Church and Wealth – The Hypocrisy of Some Religious Institutions

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The relationship between religion and wealth has been a source of controversy and debate for centuries, and for good reason. The hypocrisy of many religious institutions, particularly those that have amassed great wealth and power, is a scandal that cannot and should not be ignored. Consider, for example, the Catholic Church. This is an organization … Read more

From Catcher in the Rye to Harry Potter: A History of Book Banning in the United States

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As a lover of literature, it’s difficult to imagine a world where books are banned and censored. Unfortunately, this is a reality that has plagued the United States for decades. From Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” to J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series, books have been challenged and banned for a variety of reasons. In … Read more