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Sharia Law Zone? Texas Resists Planned Islamic Community

April 3rd, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is investigating EPIC City, a planned Islamic community near Dallas. He's alleging residents will practice Sharia law, and is aiming to crack down on the community before it is built.

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War on Easter? Controversial Decision Rocks UK Community

March 31st, 2025

A primary school in the United Kingdom set off a firestorm of controversy after making the decision to cancel its traditional Easter celebrations, a move intended to promote “inclusivity” according to school officials.

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

WH Faith Advisor: Send Me $1,000 for Blessings From God

March 27th, 2025

Televangelist Paula White claims seven divine blessings are yours—if you send her $1,000. As her Easter pitch goes viral, the internet isn’t buying her holy price tag, and some say it's more fraud than faith.

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Psychoative Sacrament? Legal Fight Erupts in Utah Over 'Mushroom Church'

March 25th, 2025

A Utah church which consumes psychedelic mushrooms as part of a religious ritual recently had their sacrament seized by authorities. A judge just sided with them, ruling that the law must protect controversial faiths.

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New Hampshire Votes to Cut Circumcision From Medicaid Coverage

March 24th, 2025

New Hampshire politicians voted to drop infant circumcision from the state's Medicaid coverage, igniting debate on the procedure's medical necessity and whether cutting coverage sends a bad message to Muslims and Jews.

Political & Religious Controversy 70 Comments

California Tells "Church on the Beach" to Pound Sand

March 19th, 2025

For 18 years, Church on the Beach has regularly gathered for worship at Redondo Beach. Now, LA County says they must move indoors, igniting a legal clash over faith and worship in public spaces.

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

Faith Leaders Hold Prayer Vigil Against DOGE Cuts

March 17th, 2025

Evangelical leaders held a prayer vigil protesting foreign aid cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, calling them a moral failure that harms vulnerable communities worldwide.

Political & Religious Controversy 279 Comments

Satanic "Black Mass" Sparks Catholic Outrage In Kansas

March 12th, 2025

A Satanic group is planning a controversial Black Mass at the Kansas Capitol, sparking outrage from Catholic groups who call it a blasphemous mockery of their faith which shouldn't legally be allowed to occur.

Pagan & Wiccan 171 Comments

Should Women Be Able to Vote? This Pastor Says No

March 10th, 2025

Pastor Joel Webbon claims the Bible supports repealing the 19th Amendment and ending women's suffrage. This extremist view is slowly gaining traction - could it ever go mainstream?

Political & Religious Controversy 109 Comments

Idaho Bill Will Force Students to Read Every Page of Bible

March 7th, 2025

Idaho lawmakers are pushing a bill which will require public school students hear every word of the Bible over ten years. They say it's part of their state's rich faith tradition - but others say it's indoctrination.

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