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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?

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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.

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Cloven Kicks? Some See Satan's Influence in New Reebok Shoe

October 20th, 2022

New Satanic shoes just dropped! A Christian group says that a new Reebok shoe with a bifurcated center is a subtle nod to Baphomet, the cloven-footed Satanic deity. Are they Satanic... or simply stylish?

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War on Halloween? Unlikely Alliance Teams Up to Take Down Spooky Season

October 17th, 2022

Is Halloween canceled? Religious conservatives have long sought to end the 'Satanic' holiday, but now schools around the country are canceling Halloween... for not being inclusive enough. Has the War on Halloween begun?

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Kanye West Sparks Outrage With Antisemitic Tweet

October 13th, 2022

Musician Kanye West prompted widespread outrage earlier this month following a controversial antisemitic tweet in which he claimed he was going to go "death con 3" on the Jewish people. Here are some notable reactions.

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Jewish Women Challenge Kentucky Abortion Ban, Citing Religious Beliefs

October 10th, 2022

Three Jewish women have filed a lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s sweeping abortion ban on the basis of Jewish religious teachings. The suit argues that a ban on abortions infringes on their religious rights.

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Sikh Student Handcuffed After Campus Security Fails to Recognize Ceremonial Dagger

October 5th, 2022

A Sikh man was handcuffed at the University of North Carolina Charlotte for wearing a mandatory article of faith of Sikhism, the kirpan. As video of the incident goes viral, the school's apologizing profusely.

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Report: Soon Fewer Than Half of Americans Will Be Christian

September 17th, 2022

A new Pew report says that Americans are losing their religion. Within 50 years, it says, Christianity will no longer be the dominant religion in this country, making up as little as one-third of Americans.

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Christian School Baptizes 100 Students Without Parental Permission

September 9th, 2022

A Christian school in North Carolina is under water after parents found out that they baptized some 100 middle and high school students without parental knowledge. Is it okay to baptize kids without parental consent?

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Shinzo Abe's Assassination Shines Light On Controversial "Cult" Church

September 1st, 2022

The alleged killer of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says he did so because of Abe's political relationship with the Unification Church, a controversial church known for mass weddings and large donation requests.

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