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As everyone knows, the growth of a Muslim population in the United States, roughly three-quarters immigrant and one-quarter convert, has led to an unfortunate growth of extremism and violence. A murderous spree of jihad going back to 1977 provides one

When Alan Partridge interviewed Tony Blair - Armando Iannucci recalls the odd moment

The last time Labour were heading into government, they knew which heavy hitter they wanted to grill their leader. Speaking at an Intelligence Squared event on Monday, the satirist Armando Iannucci

The Economics and Management Sciences (EMS) Faculty at the University of the Free State (UFS) recently inaugurated its first Broadening Curricular Debate series, a concept conceived by the Dean of the Faculty, Prof Phillipe Burger. The inaugural deba

The Elgin Marbles, a collection of stone sculptures and inscriptions more properly known as the Parthenon Sculptures, were acquired by Lord Elgin in Athens, Greece between 1801 and 1805 and today live in London's British Museum

Keith Giles, a self-proclaimed heretic and former Evangelical; Dr. Safi Kaskas, a devout Muslim; Gregory T. Smith, an ex-Southern Baptist Pastor whose journey led him to explore Neopaganism and Taoism; Matthew DiStefano, a book publisher dwelling in the realm that lies between Christianity and secular humanism; and Caleb, a practicing Bahá'í. What common threads of belief connect these diverse individuals? And how do they navigate disagreements while fostering an attitude of openne...

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The Aug. 8, 2023, episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.”

Konrad goes toe to toe with an ex-Christian Atheist named Will, who creates content critiquing the Christian worldview. Alice tries to convert a Christian lobbyist named Chris from the Australian Christian Lobby. We discuss: Arguments FOR churches paying taxes: Separation of religious organizations from other non-profits. Churches should be held accountable and have a more complicated tax system. Financial transparency is necessary to ensure money is spent appropriately. False counseling service...