commercial
  • France’s veil ban goes into effect, university looks for meaning
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