The hijab, the name the headscarf worn by some Muslim women is often referred to, still continues to be a controversial topic both between Muslims and non-Muslims and within the Muslim community itself. This week, discussion about the hijab flared up during some very public exchanges through the media. Recent efforts, including the one made
Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa is getting closer to officially being a Saint. The Vatican has set the ball rolling with the recognizing of a miracle attributed to Mother Teresa that supposedly involved the curing of a Brazilian man who had a number of brain tumors. As the story goes, the family prayed to
Merry Christmas has become somewhat of a contentious phrase in the last few decades. As retailers and government agencies strive for more inclusive environments, Merry Christmas, with its clear Christian connection, has fallen out of favor. As an atheist, I find this whole idea of Merry Christmas being wiped clean from parts of our society
It’s OK to say Merry Christmas, according to some mysterious green and white signs popping up, especially around schools and city offices, in Redmond, Washington. In the seemingly perpetual “War on Christmas” that often hits during the Christmas season, an unknown sign poster has fired his or her shot showing what side he or she