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Michigan Town Defunds Library in Protest of LGBTQ Books

August 10th, 2022

The Jamestown Township community in Michigan just voted to basically defund the local Patmos Library, after the board refused to cater to religious interests and remove books with LGBTQ themes from library shelves. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 73 Comments »

Pharmacist Sued for Refusing to Fill Birth Control Prescription

August 9th, 2022

Can a pharmacist deny filling a contraceptive prescription on religious grounds? One woman is taking her pharmacy to court for doing just that, after she was denied the morning-after pill by a religious pharmacist. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 82 Comments »

Britney Spears Enlists Wedding Officiant Ordained Online After Catholic Church Turned Her Away

August 8th, 2022

Britney Spears married her longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari last month in a ceremony at her home officiated by a minister ordained online, after she was allegedly turned away by a Catholic Church in Santa Monica. Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education | 30 Comments »

Controversial Easter Lesson in Alabama Public School Gets Atheists Hopping Mad

August 5th, 2022

An Alabama public school teacher's Easter lesson - complete with Jesus Christ coloring book - has atheists fuming. They say she's promoting Christianity in the classroom, but the school says she's done nothing wrong. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 102 Comments »

Pope Francis Apologizes for Catholic Atrocities Against Native Children in Canada

August 5th, 2022

Pope Francis just concluded a six day tour of Canada, where he apologized to Indigenous and First Nations people for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system. Was his apology enough? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 39 Comments »

Politician Attends Son's Same-Sex Wedding Days After Voting Against It

August 4th, 2022

Rep. Glenn Thompson is being called a hypocrite for voting against codifying same-sex marriage, then attending his son's own same-sex wedding just three days later. Is it anything by blatant hypocrisy? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 84 Comments »

Brooklyn Pastor Robbed of $1 Million Worth of Jewelry During Sermon

July 26th, 2022

A Brooklyn pastor was robbed of roughly one million in jewelry during a livestreamed Sunday sermon. The robbery has opened a dialogue on just how much money clergy should have, and whether they should flaunt it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 77 Comments »

Walgreens Shoppers Denied Condoms by Religious Cashier

July 25th, 2022

A Walgreens cashier refused to sell condoms to an unmarried woman, citing their religious convictions. The story prompted outrage and protests, but Walgreens said the employee didn't do anything wrong. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 181 Comments »

"Straights Only" Policy at Michigan Wedding Venue Ignites Controversy

July 22nd, 2022

A new wedding venue in Michigan is already making headlines, and not for the quality of their services. The couple that owns it say they'll only serve straight couples, outraging many online and prompting protests. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 199 Comments »

Iowa Library Closes Under Pressure From Community Over LGBTQ Books

July 21st, 2022

The Vinton Public Library in Vinton, Iowa is closing its doors after much of the staff quit. Staff resigned in frustration and protest after public harassment stemming from the library carrying books with LGBTQ themes. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 92 Comments »