Political & Religious Controversy - Page 2 of 89
March 24th, 2025
New Hampshire politicians voted to drop infant circumcision from the state's Medicaid coverage, igniting debate on the procedure's medical necessity and whether cutting coverage sends a bad message to Muslims and Jews.
California Tells "Church on the Beach" to Pound Sand
March 19th, 2025
For 18 years, Church on the Beach has regularly gathered for worship at Redondo Beach. Now, LA County says they must move indoors, igniting a legal clash over faith and worship in public spaces.
Faith Leaders Hold Prayer Vigil Against DOGE Cuts
March 17th, 2025
Evangelical leaders held a prayer vigil protesting foreign aid cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, calling them a moral failure that harms vulnerable communities worldwide.
Satanic "Black Mass" Sparks Catholic Outrage In Kansas
March 12th, 2025
A Satanic group is planning a controversial Black Mass at the Kansas Capitol, sparking outrage from Catholic groups who call it a blasphemous mockery of their faith which shouldn't legally be allowed to occur.
Should Women Be Able to Vote? This Pastor Says No
March 10th, 2025
Pastor Joel Webbon claims the Bible supports repealing the 19th Amendment and ending women's suffrage. This extremist view is slowly gaining traction - could it ever go mainstream?
Idaho Bill Will Force Students to Read Every Page of Bible
March 7th, 2025
Idaho lawmakers are pushing a bill which will require public school students hear every word of the Bible over ten years. They say it's part of their state's rich faith tradition - but others say it's indoctrination.
Is the Rise of the Religious "Nones" Over?
March 3rd, 2025
For decades, religious affiliation in the U.S. was in free fall, but a new survey suggests the decline may have stalled. Has the "rise of the nones" ended, and what, exactly, is behind it?
Elon Musk: Muslim Aid Groups Are "Terrorists"
March 3rd, 2025
Amidst DOGE cuts, Elon Musk recently labeled Muslim aid groups “terrorists,” drawing strong condemnation from Muslim activists who say his comments fuel Islamophobia and endanger innocent lives.
Black Faith Leaders Urge Boycott of Target Over DEI Rollback
February 24th, 2025
Black faith leaders are urging a nationwide boycott of Target after the corporate retailer cut its DEI programs after President Trump took office. Will this protest send a message to corporate America?
Catholic Clergy Push Back on Mandatory Abuse Reporting
February 20th, 2025
Should priests be legally required to report child abuse? Washington state lawmakers are pushing for clergy to join the mandatory reporter list, but Catholic leaders are pushing back, arguing clergy-penitent privilege.
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