Political & Religious Controversy - Page 47 of 91
September 23rd, 2019
A Pastafarian pastor in Alaska delivered the opening invocation at a government meeting, complete with colander on his head, pushing boundaries and poking fun at religious belief.
Arizona Supreme Court Rules Wedding Vendor Can Legally Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples
September 20th, 2019
The Arizona Supreme Court narrowly ruled that a pair of Phoenix artists can refuse to create custom wedding invitations for gay weddings. The pair say they just want to conduct their business according to their religious beliefs. But the court's minority opinion says that the ruling is tantamount to legalizing discrimination.
High School Football Team's On-Field Baptisms Draw Criticism
September 17th, 2019
The 'character coach' for a high school football team in Tennessee is in hot water after he baptized two players on the football field. The school district says no laws were violated, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation says it's a blatant violation of the separation of church and state.
Marianne Williamson Says Democrats Are “Godless”
September 17th, 2019
While taping a television interview, Marianne Williamson was caught on a hot mic telling the interviewers that conservatives have been much kinder to her than some of the "godless" people on the left.
Episcopal Seminary Announces Slavery Reparations Fund
September 12th, 2019
The flagship seminary of the Episcopal Church announced a $1.7 million endowment fund for black clergy and congregations intended as reparations. The fund has many wondering whether reparations are biblically supported.
Presidential Candidate Takes Heat After Suggesting Prayer Could Repel Hurricane Dorian
September 6th, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson sparked a fierce online debate earlier this week when she posted on Twitter urging her fellow Americans to pray and visualize Hurricane Dorian changing direction.
Catholic Abuse Victims Claim They Received Lower Settlements Because They're Black
September 5th, 2019
Two African-American victims of Catholic Clergy abuse allege that the church is taking advantage of them yet again. Victims La Jarvis Love and Joshua Love say that the church offered them a laughably low settlement.
Mississippi Wedding Venue Turns Away Mixed Race Couple, Citing Christian Beliefs
September 4th, 2019
After learning that her brother and his fiancée had been turned down by a wedding venue in their small Mississippi hometown, Lakambria Welch thought there must have been a mistake. She drove down to Boone's Camp Event Hall in Booneville, MS to sort things out with the owner. But Welch couldn’t have been prepared for the conversation that followed.
Democrats Pass Resolution Acknowledging Value of Secular Americans
September 4th, 2019
In a surprising move, the Democratic National Committee recently passed a resolution acknowledging the value and ethics of non-religious Americans. Although younger generations are less religious than ever, major political parties have tended to shy away from courting their vote- until now.
Tennessee Republicans Split on 'Near-Total' Abortion Ban
August 29th, 2019
A proposed 'near-total' abortion ban in Tennessee has some surprising opponents- Republicans. Seeing similar bills fail to hold up in court in other states, some Republican lawmakers worry the bill would be overturned.
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