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The New Jonah? Man Swallowed by Whale Lives to Tell the Tale

June 16th, 2021

A New England man's lucky to be alive after being swallowed by a whale. Many Christians were quick to point out the parallels to the story of Jonah, whom scripture says spent three days in the belly of a whale as well. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 19 Comments »

Is the Internet Too Gay? One Faith-Based Tech Company Thinks So

June 14th, 2021

A new Christian internet filter seeks to prevent impressionable young eyes from even learning about homosexuality. And they're not stopping there - porn, abortion, anti-Christian websites - all blocked off. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 46 Comments »

Burger King Feuds With Chick-fil-A Over LGBTQ Donations

June 10th, 2021

Do the politics of a restaurant matter? In a clear shot at Christian restaurant Chick-fil-A, Burger King said they'll make a donation to a pro-LGBT organization for every chicken sandwich sold during June. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 31 Comments »

Teacher: Using Preferred Pronouns for Trans Kids "Defiles" God

June 10th, 2021

It's a pronoun showdown! A teacher is on leave after srefusing to call transgender children by their preferred pronouns because it "defiles" God. Now he's suing, saying the school violated his freedom of religion. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 30 Comments »

Pro-LGBTQ Bakery Experiences Worst, and Best, of the Internet

June 9th, 2021

A Texas bakery went viral after its post about LGBT Pride-themed cookies generated some nasty backlash from critics. But the real story was how the community rallied around this small business in the aftermath. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 12 Comments »

Does Speaking to the Dead Anger God?

June 4th, 2021

One Christian group recently gave a rather creepy warning: don't try to communicate with the dead. Whether by seance or Ouija board, they say the consequences of trying to make contact with the other side could be dire. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 135 Comments »

Mass Grave of Indigenous Children Found at Former Catholic School

June 3rd, 2021

The remains of 215 Indigenous school children were found in a mass grave at the site of a former Catholic school in Canada. Now indigenous advocates are waiting to see if Pope Francis will formally apologize. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 54 Comments »

New Poll: QAnon More Popular Than Many Major Religions

June 2nd, 2021

A new poll shows that QAnon - the conspiracy theory that says a shadowy cabal of Satanic cannibals runs our political system - has more followers than most major religions in America. Is QAnon a new religion? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 107 Comments »

Kansas Politician Says God Told Him to Kick Child in Groin

June 1st, 2021

A Kansas substitute teacher is in hot water for proselytizing in the classroom, and is facing misdemeanor charges for kicking a high school student in the testicles. His legal defense? God made him do it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 48 Comments »

Goodbye Jesus: Millennials Dropping Christianity for Astrology, Magic, and Tarot

June 1st, 2021

A new study shows that Christianity is losing ground in a big way with young people, as they embrace alternative ways of looking at the world. Magic, astrology, tarot - Millennials are turning to everything except God. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality | 63 Comments »