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Controversial Statue of Mary Giving Birth to Jesus Beheaded

October 17th, 2024

A shocking statue depicting the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus was beheaded while on display at an exhibit examining the role of women in the Catholic faith, prompting dialogue on how far controversial art should go.

Political & Religious Controversy 149 Comments

University Adds Trigger Warning for "Christian Faith" to Classic Literature

October 17th, 2024

A university in the UK received widespread mockery online after students taking a class on Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century book 'The Canterbury Tales' were given a trigger warning for "expressions of Christian faith."

Political & Religious Controversy 102 Comments

Seventh-day Adventists Sue For Right to Discriminate in Hiring

October 11th, 2024

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is suing the state of Maryland, arguing that they should be allowed to legally discriminate against everyone from the LGBTQ+ community to remarried people to porn viewers in employment.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 88 Comments

Megachurch Pastor: Don't Give to the Poor, Give to Me

October 11th, 2024

Megachurch Pastor Keion Henderson of Lighthouse Church & Ministries is making headlines for a resurfaced sermon in which he claims that churchgoers should tithe money to him and his church instead of giving charitably.

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

Why Are Gen Z Men More Religious Than Women?

October 4th, 2024

Among Gen Z, evidence shows that for the first time in history, men are more religious than women. Now, many experts are trying to figure out why – and what a majority-male future means for churches.

Political & Religious Controversy 67 Comments

Oklahoma Will Spend $6 Million to Put Bibles in Public Schools

October 3rd, 2024

Oklahoma education head Ryan Walters just announced the cost of his plan to get Bibles in every public school classroom across the state: $6 million dollars. Should Oklahoma taxpayers pay up?

Political & Religious Controversy 137 Comments

Judge: Catholic Employers Can Deny Workers Time Off to Seek Abortions, IVF Treatments

September 26th, 2024

A North Dakota judge recently just ruled that Catholic employers do not have to provide time off for workers to seek abortions or IVF treatments, arguing that such federal regulations violate their freedom of religion.

Political & Religious Controversy 100 Comments

Religious Nonprofit Denied Gov. Funding Over "Christians-Only" Hiring Mandate

September 20th, 2024

Religious nonprofit Bethany Christian Services is suing the state of Michigan alleging religious discrimination after federal funding was denied over a "Christians-only" hiring policy.

Political & Religious Controversy 113 Comments

Pope Francis Accused of Heresy for Embracing Other Faiths

September 19th, 2024

At an interfaith event in Singapore, the final stop of his Asia Pacific tour, Pope Francis said that "all religions are paths to reach God,” prompting criticism and even accusations of heresy from some Catholics.

Political & Religious Controversy 124 Comments

Should the Bible Be Banned From Public Schools?

September 13th, 2024

The fight over what books belong in school libraries is in full swing, and one Alabama city councilor says that censorship advocates should be careful what they wish for, because the Bible could be the next book banned.

Political & Religious Controversy 373 Comments

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