For as far back as recorded history goes, human beings have crafted stories. Many of these tales began as oral traditions. They were passed down from generation to generation until the invention of writing. Spinning these proverbial yarns offered a way for people to make sense of the world around them and the connections that […]

Opponents of marriage equality are often quick to dismiss same-sex marriage as a recent phenomenon. They claim same-sex marriage is the “latest assault” on Biblically prescribed morality. They’re content to treat it as a trend at best, or a harbinger of the so-called “end times” at worst. However, one American historian insists that they are […]

The LGBT community is often the target of a lot of debate in the media. While same-sex couples gained the right to marry in 2015, there are still contentious opinions on the matter. It might seem as if this is a battle that has been raging since the dawn of time. In reality, that’s not […]

On a warm summer weekend in cities across America and around the world, gay communities gather to celebrate Pride. Depending on the locale and traditions, the festival typically involves a big parade, food and beverages, music, dancing and much more. Whether a full weekend of festivities or just a single day to come together for […]

One of the primary driving forces and goals of the American settlers was religious freedom. The freedom from constrictive religious hierarchies that were lead by leaders with strong ties to the nobility in many European countries. The religious hierarchy of both the Catholic and Protestant churches in Europe ensured that the wealthy, ruling elite remained […]