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NYC Synagogue Hosted Massive Secret Wedding Amidst COVID Lockdown

December 3rd, 2020

Earlier this month, a group of Orthodox Jews threw a massive wedding party in total secrecy, even as thousands attended. It's left NYC officials wondering how exactly to punish them, and how exactly they pulled it off.

Political & Religious Controversy 59 Comments

About-Face: NYPD Ditches Hijab Removal Requirement for Mugshots

November 17th, 2020

In a change several years in the making, the NYPD will now no longer require Muslim women who've been arrested to remove their hijab for their mugshot. Advocates say it's a win-win for policing and religious freedom.

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Report: Vatican Promoted Predator, Ignored Sex Abuse Claims

November 16th, 2020

A new report commissioned by Pope Francis documents the systemic failures within the Catholic Church that allowed Cardinal Theodore McCarrick to commit heinous sexual abuse while rising the ranks within his career.

Political & Religious Controversy 11 Comments

Christian Student Sues School Over Anti-Gay Shirt

November 3rd, 2020

In September, a public high school student in Tennessee was sent home for wearing a shirt that says 'Homosexuality is a Sin'. Now her family's suing the school district, saying that the students rights were violated.

Political & Religious Controversy 136 Comments

Catholics Outraged Over "Deeply Offensive" Pope Meme

November 2nd, 2020

A meme is going around Twitter that depicts Pope Francis holding aloft everything from Simba to Baby Yoda. The meme is all in good fun, but some Catholics aren't laughing, arguing it makes a mockery of their beliefs.

Humor & Satire 35 Comments

Pope Francis Calls for Laws Allowing Gay Couples to Form Civil Unions

October 22nd, 2020

In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has offered his full support for same-sex couples to form civil unions. It would provide gay couples the same legal rights and other benefits offered to married straight couples.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 44 Comments

"Why Only the Jews?" Orthodox Protesters Burn Masks in Defiance of COVID Shutdowns

October 9th, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting new lockdown restrictions in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, but some Orthodox Jewish communities say they're being unfairly targeted during the NYC crackdown.

Political & Religious Controversy 62 Comments

Alabama: Voters Must Swear an Oath to God in Order to Register

October 9th, 2020

Alabama's voter registration form requires a signature affirming all information on the form is true - "so help me God." Atheist activists say it's tantamount to a declaration of faith, and are challenging it in court.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Tennessee High School Disqualifies Muslim Athlete for Wearing Hijab

October 1st, 2020

A 14 year old high school athlete had to choose between her faith and athletics when a ref told her she couldn't wear her hijab to a volleyball game. The rule cited only mentions hijabs, and no other religious garb.

Political & Religious Controversy 34 Comments

Church Ad Featuring Genderqueer Jesus Sparks Outrage

September 23rd, 2020

The Church of Iceland, in an effort to show the church as a place of welcoming diversity, put out an advertisement depicting Jesus with breasts. Many Christians had a bone to pick with that ad, and demanded it come down.

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