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Islamic Prayers in Trafalgar Square Divide Britain

March 25th, 2026

During this year's Ramadan, an open iftar was held in London's iconic Trafalgar Square. For many, it was a welcome celebration of a diverse, multicultural city. For others, it was something far more charged.

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"Mortar Jesus" Poster Raises Alarm In U.S. Military

March 23rd, 2026

A black-and-white poster showing Jesus firing a mortar round was recently discovered inside a U.S. Army battalion headquarters. It’s the latest in an ongoing controversy about religious zealotry in the U.S. military.

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Indiana Judge Says Abortion Ban Violates Religious Freedom

March 19th, 2026

A judge in Marion County, Indiana has blocked Indiana's near-total abortion ban on the grounds that it violates religious freedom. Here's what the plaintiffs are arguing, and why the judge agreed.

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Why Some Catholics Want Peter Thiel Burned at the Stake

March 18th, 2026

When Peter Thiel took his Antichrist lectures to Rome, he probably expected to ruffle a few Vatican feathers. He probably didn't anticpate the pope's AI adviser asking whether he should be burned at the stake.

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Do Muslims Belong in America? History Has Some Answers

March 12th, 2026

Do Muslims belong in America? One Tennessee congressman says no, and he's not alone. But Muslims have been part of the American story since before there was an American story to tell.

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Is This a Holy War?

March 11th, 2026

As war continues to rage in Iran, some are concerned we could be headed for another faith-inspired conflict similar to the Crusades – but this one with more advanced weapons, and potentially devastating consequences.

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Florida Bill Would Allow Churches to Arm Volunteer Security Without a License

March 5th, 2026

A controversial Florida bill would let churches arm congregants to serve as security, bypassing typical licensing requirements for armed guads. Now, many wonder: Is arming unlicensed volunteers a good idea?

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U.S. Troops Told Iran Strike Will Bring Armageddon, Return of Jesus

March 4th, 2026

U.S. troops were reportedly told that justification for the strike in Iran which killed Ayatollah Khamenei were biblically based, and would usher in Armageddon and the ultimate return of Jesus Christ. Is the end nigh?

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TN Bill Would Legalize Death Penalty for Abortion

February 27th, 2026

A controversial Tennessee bill could allow women who have abortions to be charged with homicide, punishable by life in prison or even death. Is it pro-life to put women to death for getting an abortion?

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What Is Christian Zionism, and What Does It Actually Believe?

February 25th, 2026

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sparked controversy with his recent comments about Israel's right to land in the Middle East, and spotlighted a movement within Christianity known as Christian Zionism.

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