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Hobby Lobby Says America is Christian Nation in Controversial Ad

July 8th, 2021

Hobby Lobby is under fire after running an ad in newspapers across the country that seems to suggest that America is a Christian nation, with many critics even thinking that the ad is advocating for theocracy.

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Pat Robertson: Teaching Critical Race Theory a "Monstrous Evil"

June 30th, 2021

Evangelist Pat Robertson is offering his opinion on the latest hot-button issue: critical race theory. He says it has absolutely no place in the classroom, and that attempts to teach it to children are downright evil.

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Atheist Group Sues Mississippi Over 'In God We Trust' License Plate

June 25th, 2021

In God Some Trust? An atheist group is taking the state of Mississippi to court, arguing that their standard issue license plate – which includes the words 'In God We Trust' – violates their First Amendment rights.

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Florida to Require Prayer in Schools Under New Law

June 18th, 2021

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just signed into law a bill that mandates a minute of silence in every public school classroom across the state for 'reflection'. Critics say it's a 'prayer in school' bill by another name.

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Does Speaking to the Dead Anger God?

June 4th, 2021

One Christian group recently gave a rather creepy warning: don't try to communicate with the dead. Whether by seance or Ouija board, they say the consequences of trying to make contact with the other side could be dire.

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Mass Grave of Indigenous Children Found at Former Catholic School

June 3rd, 2021

The remains of 215 Indigenous school children were found in a mass grave at the site of a former Catholic school in Canada. Now indigenous advocates are waiting to see if Pope Francis will formally apologize.

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New Poll: QAnon More Popular Than Many Major Religions

June 2nd, 2021

A new poll shows that QAnon - the conspiracy theory that says a shadowy cabal of Satanic cannibals runs our political system - has more followers than most major religions in America. Is QAnon a new religion?

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New Study: 78 Percent of Pastors Say Using Marijuana is Morally Wrong

May 19th, 2021

A recent survey of Christian leadership shows that some 78% of pastors believe that marijuana use is morally wrong and should remain illegal. But others say not only is cannabis use ethical, it's even in the Bible.

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Church Snuck Bibles Into Donated School Backpacks, Sparking Outcry

May 18th, 2021

A Georgia church is in hot water after donating backpacks stuffed with Bibles to local schools. Parents were outraged at the blatant attempt to proselytize to children, but the church says they were doing a good deed.

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New Christian Dating Website Claims to Ban 'Feminists' and 'Soyboys'

May 9th, 2021

A new online dating service hopes to match Christian singles together. Not just any Christian singles, though - only those who believe a woman's role is at home, tending the home, ideally while pregnant. Will it work?

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