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Can Prayer Cure Coronavirus? Some Governments Think So

February 25th, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to fan fears of an impending pandemic, some government officials are turning to a familiar ally for combating dangerous threats: prayer. But is that really the best way to stop the spread? Continue Reading »

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Fired Evangelical Postal Worker Sues USPS Over Requirement He Work Sundays

February 21st, 2020

An evangelical postal worker is suing USPS after he was fired, citing religious persecution. He claims that he should be able to take every Sunday off as a holy day of rest, despite USPS's no-exceptions Sunday policy. Continue Reading »

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Alabama Rep. Proposes Mandatory Vasectomies for All Men On 50th Birthday

February 20th, 2020

An Alabama lawmaker is proposing a bill that would require all men to get a vasectomy upon turning age 50. The bill was submitted as a "let's see how you like it" protest against Alabama's restrictive abortion laws. Continue Reading »

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French Teen Receives Death Threats After Viral Video Mocking Islam

February 14th, 2020

A French teen is at the center of a national controversy after she criticized Islam on Instagram. For that rant, she received hundreds of death threats, begging the question: Should we be able to blaspheme with impunity? Continue Reading »

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Do Fewer Americans Want God in the White House?

February 13th, 2020

A new Gallup poll shows that 60% of Americans would be willing to vote for an atheist for president. With poll after poll showing that the atheism stigma is fading, are Americans ready to say goodbye to God in politics? Continue Reading »

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Legalized Prostitution: What Does the Bible Say?

February 12th, 2020

Some 2020 candidates have brought up the idea of decriminalizing prostitution. As that idea gains ground in some Democratic circles, many Republicans are balking. In the decriminalization debate, whose side is God on? Continue Reading »

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Christian Activist to Sue NFL Over Risqué Halftime Show

February 7th, 2020

A Christian activist is trying to sue the NFL and Pepsi, claiming that viewing Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's risque halftime show puts his very soul in danger of going to Hell for an eternity of damnation. Continue Reading »

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Sweet Home Alabama? Alabama Ranked One of Worst States for Religious Equality

February 6th, 2020

An atheist activist group has ranked Alabama as one of the worst states nationwide for religious freedom. In their rating, the group took many things into account, from abortion bans to challenges to same-sex marriage. Continue Reading »

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The 11th Plague? Pastor Claims Coronavirus is God's Punishment for Sin

January 31st, 2020

The Bible says that ten plagues were inflicted on the Egyptians by God. With the coronavirus outbreak continuing to grow, one evangelical pastor insists this is an eleventh plague – God's punishment for humanity’s sins. Continue Reading »

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Tennessee Adoption Agencies Can Now Discriminate Against Gay Couples

January 29th, 2020

Faith-based adoption agencies in Tennessee have been granted legal permission to turn away same-sex parents who are trying to adopt a child. The winning argument? Doing so would violate their religious freedom. Continue Reading »

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