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Muslims Flock to Florida School Voucher Program, Prompting Outrage

November 7th, 2025

Some Christians are crying foul that Muslims are taking advantage of Florida's school voucher program, alleging that Florida taxpayers are bankrolling an education in Sharia Law for Muslim schoolchildren.

Political & Religious Controversy 6 Comments

Is Islamophobia Back? Ask Zohran Mamdani

October 31st, 2025

As election day looms, New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is facing an onslaught of Islamophobic attacks, criticizing everything from how he eats to insinuating he'd celebrate another 9/11.

Political & Religious Controversy 107 Comments

Texas Won't Punish Judges Who Refuse to Perform Same-Sex Weddings

October 30th, 2025

The Texas Supreme Court just ruled that judges who refuse to perform gay weddings based on religious grounds are not in violation of the state's judicial fairness rules. Faith-based freedom, or legalized discrimination?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 68 Comments

Influential Pastor Says Slavery "Not Inherently Evil"

October 22nd, 2025

Pastor Joshua Haymes, a close ally of Pete Hegseth, recently claimed that slavery isn’t “inherently evil” - citing scripture as his justification. Is he distorting Christianity's message, or does God approve of slavery?

Political & Religious Controversy 84 Comments

No God, No Job: Atheist Sues State Over Religious Oath Requirement

October 17th, 2025

A South Carolina atheist is suing after being barred from working the polls unless he swears an oath reading “so help me God.” Is the state violating his freedom of (or from) religion?

Political & Religious Controversy 97 Comments

Country Singer Calls Out Christian Hypocrisy Over Immigration Policy

October 17th, 2025

A country music star has sparked controversy with a viral video about the ICE immigration crackdown. Country artist Bryan Andrews criticized immigration policies – and called out the Christians who support them.

Political & Religious Controversy 90 Comments

Clergy Deeply Divided On Immigration Crackdown

October 9th, 2025

Clergy find themselves at a crossroads over how to handle the immigration crisis, with some endorsing ICE raids, detentions, and deportations, and others out protesting those very same things. What would Jesus do?

Political & Religious Controversy 126 Comments

Is America Building a Christian Army?

October 3rd, 2025

There's a spiritual revival happening in the U.S. military. Supporters welcome these efforts to restore faith tradition to the armed forces, but critics warn the push risks alienating non-Christian service members.

Political & Religious Controversy 125 Comments

Pope Leo Wades Into Abortion Debate

October 2nd, 2025

Pope Leo ignited a firestorm of controversy with a recent statement questioning whether those who support the poor treatment of immigrants and the death penalty can truly be considered "pro-life".

Political & Religious Controversy 76 Comments

Bible Verse on Youth Soccer Jerseys Sparks Controversy

September 25th, 2025

Does scripture have a place on the sports field? That question is front and center in Virginia, where a little league coach sparked a firestorm after adding Bible verses to his team’s soccer jerseys.

Political & Religious Controversy 52 Comments

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