Political & Religious Controversy - Page 19 of 101

TX School District Defends School Prayer, Despite Legal Warnings

July 26th, 2024

A Texas school superintendent keeps promoting Christianity in school with public prayers, Facebook advertisements, and even a dedicated month of prayer - despite legal warnings from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Political & Religious Controversy 154 Comments

"Satanic," "Pro-Abortion" Statue Beheaded by Vandals at University of Houston

July 19th, 2024

Artists under attack? Accused of being "Satanic" and "pro-abortion," by evangelical critics, the statue "Witness" by artist Shahzia Sikander was beheaded at the University of Houston by a vandal in the dead of night.

Political & Religious Controversy 90 Comments

Tennessee Declares July "Month of Prayer and Fasting"

July 11th, 2024

Legislators officialy declared July a month of prayer and fasting in the state of Tennessee. They say they need God's help to uplift the state, but critics say the declaration violates the separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 139 Comments

"Looney Tunes Jesus" Artwork Pulled From Gallery Following Violent Threats

July 11th, 2024

An Australian artist received death threats for his painting depicting Jesus Christ as a Looney Tunes character. It is no longer on display, but he says artists should have the right to paint controversial pieces.

Political & Religious Controversy 60 Comments

Megachurch "Pausing" Service After Insurer Drops Sex Abuse Coverage

July 8th, 2024

One of Canada's largest megachurches is temporarily closing its doors after their insurer dropped their abuse liability insurance. The move comes after a series of high profile sex abuse cases within the church.

Political & Religious Controversy 47 Comments

With Ten Commandments in Classrooms, Why Not the Bhagavad Gita? Hindu Leaders Ask

July 3rd, 2024

In the wake of Louisiana's recent law mandating the Ten Commandments be posted in all public school classrooms, Hindu leaders say that parts of their holy text, the Bhagavad Gita, should receive similar treatment.

Political & Religious Controversy 307 Comments

Apache Students Expelled Over Traditional Dance Deemed "Satanism"

June 28th, 2024

A trio of Native American girls say they were punished by their private Christian school for participating in a Sunrise Dance, a traditional rite of passage for Apache girls - which they say the school called demonic.

Political & Religious Controversy 143 Comments

Catholic Charity In Hot Water for Reading Gender-Fluid Book to Children

June 27th, 2024

Some parents are outraged after Scott Stuart's book 'My Shadow is Purple,' which promotes gender nonconformity to kids, was read to children at an event by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 127 Comments

Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestine Groups Clash Outside LA Synagogue

June 26th, 2024

Violence erupted between pro-Palestine protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters in the streets outside a Los Angeles synagogue, which drew widespread condemnation from politicians and public officials.

Political & Religious Controversy 45 Comments

Megachurch Pastor Resigns After Admitting to Molesting Child

June 24th, 2024

Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris resigned after allegations he abused a 12-year-old girl when he was 21 recently surfaced. Morris admitted the abuse and says he's repented for his sin, but his victim says it's not enough.

Political & Religious Controversy 166 Comments

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