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Can Religious Preschools Reject Kids With LGBTQ+ Parents?

April 22nd, 2026

The Supreme Court will decide if Catholic preschools in Colorado can turn away kids of same-sex couples. If a conclusive ruling is reached, it will likely have implications that echo far beyond state lines.

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IDF Soldier Smashes Jesus Statue in Lebanon, Sparking Outrage

April 20th, 2026

A photo of a soldier in uniform bringing a sledgehammer down on a statue of Jesus rocketed across social media over the weekend. Within hours it had drawn condemnation from religious leaders across faith traditions.

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Is the Iran War Just? Pope Leo and the White House Disagree

April 16th, 2026

A pope calling for world peace is not typically front page news – until his message gets criticized by those at war. We unpack the conflict between pope and president and explore the tradition of just war theory.

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Does Donald Trump Think He's Jesus Christ?

April 14th, 2026

President Trump is facing fallout from prominent Christian conservatives after posting an image on social media depicting him as Jesus Christ - an image which he says he thought depicted him as a doctor.

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Was a School Anti-Bullying Program a Trojan Horse for Christian Conversion?

April 9th, 2026

A California school district paid $600K to an anti-bullying nonprofit – then discovered its leader had been secretly trying to convert students to Christianity. Here's the full story, and what happened next.

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NBA Player Claims He Was Fired for His Faith. Was He?

April 8th, 2026

NBA player Jaden Ivey went live on Instagram to speak out against the league's Pride Month celebrations, calling them "unrighteousness." Then he lost his job. Ivey says he was fired due to his faith.

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FEMA Official Says God Teleported Him to a Waffle House

April 7th, 2026

Gregg Phillips, a FEMA official, told a podcast audience that he once teleported to Waffle House in Rome, Georgia and that God was responsible. Is that possible? We examine the biblical case for divine transportation.

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Islamic Prayers in Trafalgar Square Divide Britain

March 25th, 2026

During this year's Ramadan, an open iftar was held in London's iconic Trafalgar Square. For many, it was a welcome celebration of a diverse, multicultural city. For others, it was something far more charged.

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"Mortar Jesus" Poster Raises Alarm In U.S. Military

March 23rd, 2026

A black-and-white poster showing Jesus firing a mortar round was recently discovered inside a U.S. Army battalion headquarters. It’s the latest in an ongoing controversy about religious zealotry in the U.S. military.

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Indiana Judge Says Abortion Ban Violates Religious Freedom

March 19th, 2026

A judge in Marion County, Indiana has blocked Indiana's near-total abortion ban on the grounds that it violates religious freedom. Here's what the plaintiffs are arguing, and why the judge agreed.

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