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Church Group Fined for Promoting Bleach as a Cure for Coronavirus

May 15th, 2020

An Australian chapter of the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing has been fined over $150,000 for promoting a miracle cure for Covid-19. According to experts, the main ingredient in the "magic" substance is bleach. Continue Reading »

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Church Files Lawsuit After Being “Zoombombed” With Pornography

May 14th, 2020

A California church is suing Zoom after its online bible study class was rudely infiltrated by an internet troll who took over the video call and shared pornographic images on everyone’s screen. Continue Reading »

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Ohio Lawmaker Defies Mask Policy, Claiming 'Faces are the Likeness of God'

May 12th, 2020

Representative Nino Vitale is defying recommendations to wear masks while in public to limit the spread of COVID-19 by claiming a religious exemption. He says faces are the "likeness of God" and should not be covered. Continue Reading »

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Coronavirus, Murder Hornets Spark Concern of Biblical Punishment

May 8th, 2020

Deadly 'murder hornets' just hit the west coast of the United States. those deadly pests along with the coronavirus pandemic have some religious leaders thinking that we may be experiencing God's wrath. Continue Reading »

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Chaplain Under Fire for Sharing Book That Describes Coronavirus as God's Judgment

May 7th, 2020

A military chaplain is facing scrutiny for sharing an ebook with his subordinates called 'Coronavirus and Christ' that says that coronavirus infection is God's judgment for sin. Now activists are seeking punishment. Continue Reading »

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Christian Leaders Fear Increase in Pornography Addiction During Quarantine

April 29th, 2020

As we follow stay-at-home orders, some Christian leaders are worried that constant internet access combined with working from home will lead to an epidemic of pornography addiction. Is this actually a real threat? Continue Reading »

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Does God Need Your Stimulus Check? This Pastor Thinks So

April 21st, 2020

A prominent Louisiana pastor is challenging all of us to give up our stimulus checks to evangelists and missionaries, who haven't had offerings since the shutdown, rather than spend it on necessities like food or rent. Continue Reading »

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New Survey: Half of Americans Believe Bible Should Influence US Law

April 17th, 2020

A new survey shows that half of Americans believe that the Bible should influence US law. Meanwhile, atheists overwhelmingly oppose the idea, saying a secular nation should not be influenced by any holy book. Continue Reading »

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Christian Anti-Abortion Protesters Arrested for Violating Social Distancing Orders

April 17th, 2020

Despite stay-at-home orders preventing most of us from leaving our homes, anti-abortion protesters have been out in full-force. Does the right to protest supersede emergency orders to not leave one's home? Continue Reading »

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Trump-Supported Drive In Churches Face Legal Opposition

April 16th, 2020

Drive-in churches are springing up everywhere in lieu of regular church service, and local governments are shutting them down just as quickly. Now the Trump DOJ is stepping in - to defend the churchgoers. Continue Reading »

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