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New Wave of Shocking Abuse Allegations Rocks the Catholic Church

August 16th, 2018

The latest report of Catholic clergy abuse, released Tuesday by a grand jury in Pennsylvania, is so sickening there are hardly words to describe it. Bishops and other church leaders knowingly covered up thousands of cases of abuse by over 300 priests. See why they likely won't face justice.

Political & Religious Controversy 55 Comments

Questioning Leadership in the Church

August 14th, 2018

The implosion of the Willow Creek Community Church started earlier this year as celebrity pastor Bill Hybels stepped down in disgrace, followed by the entire board of elders.

Christian 31 Comments

Bringing God to Gamers: Video Game-Obsessed Preacher Gains Online Following

July 31st, 2018

Video game preaching is taking the world of online gaming by storm, with some individuals gaining thousands of followers. Now the question becomes: will the future of worship involve sitting on a couch?

Science & Technology 8 Comments

Senior Center Denies Elderly Lesbian Couple Housing, Citing "Biblical Values"

July 27th, 2018

A lesbian couple from Missouri has filed a lawsuit against a senior living center after their housing application was denied when the owners discovered they were gay. The case is already sparking heated debate over whether it's okay to discriminate based on sexual orientation.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 251 Comments

Religious Group Criticizes 12-Year-Old Rape Victim Seeking An Abortion

July 25th, 2018

A 12-year-old Alabama girl who was raped by an adult relative has been publicly shamed as a "murderer" by a local anti-abortion group after deciding she wants to terminate the pregnancy.

Political & Religious Controversy 151 Comments

Whatever Happened to the Westboro Baptist Church?

July 23rd, 2018

When's the last time you heard from the church of "God Hates Fags"? It’s probably been a while, and there’s a good reason for that. Everyone’s favorite extremist hate-mongers have been relatively dormant in recent years. So what happened?

Political & Religious Controversy 56 Comments

Faith Healing Parents Headed to Prison After Child Dies Without Medical Care

July 11th, 2018

When their baby was born prematurely, a devoutly religious Oregon couple chose faith healing instead of seeking medical care. The baby died within hours. As a result of their subsequent criminal trial, the disturbing history of their fundamentalist religious sect is coming to light.

Political & Religious Controversy 90 Comments

California Minister Who Supported Trump Now Facing Deportation

July 9th, 2018

In the lead-up to the 2016 election, California minister Jorge Ramirez encouraged his daughter to vote for then-candidate Donald Trump. The only problem? Ramirez was living in the country illegally.

Political & Religious Controversy 131 Comments

Christian Apology to LGBTQ Community Goes Viral

July 6th, 2018

The last thing you'd expect to find at the end of a Gay Pride parade is a throng of apologetic Christians looking to make amends on behalf of their religion. And yet, unsuspecting LGBTQ marchers in the Philippines were greeted with exactly that.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 112 Comments

North Carolina GOP Candidate: "God is a White Supremacist"

July 3rd, 2018

GOP candidate Russell Walker made national headlines after someone discovered a website he built which uses biblical arguments to promote white supremacy. Despite Republican party leaders pulling their support, Walker appears to be sticking to his guns.

Political & Religious Controversy 76 Comments

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