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Is It Legal to Silence Street Preachers? Supreme Court Will Decide

July 10th, 2025

A Mississippi street preacher was barred from using slurs outside a concert venue. Now he's suing the city, and the Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on free speech vs. public decency.

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Parents Sue Oklahoma Over Christian Education Standards

July 7th, 2025

A group of parents are suing Oklahoma over new education standards set to roll out later this year. They say the new school lessons promote Christian nationalism, turning public school into Sunday school.

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Zohran Mamdani Faces Islamophobic Backlash After Upset NYC Win

July 2nd, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in the Democratic primary for NYC mayor is sparking a wave of Islamophobia. Critics call him un-American, but the Muslim community isn’t backing down.

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What Does the Bible Say About Trans People?

July 2nd, 2025

There have been an awful lot of headlines about transgender issues recently – from trans athletes competing in sports, to states banning hormone treatments for youth. But how does this issue intersect with theology?

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Do Americans Support Prayer in School?

June 26th, 2025

After decades of public schools moving toward secularization, prayer is making its way back into classrooms around the country. How do Americans feel about that? It depends on where you ask the question.

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“Hail Satan” Moment at Colorado Pride Parade Sparks Backlash

June 25th, 2025

Do Satanic messages belong at Pride? That’s the question residents of Colorado Springs are debating after an appearance by a group called Satanic Colorado at the city’s annual Pikes Peak Pride Parade.

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Gender Gap on Abortion Question Reaches Record High

June 20th, 2025

A new survey shows that the gender gap in support for abortion is at a record high, with a 20% difference between women and men. Some speculate that Gen-Z men's increased appetite for religion could be the explanation.

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What Do the Abrahamic Faiths Say About Immigrants?

June 13th, 2025

As LA erupts in protest over ICE raids on immigrant communities, many are looking to their holy books for guidance. What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam really say about immigrants and strangers?

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Jewish Groups Protest San Diego Pride Over Pro-Palestinian Singer

June 12th, 2025

San Diego's most prominent Jewish groups are pulling out of Pride this year, citing safety concerns stemming from headliner Kehlani's pro-Palestine stance, which they say promotes violence and antisemitism.

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Should Pastors Live in Multi-Million Dollar Mansions?

June 9th, 2025

Bishop I.V. Hilliard’s tax-free $15 million mansion recently went viral, reigniting the debate on prosperity gospel, pastoral wealth, and whether faith leaders should live in extravagant mansions with lavish luxuries.

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