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Faith doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it shapes laws, cultures, and communities. Explore how religion influences society and how society, in turn, reshapes belief. From politics and education to media and human rights, dive into critical discussions about the role of faith in public life and the evolving relationship between belief systems and societal progress.

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How Religion Impacts Healthcare Decisions
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How Religion Impacts Healthcare Decisions

Posted on 29 May 202528 May 2025 amy.yap

Healthcare isn’t just about medicine. It’s also shaped by culture, family, and belief systems. Religion, for many, plays a central

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Faith-Based Laws and Secular Lives
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Faith-Based Laws and Secular Lives

Posted on 20 May 202530 April 2025 amy.yap

When I began stepping away from religion, I started to notice something I hadn’t paid much attention to before. Even

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Talking About Religion at Work
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Talking About Religion at Work

Posted on 4 May 202527 April 2025 amy.yap

Most of us spend a big part of our lives at work. We talk about weekend plans, hobbies, families—and sometimes,

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Why Schools Shouldn’t Preach
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Why Schools Shouldn’t Preach

Posted on 18 April 202528 March 2025 amy.yap

Classrooms are meant to be places where young minds open—not where they are closed around a single worldview. Schools should

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When Religion Shapes Public Policy
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When Religion Shapes Public Policy

Posted on 8 April 202527 March 2025 amy.yap

There are moments when personal belief spills over into public decisions. Sometimes that’s quiet. Other times, it’s loud. And in

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Why Politics and Religion Should Stay Separate
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Why Politics and Religion Should Stay Separate

Posted on 31 March 202527 March 2025 amy.yap

When politics and religion mix, the result can get messy—fast. While both shape how people see the world, combining them

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