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Following Mass Shootings, Churches Arm Congregants

August 26th, 2019

After a seemingly never-ending series of violent attacks on religious institutions, some churches aren't leaving anything to chance. Meet the churches who are arming their congregants. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian, Life and Death | 105 Comments »

Kentucky School Gets Around 'In God We Trust' Requirement by Framing Dollar Bill

August 23rd, 2019

Kentucky requires schools to prominently display the national motto, "In God We Trust", somewhere in every public school in the state. One school district came up with a clever workaround to protest a law they view as unconstitutional. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 17 Comments »

WA. State Rep Endorsed Training Children for Combat in Holy War

August 22nd, 2019

A Washington State politician is facing calls for his resignation after reports surfaced that he endorsed a militant group that trains children for armed combat in a coming Holy War. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 20 Comments »

Cross on Pennsylvania County's Seal Ruled Constitutional

August 14th, 2019

The official seal of Lehigh County, PA can stay, says an appeals court. The seal prominently features a large cross front and center, but courts say its 'broader meaning' trumped the religious significance . Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 13 Comments »

Satanic Temple to Hold First "Black Mass" in Canada

August 13th, 2019

The controversial Satanic Temple is back at it again, this time hosting its first Canadian 'black mass' ritual in an Ottawa bar. The controversial events are designed to make a statement about free speech but often draw more protesters than Satanists. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 53 Comments »

Fearing Overlap with White Supremacy, Group of Christian Leaders Renounce Christian Nationalism

August 12th, 2019

A group of influential Christian leaders recently endorsed a letter renouncing Christian nationalism. They say the link between Christian nationalism and right-wing extremism is too strong to ignore any longer. Continue Reading »

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Archaeologists Believe They've Discovered the Church of the Apostles

August 9th, 2019

Scientists have searched endlessly for years for the Church of the Apostles, which is said to have been built near the Sea of Galilee. Now a team of archaeologists believe they've found the holy site. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Christian | 13 Comments »

City Removes "Lord" References From Police Monument

August 2nd, 2019

“Thou shall not utter the Lord’s name in vain” is one thing, but what are the rules for erasing it entirely? That’s the question faced by a South Carolina city that’s still trying to recover from a controversy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 31 Comments »

Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Calls Republicans Who Oppose Raising Minimum Wage 'So-Called Christians'

August 2nd, 2019

Pete Buttigieg recently said Republicans who oppose raising the minimum wage are 'so-called Christians'. Conservatives quickly shot back, attacking the South Bend mayor for his sexuality and stance on abortion. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 28 Comments »

The "Billy Graham Rule" in Effect in Mississippi Gubernatorial Race

July 23rd, 2019

A Mississippi politician denied a female reporter the chance to travel with him on the campaign trail, citing the "Billy Graham Rule" - which states that men should not be alone with a woman other than their wife. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 98 Comments »

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