Art by Christopher ChenAlthough America is, at least nominally, a secular nation, talk of religion and religious rhetoric has been a hallmark of its political realm. From recent talk about the implications of Bernie Sanders being a secular Jew to the high politicization of religion in the GOP, the talk of religion and politics is abundant. Religion has become an overemphasized … [Read more...] about Keep Politics and Religion Separate
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How To Be an Educated Voter
Art by Peau PorotesanoUnless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about the 2016 Presidential election. More specifically, you’ve probably heard something about Donald Trump. He is constantly in the news, typically in relation to a political feud or a new controversy. Despite this largely negative press, he has maintained the No. 1 spot for the … [Read more...] about How To Be an Educated Voter
Pepperdine Diversity Breeds Discussion Rather than Hate
Art by Peau Porotesano As a result of being someone who tends to sway liberal both politically and religiously, I was a bit hesitant to enroll at a university with a conservative and religious reputation. The university was founded in the Church of Christ tradition, and the Office of Church Relations was developed to make sure that Pepperdine maintained its strong … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Diversity Breeds Discussion Rather than Hate
We Don’t Have the Luxury of Being Politically Uneducated
Art by Kris Harper I was not educated on the events or details of Benghazi before my viewing of Michael Bay's "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," and as the credits began to roll at the end, I sat there disappointed and teary-eyed at my immense ignorance about something that was so significant and perhaps even avoidable. The film was released Jan. 15, and the … [Read more...] about We Don’t Have the Luxury of Being Politically Uneducated
Cologne Attacks Precipitate Immigration Debate
Art by Brooke Muschott In the U.S., as well as in other countries that plan on resettling refugees, there is a worry that allowing refugees in creates too drastic of a danger to national safety. The issue of letting Syrian refugees into the U.S. has become an extensively discussed and polarizing matter on social media in the last couple of months. In Europe, similar … [Read more...] about Cologne Attacks Precipitate Immigration Debate
