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Kentucky School Gets Around 'In God We Trust' Requirement by Framing Dollar Bill

August 23rd, 2019

Kentucky requires schools to prominently display the national motto, "In God We Trust", somewhere in every public school in the state. One school district came up with a clever workaround to protest a law they view as unconstitutional. Continue Reading »

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WA. State Rep Endorsed Training Children for Combat in Holy War

August 22nd, 2019

A Washington State politician is facing calls for his resignation after reports surfaced that he endorsed a militant group that trains children for armed combat in a coming Holy War. Facing comparisons to the Hitler Youth, Representative Matt Shea isn't apologizing and isn't backing down. Continue Reading »

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Clouds of Change: Mormon Church Officially Prohibits Vapes

August 16th, 2019

Adding to the ever-growing list of banned substances, the Mormon church has officially ruled that vaping is prohibited in the Words of Wisdom. The move comes as many young Mormons believe they can 'get around' the Words of Wisdom by vaping. Vaping joins tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, coffee, and tea on the list of forbidden substances. Continue Reading »

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Cross on Pennsylvania County's Seal Ruled Constitutional

August 14th, 2019

The official seal of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania can stay, says the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The Lehigh County seal, which prominently features a large cross front and center, was challenged by the Freedom From Religious Foundation as discriminatory, but the court ruled the seal's 'broader meaning' and cultural familiarity in Lehigh County trumped any religious significance the cross might have. Continue Reading »

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Satanic Temple to Hold First "Black Mass" in Canada

August 13th, 2019

The controversial Satanic Temple is back at it again, this time hosting its first Canadian 'black mass' ritual in an Ottawa bar. The controversial events are designed to make a statement about free speech but often draw more protesters than Satanists. Continue Reading »

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Quebec Bans All Religious Symbols and Head Coverings for Public Servants

August 6th, 2019

Quebec's government passed a law banning public servants like police officers, teachers, and other government employees from wearing any kind of religious symbols or headgear. Muslim women say the law unfairly targets them, given the visibility of their hijabs in comparison to other religious headwear or accessories. Continue Reading »

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City Removes "Lord" References From Police Monument

August 2nd, 2019

“Thou shall not utter the Lord’s name in vain” is one thing, but what are the rules for erasing it entirely? That’s the question faced by a South Carolina city that’s still trying to recover from a high-profile controversy involving a memorial to fallen police officers that was installed on city property. Continue Reading »

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Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Calls Republicans Who Oppose Raising Minimum Wage 'So-Called Christians'

August 2nd, 2019

Democratic candidate for president Pete Buttigieg recently said Republicans who oppose raising the minimum wage are 'so-called Christians'. Conservatives quickly shot back, attacking the South Bend mayor for his sexuality and stance on abortion. Continue Reading »

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Religious Survey Says Atheists, Jews Know More About Basic Religious Beliefs Than Christians

July 26th, 2019

A new religious survey from the Pew Research Center shows that atheists and Jews are significantly more knowledgeable than Christians about basic facts about world religions. And shockingly, atheists even knew more about Christianity than Christians themselves in some cases. Continue Reading »

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Female Pastor Ousted After Allegedly Taking Fellow Ministers to Sex Shop

July 24th, 2019

A female pastor at a prominent NYC church was let go after allegedly taking some of her fellow ministers to a sex shop and purchasing sex toys as gifts for them. Her supporters insist that she was actually let go for reporting sexual misconduct by others in church leadership. Continue Reading »

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