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Is the "National Day of Prayer" Constitutional?

May 3rd, 2019

The National Day of Prayer has long been celebrated by religious groups as an opportunity for Americans to unite and connect with their faith. But critics say it's blatantly unconstitutional. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 243 Comments »

Was Jesus a Palestinian? Scholars Debate

April 26th, 2019

Forget the fair-skinned, blue-eyed man that still adorns many stained glass windows and paintings. Jesus was most likely a Palestinian, experts say. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 229 Comments »

Donations Pour in for Destroyed Black Churches After Notre Dame Fire

April 20th, 2019

Over the course of several weeks prior to the Notre Dame blaze, three historically black churches in Louisiana were destroyed by an arsonist. And yet, what began as a tragic story of hate soon morphed into one of unity and common humanity. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 28 Comments »

Controversial Church Tactic Leaves Neighbors Feeling Creeped Out

March 28th, 2019

A Nashville-based church passed out cards with the names and addresses of local residents and instructed congregants to pray for, and then write a letter to, the individuals on the card. Not everyone appreciated the gesture. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 63 Comments »

Unvaccinated Student Sues Over School Ban, Citing Religous Discrimination

March 28th, 2019

In the wake of a severe chickenpox outbreak in Kentucky, a Catholic high school student was barred from playing on the school basketball team when officials discovered he was not vaccinated against the disease. Now he's suing. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 251 Comments »

Lawmaker Preaches About Jesus as Muslim Woman Is Sworn into Office

March 27th, 2019

The swearing-in ceremony for Pennsylvania's first Muslim state legislator was marred by an opening address asking Jesus for forgiveness and claiming that America has "lost sight of God." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 223 Comments »

Teacher at Religious School Fired for "Living in Sin"

March 18th, 2019

When a teacher got divorced and moved in with another man, she unknowingly violated a school employment clause that forbids "any sexual activity outside of a heterosexual marriage." The school superintendent found out and she was forced to resign. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 41 Comments »

Methodist Church Votes to Keep Discriminating Against Gays

March 13th, 2019

After several years of emotionally charged debate, the United Methodist Church has decided to maintain its longstanding official position that homosexuality is “incompatible with Christian teaching.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 138 Comments »

A Cussing, Soul-Shaking Good Time

March 4th, 2019

The controversy-seeking Memphis pastor Thaddeus Matthews, who styles himself as the 'cussing pastor', is in hot water again, this time for hosting a twerking contest in his church. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 37 Comments »

Holy Outbreaks? The Truth About Religious Vaccine Exemption

March 4th, 2019

Health officials are worried the religious exemption for vaccination is causing outbreaks of deadly diseases nationwide. Now lawmakers are fighting to remove that exemption before more people get sick. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian, Life and Death | 207 Comments »