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Campus Preacher Assaulted Over "Women Belong in the Kitchen" Sign

September 23rd, 2021

Where's the line between free speech and intentional provocation? That's the question many are asking after a campus preacher was allegedly attacked by a student after telling women to get back in the kitchen. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 5 Comments »

Second Coming? Billboard Comparing Trump to Jesus Sparks Backlash

September 22nd, 2021

A controversial Georgia billboard implying that former President Trump is the messiah has been removed after an outpouring of outrage from shocked Christians on the internet, who called it outrageous and blasphemous. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 23 Comments »

Outrage as 1,400 Dolphins Killed in Traditional Hunt on Faroe Islands

September 21st, 2021

When old traditions collide with modern morality, which should win out? That's what many are wondering after nearly 1,500 dolphins were killed in a traditional Faroe Islands sea hunt that sparked international outrage. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 14 Comments »

Satan's Charm? Catholic Bishop Resigns After Falling for Author of Satanic Erotica

September 15th, 2021

A prominent Spanish bishop submitted his resignation last month, but this wasn't just any departure. Xavier Novell left his career with the Catholic Church to pursue romance with a writer of Satanic-themed erotica. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 60 Comments »

Faith Leaders Team Up to Issue Dire Climate Change Warning

September 10th, 2021

Pope Francis recently teamed up with Archbishop Justin Welby of the Anglican Communion, and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I to issue a stark warning on climate change, urging global action now before it's too late. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 46 Comments »

Comrade Christ? Communist Leader Says Jesus Was 'First Communist'

September 10th, 2021

Was Jesus a communist? One prominent Russian communist leader thinks so, arguing that the apostles and Jesus lived in communal spaces and shared resources, similar to communism. Of course, not everyone agrees. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 62 Comments »

Evangelicals Cheer Texas Abortion Law: "God Bless Texas!"

September 7th, 2021

The Supreme Court declined to hear a last minute case challenging Texas's new abortion law. While pro-choice advocates fumed, evangelical Christians celebrated a major legal win for the pro-life movement. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 140 Comments »

Witches Gather Online to Hex the Taliban

September 3rd, 2021

They've hexed President Trump, Brett Kavanaugh, the police, and now they're hexing the Taliban. Witches are organizing online, sharing spells and chants in an effort to damage the Taliban and protect Afghan women. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 92 Comments »

Does God Hate Porn? Evangelicals Take on OnlyFans

September 3rd, 2021

The online subscription service OnlyFans declared they would ban all sexually explicit material from their website. The story behind that decision highlights an ongoing "war on porn" being led by faith groups. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 32 Comments »

Are UFOs Demonic? Evangelicals, Pentagon Officials Say Yes

September 2nd, 2021

Who or what, is to blame for the increased UFO sightings in recent years? While some say they're aliens and others say they're military craft, some evangelicals and military officials are saying that they're demons. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 30 Comments »