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Pope Francis Scolds 'Selfish' Couples That Adopt Pets Instead of Children

January 11th, 2022

Is pet adoption a selifsh act? Pope Francis seems to think so, at least for couples who have no children. He stated that couples are "selfishly" filling the parenting need in their hearts not with kids, but with pets.

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Are Harry Potter Goblins Anti-Semitic? Jon Stewart's Comments Spark Debate

January 6th, 2022

Comedian Jon Stewart recently said that the goblins in the Harry Potter series are antisemitic stereotypes, pointing to their physical appearance and jobs as bankers. But others say sometimes a goblin is just a goblin.

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Enormous Bible Verse in NC Sheriff's Office Prompts Controversy

December 30th, 2021

A North Carolina sheriff says he's being targeted politically after an atheist activist group told him to remove a Bible quote from station walls. Is it freedom of religion, or a flagrant Constitutional violation?

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Parents Outraged After Bible Displayed Next to LGBTQ Titles at Virginia Library

December 28th, 2021

A Virginia library is in hot water after putting the Bible in a display on frequently banned books. Some found putting it on display next to "pornographic" books offensive, but some are wondering what the big deal is.

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Pope Defends Handsy Archbishop: "Sins of the Flesh Not the Most Serious"

December 15th, 2021

Pope Francis recently defended Archbishop Michel Aupetit's ambiguous relationship with a woman, arguing that lust is not the greatest sin. In the midst of the child sex abuse scandal, many were outraged at the comments.

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'Bags of Cash' Found in Walls of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church

December 10th, 2021

A plumber found thousands of dollars in cash in the walls at Lakewood Church, a megachurch in the Houson area headed by televangelist Joel Osteen. As the money came tumbling out of the walls, so did the questions.

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Jewish Teens Celebrating Hanukkah Attacked in Viral Video

December 4th, 2021

A disturbing video shows men attacking and making obscene gestures towards a bus full of Jewish teens who were celebrating Hanukkah in the streets of London. Even more disturbing, attacks like this are on the rise.

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Mr. and Mr. Claus? Gay Santa Ad Sparks Controversy

December 3rd, 2021

A Norwegian ad showing Santa falling in love with and kissing a man is being both celebrated and maligned in equal parts, with some say it's adorably wholesome, and others say it's wildly inappropriate. Which is it?

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After Praying, Judge Lets Convicted Rapist Off Easy

December 2nd, 2021

Does God have a place in the legal system? A New York judge is drawing criticism for prayed over how to sentence a convicted rapist, before sentencing the young man to eight years probation instead of jailtime.

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Vote With Your Bible? Christian Politician Accused of Antisemitic Attack Ad

November 26th, 2021

One Ohio Senate hopeful took aim at his opponent's Jewish faith, arguing that he simply cannot have good Christian values while practicing Judaisim. But should politicians be required to have certain values... or faith?

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