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Dark Secrets: Inquiry Reveals 330,000 French Children Abused by Clergy

October 8th, 2021

An independent commission of child abuse within the Catholic Church in France has concluded after two years, finding that some 330,000 children, most of them boys, were abused by Catholic officials since 1950. Continue Reading »

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After 50 Years, Pat Robertson Steps Down From 'The 700 Club'

October 8th, 2021

Pat Robertson recently signed off of 'The 700 Club' for the last time. And throughout his 50 years as the host of the Christian daytime show, the popular televangelist has made some very controversial statements. Continue Reading »

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Texas Lawmaker Wants Bible to Be Official State Book

October 6th, 2021

One Texas representative just introduced a resolution to make the Bible the officla book of Texas, arguing it's historical context in Texas history. Critics say it's a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. Giddy up. Continue Reading »

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Church Group Banned From Protesting at Planned Parenthood

October 5th, 2021

Where's the line between protesting an organization, and harassing them? A Spokane judge put a permanent injunction on a local church group, arguing that their protests of Planned Parenthood were too disruptive. Continue Reading »

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Mormon Youth Discover Steamy Celibacy Loophole

September 30th, 2021

Hormonal Mormon teens have devised a sex loophole so clever that it apparently even fools God. 'Soaking' is taking the internet by storm, with some 25 million views and counting on Tiktok. But what is it, exactly? Continue Reading »

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Campus Preacher Assaulted Over "Women Belong in the Kitchen" Sign

September 23rd, 2021

Where's the line between free speech and intentional provocation? That's the question many are asking after a campus preacher was allegedly attacked by a student after telling women to get back in the kitchen. Continue Reading »

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Second Coming? Billboard Comparing Trump to Jesus Sparks Backlash

September 22nd, 2021

A controversial Georgia billboard implying that former President Trump is the messiah has been removed after an outpouring of outrage from shocked Christians on the internet, who called it outrageous and blasphemous. Continue Reading »

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Satan's Charm? Catholic Bishop Resigns After Falling for Author of Satanic Erotica

September 15th, 2021

A prominent Spanish bishop submitted his resignation last month, but this wasn't just any departure. Xavier Novell left his career with the Catholic Church to pursue romance with a writer of Satanic-themed erotica. Continue Reading »

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Comrade Christ? Communist Leader Says Jesus Was 'First Communist'

September 10th, 2021

Was Jesus a communist? One prominent Russian communist leader thinks so, arguing that the apostles and Jesus lived in communal spaces and shared resources, similar to communism. Of course, not everyone agrees. Continue Reading »

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Evangelicals Cheer Texas Abortion Law: "God Bless Texas!"

September 7th, 2021

The Supreme Court declined to hear a last minute case challenging Texas's new abortion law. While pro-choice advocates fumed, evangelical Christians celebrated a major legal win for the pro-life movement. Continue Reading »

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