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Is Oklahoma Heading Towards a Christian Crusade?

January 29th, 2025

An Oklahoma politician just proposed bills criminalizing abortion, drag, and porn while restricting divorce. He says it will restore "moral sanity" to his state, but critics call it a step toward Christian theocracy.

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Do You Trust Your Pastor? You Might Be Alone

January 24th, 2025

Trust in clergy has plummeted, with only 30% of Americans viewing them as ethical—a 26% drop since 2000. Why is confidence in religious leaders declining, and can they rebuild trust?

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Trump Demands Apology After Bishop’s Sermon Goes Viral

January 23rd, 2025

Bishop Mariann Budde delivered a controversial sermon to President Trump in which she begged mercy for undocumented immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community which went viral online. Now Trump says she needs to apologize.

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Ahead of Trump, Some Churches Ceasing Spanish Services to Protect Undocumented Parishioners

January 10th, 2025

As Trump’s inauguration looms, fear of ICE raids is prompting churches to move Spanish-language services online to protect undocumented congregants, as pastors brace for what could be sweeping immigration changes.

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Is the War on Christmas Over?

December 20th, 2024

After more than a decade of seasonal polarization over whether to say 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays', it seems Americans overwhelmingly believe that the 'War on Christmas' has ended.

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Millionaire OnlyFans Model: "God Put Me Here for a Reason"

December 13th, 2024

Devout Christian OnlyFans model Sophie Rain says her faith and career align, and she believes God led her to sex work to support her family. Critics question the morality, but she insists she's living God's plan.

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"Too Tall, Too Bad": Small Texas Town Fights Construction of 174-Foot Mormon Temple

December 12th, 2024

The small town of Fairview, Texas is fighting the construction of a massive Mormon temple which they say not only violates zoning laws, but also destroys their sleepy, small town character.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

The Holy Bible is Coming to Texas Elementary Schools

December 2nd, 2024

The Texas Board of Education just voted to teach the Holy Bible in classrooms across the state. They say understanding Christianity is important to understanding US history, but critics say it's Christian nationalism.

Political & Religious Controversy 134 Comments

Florida School Advertises Christian Church, Turns Down Local Satanist

November 29th, 2024

After noticing Christian churches were advertising at public schools, one Florida Satanist requested his Satanic church be allowed to advertise too. After the school repeatedly said no, he sued.

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Southern Baptists Ask Trump to Target LGBTQ+ Protections, Abortion Access

November 29th, 2024

Heads of the Southern Baptist Convention, the second largest Christian denomination in the US, just sent President-elect Trump a letter requesting he cut abortion access and LGBTQ+ rights in his first 100 days in office.

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