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Pharmacist Sued for Refusing to Fill Birth Control Prescription

August 9th, 2022

Can a pharmacist deny filling a contraceptive prescription on religious grounds? One woman is taking her pharmacy to court for doing just that, after she was denied the morning-after pill by a religious pharmacist. Continue Reading »

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Controversial Easter Lesson in Alabama Public School Gets Atheists Hopping Mad

August 5th, 2022

An Alabama public school teacher's Easter lesson - complete with Jesus Christ coloring book - has atheists fuming. They say she's promoting Christianity in the classroom, but the school says she's done nothing wrong. Continue Reading »

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Politician Attends Son's Same-Sex Wedding Days After Voting Against It

August 4th, 2022

Rep. Glenn Thompson is being called a hypocrite for voting against codifying same-sex marriage, then attending his son's own same-sex wedding just three days later. Is it anything by blatant hypocrisy? Continue Reading »

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Brooklyn Pastor Robbed of $1 Million Worth of Jewelry During Sermon

July 26th, 2022

A Brooklyn pastor was robbed of roughly one million in jewelry during a livestreamed Sunday sermon. The robbery has opened a dialogue on just how much money clergy should have, and whether they should flaunt it. Continue Reading »

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Walgreens Shoppers Denied Condoms by Religious Cashier

July 25th, 2022

A Walgreens cashier refused to sell condoms to an unmarried woman, citing their religious convictions. The story prompted outrage and protests, but Walgreens said the employee didn't do anything wrong. Continue Reading »

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Iowa Library Closes Under Pressure From Community Over LGBTQ Books

July 21st, 2022

The Vinton Public Library in Vinton, Iowa is closing its doors after much of the staff quit. Staff resigned in frustration and protest after public harassment stemming from the library carrying books with LGBTQ themes. Continue Reading »

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Satan, Is That You? Activists Push Back Against "Christian Supremacy"

July 13th, 2022

After a series of legal wins for publicly praying Christians, a group of Satanists and atheists want to put the religious freedom rulings to the test, invoking Satan at school board and city council meetings. Continue Reading »

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No Jews Allowed: Christian Adoption Home Can Legally Discriminate, Court Says

July 12th, 2022

A Jewish couple in Tennessee was denied adoption services from a Christian adoption agency, prompting a panel of judges to later rule that religious discrimination is legal in the state of Tennessee. Continue Reading »

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New Survey: Only 20% of Americans Believe the Bible is Literally True

July 9th, 2022

A new poll shows that Americans' literal belief in the Bible is at its lowest point since pollsters began asking that question. Additionally, more Americans than ever before view the Bible as a book of fables. Continue Reading »

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Controversial "Satanic" Tablets in Georgia Damaged in Bombing

July 8th, 2022

The Georgia Guidestones were partially destroyed by an explosive device in early July. The controversial granite tablets in rural Georgia provide guidance for future generations, but some have called them 'Satanic'. Continue Reading »

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