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Christians Outraged Over Female Rapper's Explicit New Music Video

August 12th, 2020

Female rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion made a raunchy music video that fans say is all about empowerment and sexual expression. However, faith leaders and conservatives say it's immoral – and even sacrilegious.

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Exorcist Wars: 'Legit' and 'Rogue' Exorcists Clash Over New Guidelines

July 28th, 2020

A Vatican-approved group of exorcists just published their official guidelines on who can and cannot perform exorcisms. They're trying to crack down on rogue exorcists who they say are causing more harm than good.

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Churches Sue California Over Ban on Singing

July 23rd, 2020

A trio of evangelical churches are suing California governor Gavin Newsom, saying that the state's ban on singing in churches unfairly targets Christians' freedom of religion. Is singing a fundamental part of worship?

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Adios, 'Trader Jose' – Brands Are Ditching Problematic Labels

July 23rd, 2020

Trader Joe's is the latest company to announce that they're changing branding many find offensive. "Trader Jose" now joins the ranks of Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's Rice, and Mrs. Butterworth, all of whom are being retired.

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Goodbye "Redskins" – NFL Team Announces Name Change

July 14th, 2020

After years of protests and pleas from activists and Native Americans alike, the Washington Redskins are finally changing their name. The change comes as part of a larger cultural reckoning with racism in America.

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Teen Dies After Being Forced to Attend Church 'COVID Party'

July 10th, 2020

A Florida teen died after being exposed to coronavirus at a church-sponsored ‘COVID party.' This completely preventable tragedy is shining the spotlight yet again on the role of churches during the COVID pandemic.

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Mississippi Replaces Confederate Symbol With 'In God We Trust' on State Flag

July 2nd, 2020

Mississippi seems poised to finally remove the Confederate Battle Flag from their own state flag. But they intend to replace it with the words "In God We Trust", which many advocates say is offensive to the nonreligious.

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Does Wearing a Mask Go Against God's Will?

June 25th, 2020

The message from public health officials is clear: wear a mask to help protect yourself and others from coronavirus. But not everyone is on board – particularly some members of the faith community. Would God approve?

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Seventh-Day Adventist Prophetess Predicts Nashville to be Nuked Next Month

June 23rd, 2020

Did one of the founders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church predict that Nashville's going to be nuked in July? A mysterious full-page ad appeared in the Sunday edition of a Tennessee newspaper with an ominous warning.

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We Should Also Tear Down Statues of Jesus, Activists Say

June 22nd, 2020

As protesters in cities across America continue to topple statues of Confederate leaders, slave owners, and other historical figures, some are sounding the alarm that things are going to far. Is Jesus next?

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