Gender, religion and sexuality are three controversial topics showcased in the new College of Law art gallery exhibit, “What I Am Allowed To Be.”
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Domestic terrorism is real threat
Three people were killed and nine were injured in a shooting Friday in the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood, by a man identified as Robert L. Dear. While almost every news outlet covered the tragic event, not many called it what it is: domestic terrorism.
Rabbi inspires interfaith dialogue
Rabbi Eric Yoffie highlighted the importance of interfaith discussion and the role of religion in today’s society, to students, faculty and staff during a Fasnacht Lecture Oct. 22 in Morgan Auditorium.
Islamophobia still prevalent
Americans like to boast about the United States being a land of opportunity, freedom and justice, but it clearly does not apply to everyone, especially people of Muslim origins.
Commentary: Views on American Muslims must change
The American Muslim condition in the 21st century can be deemed as paradoxical. On one hand, Islam is the fastest growing religion in the United States, but it is also one of the least known about and judged religions in America.
Ghazzawi takes on religious diversity
Professor of Management Issam Ghazzawi delved into cultural and religious diversity and the lack of understanding and expertise within managerial functions in his faculty lecture Monday in the President’s Dining Room.
Religion can’t cut birth control
A provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires employers to provide birth control as part of worker health plans has reached the Supreme Court, marking the second time the High Court has scrutinized the new health care law.
Deity not needed for nation’s leaders
In regards to whether or not a candidate believes in a higher being, answer this question with strong support: Does it really matter?
Postmodern age integrates faiths
Lanney Mayer, associate professor of education, presented “Integrating Faith with Learning in a Postmodern Age” to a group of about 20 faculty members and students as part of the faculty lecture series Monday in the President’s Dining Room.
Commentary: Minority faiths should be acknowledged
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education in England has added paganism as another faith to be taught in Cornish schools. The syllabus states that pagan faiths will be taught alongside Christianity, Judaism and Islam to honor Cornwall’s rich and diverse heritage.