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Muslim, Jewish Firefighters Sue Over Facial Hair Policy

December 2nd, 2022

Should Muslim and Jewish firefighters be forced to keep their faces clean, even though their faith requires they wear beards? A group of firefighters is suing over a policy they say violated their freedom of religion.

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Kanye West Says Jesus Teaches to "Love Everyone, Even Nazis"

December 2nd, 2022

In a recent interview, Kanye West doubled down on his antisemitic beliefs, claiming that he "loves Hitler." Kanye insists that his views stem from biblical teachings, but some pastors disagree with this framing.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Sermon About Transgender Jesus Leads to Cries of "Heresy!" at Trinity College

November 29th, 2022

A research fellow at Trinity College in Cambridge recently made headlines for a sermon claiming that Jesus Christ might be transgender- and the Dean of the University of Cambridge is backing him up.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 282 Comments

Would Jesus Unionize? Lawsuit Argues Unions Are Anti-Christian

November 28th, 2022

Is the Bible secretly anti-union? A San Francisco-based worker is suing his employer after being forced to pay mandatory union dues as a condition of employment, arguing that paying dues violates his religious freedom.

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In Stunning About-Face, Mormon Church Backs Same-Sex Marriage Rights

November 17th, 2022

In a stunning move, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the Mormon Church) announced it will support federal legislation to protect same-sex marriage. But some critics aren't convinced.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 21 Comments

Should White Christian Parents Be Allowed to Adopt Native American Children?

November 14th, 2022

Should Native American children up for adoption be taken away from their culture and religion? That’s the question at the heart of a monumental Supreme Court case that could reshape how adoption works.

Political & Religious Controversy 102 Comments

Lost in Translation: Is the Bible Wrong That Homosexuality Is a Sin?

November 10th, 2022

A controversial new documentary claims that the word "homosexuality" as it appears in the Bible is a mistranslation made some 76 years ago, suggesting there's no theological basis for evangelicals' anti-gay beliefs.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 353 Comments

Your In-Depth Guide to the Kanye West and Kyrie Irving Antisemitism Controversy

November 3rd, 2022

A billionaire music mogul has seen the empire he spent 20 years building crumble in a matter of weeks following the intense controversy over his public promotion of antisemitic views. What's going on with Kanye West?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 60 Comments

Is Pornography Demonic? Pope Francis Says Yes

October 31st, 2022

Pornography: Portal to hell? In a recent speech to future priests, Pope Francis claimed that viewing pornography can give the devil an entryway into your very soul. Is viewing porn a slippery slope to demonic possession?

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

Is This Middle School Mural 'Satanic'? Some Say Yes

October 26th, 2022

Is this mural Satanic? A new mural at a Grant, Michigan middle school is being accused of being Satanic. The mural, painted by a student, has drawn accusations of witchcraft by outraged local parents.

Pagan & Wiccan 199 Comments

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