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"If You Were To Die Tonight": Preacher Terrorizes Moviegoers In Dark Theater

May 11th, 2018

A preacher was thrust into the center of controversy after his surprise sermon in a California movie theater sparked mass panic. Moviegoers, convinced that a gunman had entered the theater, began to run for their lives. Continue Reading »

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Baptist Leader Under Fire for Coaching Domestic Abuse Victims to Avoid Divorce, "Let God Judge" Abusers

May 10th, 2018

A Baptist church leader has come under fire after old sermons resurfaced revealing backwards views about sexuality, divorce, and domestic abuse. Patterson has only doubled down on his claims and isn't backing down. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 195 Comments »

From Queer to Convert: "Ex-Gay" Pulse Survivor Claims God Turned Him Straight

May 8th, 2018

Pulse shooting survivor Javier Luis Ruiz says the horrific attack convinced him to embrace God and leave his gay identity behind. Ruiz was recruited to participate in last weekend’s “Freedom March” in Washington D.C. – an event featuring other “ex-gays” who claim to have ditched homosexuality and become straight. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 106 Comments »

Return of the Ten Commandments: Arkansas Replaces Embattled Statue

April 30th, 2018

Nearly a year after the first Ten Commandments statue was toppled at the Arkansas State Capitol, a new replacement monument was installed. However, pending legal challenges from the Satanic Temple and the ACLU mean that its not guaranteed to remain standing this time, either. Continue Reading »

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School Bus Driver Suspended for Trying to Convert Kids to Christianity

April 25th, 2018

A 54-year-old Minnesota school bus school bus driver was yanked from his route after it was discovered that he regularly led students in prayer during the two-hour drive. The driver, George Nathaniel, admitted that his ultimate goal is to convert children to Christianity. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 147 Comments »

Does NYC Hate Christians? Chick-fil-A Story Sparks Controversy

April 20th, 2018

The New Yorker, a magazine sometimes criticized for having an elitist tone, has turned its attention to one of America's most beloved fast food joints: Chick-fil-A. In a recent article, writer Dan Piepenbring crucifies the popular restaurant chain for its “pervasive Christian traditionalism," and warns readers about “Chick-fil-A’s creepy infiltration of New York City.” Continue Reading »

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Churches Ask: Where Have All the Men Gone?

April 12th, 2018

By almost every measure, women are more religious than men. They have stronger beliefs, pray more frequently, and even go to church more often. Some worry about the future of men and the church. Continue Reading »

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Sacred Shakedown: Meet the Holy Men Who Scammed Believers

April 10th, 2018

Two prominent religious leaders are facing charges of embezzlement and fraud. In both cases, it seems these holy men managed to exploit the faith of their followers while using God and their own reputations as cover. Continue Reading »

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Pope Francis Doesn’t Believe in Hell? Fake News, Says Vatican

April 3rd, 2018

An Italian journalist set the media world ablaze last week when he reported that Pope Francis personally told him that "hell does not exist" during a private meeting. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian, Life and Death | 147 Comments »

Sweet Jesus! Christians Outraged By Provocative Ice Cream Chain

April 2nd, 2018

Toronto-based ice cream company “Sweet Jesus” is famous for its unconventional marketing - from humorous religious references to advertisements featuring images of vampiric children and upside-down crosses. But when Sweet Jesus decided to expand into the U.S., they encountered heavy opposition from outraged Christian groups. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 105 Comments »

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