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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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Ten Commandments Heading to Texas Classrooms

June 9th, 2025

Texas lawmakers recently passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom. Supporters say US history and Christianity are intertwined, but critics say it violates church-state separation.

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LDS Church Gives "Mormon Underwear" a 21st Century Makeover

June 4th, 2025

After years of requests from Mormon women, temple garments - otherwise known as Mormon underwear - just got a major redesign, which is being called a game changer by LDS influencers and members alike.

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Texas Bill Mandates Christian BC/AD Date System in Schools

June 2nd, 2025

Texas is considering a bill requiring schools to use Christian-oriented BC/AD over the religiously neutral BCE/CE when discussing historical dates in the classroom. Is it a return to tradition, or political posturing?

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Barking Up the Wrong Tree? Noah's Ark Replica Hosts Police Training

May 24th, 2025

Police dogs are being trained at a Christian theme park built to resemble Noah’s Ark, complete with Bible lessons on young Earth creationism. Should taxpayers be paying for gospel lessons for police officers?

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Ohio Proposes Month Dedicated to Straight, Married Families

May 24th, 2025

Ohio lawmakers want to create “Natural Family Month” which will specifically exclude gay and unmarried couples. Politicians say it's to reverse flailing birthrates, but critics call it LGBTQ+ erasure.

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Oklahoma Pushes Trump Bibles in Schools, Despite No Funding

May 22nd, 2025

Oklahoma's education head Ryan Walters is forging ahead with his plan to bring 'Trump Bibles' to every classroom in Oklahoma - despite a lack of funding in the state budget, legal hurdles, and monetary woes.

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Should It Be Illegal to Burn the Quran?

May 15th, 2025

In a first, two men are being prosecuted under Denmark's new ‘Quran Law’ for burning a Quran during a protest. Is this a necessary step for public safety, or are blasphemy laws back in Europe?

Political & Religious Controversy 65 Comments

Episcopal Church Refuses to Help Resettle White South Africans in U.S.

May 14th, 2025

Trump’s refugee freeze just made an exception for white South African Afrikaners, prompting so much outrage the Episcopal Church ended its longstanding resettlement work with the U.S. government.

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