Bigotry among Christian churches causes millennials to leave
Brea Jones/Staff Writer With the declining numbers in church attendance and religious affiliation, our current generation seems to be more separated from religion than ever…
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Religion shouldn’t be used as an excuse for bigotry
Belen Sassone/Staff Writer In multiple churches, young people struggling to understand their sexualities feel alienated. Religious texts, doctrines, and practices teach them love and acceptance,…
Tolerance is for everyone except people of faith
Ashley Verdugo/Staff Writer “You’re homophobic!” says the “tolerant” left to people of faith. “Homophobic” has become the new word that the left likes to use…
Christians should take more interest in environmentalism
Caroline Lozano/ Assistant Opinion Director Growing up Catholic, I was always taught by my family members and spiritual teachers that protecting the environment is important…
Students discuss pursuit of their faith in University environment
Ceylin Arias/Staff Writer Stephanie Medrano, a junior criminal justice major with a minor in history and a practicer of Catholicism said attending FIU was a…
Terrorism does not originate from religion
Image by m-alo via Flickr Jennifer Blanco | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com President Barack Obama directed the nation and millions around the world this week…
University hosts interfaith forum on compassion
On Wednesday, May 21, the Kriya Yoga Institute will begin its two-day non-political forum in GC Ballrooms commemorating the 40th anniversary of renowned Indian Gurudev Yogi Paramahamsa Hariharananda and his pilgrimage to the west.
Shalom FIU gains Hillel’s support in Israeli Peace Week
The Israeli student group Shalom FIU and the Jewish student group Hillel YAD are hosting Israeli Peace Week, a celebration of Israeli culture on campus.
Public sermons, freedom to speak obscenely on campus
Lauren Bana, Contributing Writer Most people have either seen or heard about the public sermons given by local radical ‘Christian’ Brother Emmanuel. I, myself, have…
Student’s religious intolerance fueled by selfishness, scorn
Conservative ideologies will always earn the scorn of mainstream youth, particularly with kids who, sheltered from the toils and demands of adult responsibilities, have yet to realize the benefits of moderation, respect, and patience.