Women are once again under attack, faced with a slew of anti-abortion bills, a campaign against Planned Parenthood and other measures. This new wave of conservative activism is riding the energy of the so-called budget crisis, coming like a thief in the...
Aaron Brooks has a viewpoint from Hell and my message shall smite his with the power of the Lord. Sike! I do not believe that, but I still consider myself religious. Unfortunately, condescending, guilt-inducing attitudes turn people away from religion,...
Honestly, I do not know why I chose religion as a topic. First, you are bound to offend someone, even more so than talking about veterans. Second, religion is complicated. God needed 707 pages (by some counts) to explain it, and even then most people...
I was intrigued by Kathryn Minniti's article "Practicing Your Religion is a Right Until it Imposes on Another's Rights." To set the bar, I'm an atheist and here's my assertion: Anyone who identifies themselves as Christian, who also agrees with Kathryn's...
When it comes to church and state, what should be honored first? Should state laws take a step down when it comes to our First Amendment, or should we honor the laws and beliefs that every single one of our citizens should follow? Andrea and Paul Polydor...
Sidewalk chalk has become a growing popularity in advertising for clubs and events at NIU. One of the most talked about and controversial of these concrete arts is the message, "There are probably no gods," a phrase adopted by the NIU organization, Atheists,...
The Hillcrest Covenant Church has added another way to extend its reach to the DeKalb community. Pastor Steve Larson said the 127-year-old Hillcrest Covenant Church, 1515 N. First St., has started up an 18-25 group geared toward students and young adults....
