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Arkansas governor signs law allowing concealed guns in churches

On Monday, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, a Democrat, signed the so-called "Guns in Church" bill into law, allowing those with concealed-carry permits to bring their guns into churches.

POLL: Should women be allowed to fight in combat?

This week our panelists are debating whether or not women should be allowed to fight in combat.

Most of our writers say yes, but not all agree.

N.M. bill would prevent abortions after rape as ‘evidence tampering’

A New Mexico lawmaker has drawn fire for proposing legislation to classify an abortion after a sexual assault as “tampering with evidence.”

Why no discussion of non-lethal weapons?

Conservatives claim any new gun control regulations are a serious impediment to their ability to defend themselves and their families. Liberals claim guns are destructive to the fabric of society by way of equipping murders with the most efficient tools to kill. Both sides have valid points to make, and the Constitution, for better or worse, guarantees that Americans have certain rights regarding the bearing of arms.

Controlling the uncontrollable

Like the volatile nature of gun powder, gun control debates can explode at any second if struck with the right amount of fire power. Following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, the nation has been buzzing about what we should do with guns: More guns, fewer guns, and mental health care have all been argued over and over in the foul and fervent fashion that only online discussions could offer.

As bells toll, clergy push Congress on gun control

WASHINGTON — As bells tolled across the country on Friday (Dec. 21) in memory of lives lost in Newtown, Conn., religious leaders gathered outside the Washington National Cathedral to push congregants and Congress to prevent further gun violence.

“Is the need for sensible gun control a religious issue?” asked Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.

Do to others as I would want done to myself

I am called to live by the principle of 'Do to others as I would want done to myself.' If my kids or wife were in danger of harm or death, I would hope someone who had the power to protect them would step in and save them from danger. I would do the same for others.

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