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February 27th, 2018
Is Christian shaming on the rise? Las week, one of the co-hosts on ABC's The View stirred controversy by mocking Vice President Mike Pence’s deep Christian beliefs and insinuating he has a "mental illness."
America's Pastor: The Complicated Legacy of Billy Graham
February 26th, 2018
Depending on who you ask, Billy Graham leaves behind either a storied legacy that will never be rivaled by another Christian preacher, or an enduring message of bigotry toward certain groups not favored by the Bible’s teachings.
Is Gun Ownership a God-Given Right?
February 22nd, 2018
Some say that we should strive for a peaceful society that's less obsessed with guns. Others argue that gun rights are a mandate from heaven. In the wake of another mass shooting, we pose the question: is gun ownership a God-given right?
Mormon Church Accused of Covering Up Abuse
February 13th, 2018
Two female members of the Mormon Church claim LDS officials tried to cover up abuse at the hands of a high-ranking Mormon public figure, despite their alleged "zero tolerance" stance on domestic abuse.
Televangelist Calls Flu Shot Useless, Says Jesus Will Protect People
February 9th, 2018
According to popular Texas televangelist Gloria Copeland, there’s not such thing as a flu season. Despite an overwhelming medical consensus from physicians, and a particularly nasty strain of the disease making the rounds this year, Copeland insists the flu season is a myth.
Christian Blogger Insists Yoga Causes "Demonic Trances"
February 5th, 2018
Upward dog, or a downward spiral straight to Hell? That's the question posed by a popular Christian blogger. "What is the point of trying to re-purpose pagan worship for the sake of getting a nice workout?"
Gay Mormon Man Announces Divorce From Wife
February 5th, 2018
Choosing between your heart and your faith can't be easy. But as one couple has discovered the hard way, faith doesn't always hold all the answers. Josh and Lolly Weed seemed to have it all figured out.
Resisting Religion: The Fight to Keep God out of the Classroom
January 30th, 2018
The law is clear: government must remain neutral on religion and is forbidden from favoring any one faith over another. But that certainly hasn’t stopped religious folks.
Texas Judge Insists "God Told Him" Defendant Was Innocent
January 22nd, 2018
A Texas judge is facing calls for resignation over his questionable conduct in the courtroom. Judge Jack Robison reportedly interrupted jury deliberations during a recent child sex trafficking case to insist that “God told him” the defendant was innocent.
Popular Megachurch Pastor Admits to Sexual Assault of Teen Girl
January 11th, 2018
The well-known megachurch pastor Andy Savage stood before his congregation last week and admitted to a “sexual incident” between himself and a 17-year-old girl back when Savage was a youth pastor.
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