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Dating App Bumble Faces Backlash for Anti-Celibacy Ads

May 20th, 2024

The dating app Bumble is officially apologizing after a new ad campaign telling women "a vow of celibacy is not the answer" prompted universal backlash online, with both women and Catholics finding the ad offensive.

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Religious Educators vs. LGBTQ+ Students: Who Will Win?

May 17th, 2024

The fight between a generation of pro-LGBTQ+ students and teachers who hold traditional Christian values is heating up all across America. When it comes to the clash of LGBTQ+ kids and faith in the classroom, who wins?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 129 Comments

NFL Player Bashes Pride Month as “Deadly Sin”

May 15th, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has landed in hot water over comments on Pride month, Catholicism, and women’s roles in society that came during his recent commencement speech at Benedictine College.

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Ten Commandments Display in MN Jail Accused of Violating Constitution

May 8th, 2024

Secular activists are fuming after a walkthrough of Minnesota's new Itasca County jail revealed pro-Christian quotes painted on walls, as well as a two-story tall display of the Ten Commandments.

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Catholic Group Pulls Plug on AI Priest Following Bizarre Advice to Users

May 2nd, 2024

A prominent Catholic group has defrocked their new AI priest, Father Justin, after he went rogue and started giving bizarre advice, including telling one person they could baptize their baby in Gatorade.

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Tennessee Makes the Bible an Official State Book

April 25th, 2024

Tennessee just made the Aitken Bible - the first Bible printed on American soil - one of the official state books of Tennessee, and secular activists are saying it's a blatant violation of separation of church and state.

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LDS Church Cracks Down on Undergarments Amid Youth Defiance

April 24th, 2024

Young Mormons are revolting against the underwear they are required to wear, with many only wearing them to Temple on Sunday. The LDS Church is firing back, reminding members wearing the garment is not a choice.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Does Florida Decide What a Religion Is?

April 18th, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would allow religious chaplains to volunteer their counseling and support services to children in public schools. But which religions can participate? This could get messy.

Political & Religious Controversy 150 Comments

Pastor Cancels Autism Awareness Week, Calling it "Demonic"

April 12th, 2024

Is autism awareness demonic? One Florida pastor made headlines when he canceled the upcoming Autism Awareness Week at a private Christian academy he pastors for, arguing autism awareness is "idolatry" and "demonic."

Political & Religious Controversy 104 Comments

Can Muslims and Christians Coexist? Some Aren't So Sure

April 8th, 2024

The Muslim community is growing at a rapid pace in the West, and it is soon believed that Islam will be the second largest religion in the United States. And with this growth come tensions between Muslims and Westerners.

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