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Don’t Believe in Christian Privilege? These 15 Examples Will Leave No Doubt

By Maisha Z. Johnson | January 17, 2016

This author was raised as a Christian, and here’s how she’s learned Christianity is normalized in the US – while everyone else has to deal with the awful consequences.

‘Dear RCA’ – This Catchy Tune Stands Up for Orthodox Women Rabbis

By Talia Lakritz | January 16, 2016

How do you feel about the Rabbinical Council of America’s position on women as rabbis? Talia Lakritz stands up for Orthodox Jewish women leaders with an awesome original song.

How Non-Christians Know There’s No War on Christmas

By Alli | December 23, 2015

Image: A person is walking with her coffee, there is a Santa on the corner behind her, a group of carolers dressed as elves, and people carrying bags with reindeer on them; most people are wearing red and green. The main person says "Anyway, I don’t begrudge anyone their religion. Celebrating your faith is fine so long as public schools and civic entities are left out of it. But if you think there’s a war on Christmas, or that people are being prevented from practicing Christianity in the US, you’re looking at a very different world than I am."

This time of year sparks debates about the ‘War on Christmas’ – a supposed attempt to keep Christians from celebrating their holiday. This comic flips the script to show what’s really going on.

5 Ways Christian Privilege Shows Up During the Winter Holiday Season

By Miri Mogilevsky | December 22, 2015

Three crosses in silhouette against a blue sky.

Can you spot examples of Christian privilege? Christians get benefits that other people don’t have – and during the December holidays, these examples have a big impact.

This Is What Happens When Racist Islamophobic Rhetoric Goes Unchecked

By AJ+ | December 11, 2015

Is it just Donald Trump and a fringe number of Americans who are spreading anti-Muslim rhetoric? Unfortunately, it’s not.