American history is riddled with religious and political institutions influencing each other in ways that range from subtle to undeniably obvious. Examples centered within the political sphere are often more apparent, such as the reversal of Roe v. Wade, but places of worship have also been used as pawns for […]
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Virginia judge rules to maintain Confederate statues
Photo courtesy of Julian Vannerson A Virginia judge has ruled that Charlottesville’s Confederate statues are war monuments protected by state law and that they shall not be removed by local officials. The ruling was the result of a lawsuit filed against the Charlottesville City Council, who had voted to remove […]