Political & Religious Controversy - Page 58 of 85
February 19th, 2018
First-grade Catholic school teacher Jocelyn Morffi was fired from her teaching position after marrying her same-sex partner. Now there are two questions: Was it legal, and was it moral?
Mormon Church Accused of Covering Up Abuse
February 13th, 2018
Two female members of the Mormon Church claim LDS officials tried to cover up abuse at the hands of a high-ranking Mormon public figure, despite their alleged "zero tolerance" stance on domestic abuse.
Justin Trudeau Wants Us to Ditch "Mankind" in Favor of "Peoplekind"
February 6th, 2018
Justin Trudeau believes it's time to move on from the term "mankind". During an event last week, Trudeau interrupted a young woman in the audience, telling her not to use the term “mankind” and instead say “peoplekind.”
Gay Mormon Man Announces Divorce From Wife
February 5th, 2018
Choosing between your heart and your faith can't be easy. But as one couple has discovered the hard way, faith doesn't always hold all the answers. Josh and Lolly Weed seemed to have it all figured out.
Flying Sharia-Air? Meet the Flight Attendants Required to Wear Hijabs
February 2nd, 2018
Muslim flight attendants in Indonesia are now required to comply with sharia law and wear a hijab when arriving at one popular regional airport. Violators will face punishment from the religious police.
Missouri Politician Calls Feminists "She Devils", Says Women's Place Is in the Home
January 31st, 2018
Courtland Sykes has suddenly found his election bid in peril following a cascade of criticism over a controversial statement he made disparaging the feminist movement and mocking the notion of women’s rights.
Resisting Religion: The Fight to Keep God out of the Classroom
January 30th, 2018
The law is clear: government must remain neutral on religion and is forbidden from favoring any one faith over another. But that certainly hasn’t stopped religious folks.
How Two Beauty Companies Ended up in the Middle of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
January 30th, 2018
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is capable of being reignited at any moment. Just as tensions appeared to be cooling off, a pair of international cosmetic companies inadvertently revamped the hostilities.
Texas Judge Insists "God Told Him" Defendant Was Innocent
January 22nd, 2018
A Texas judge is facing calls for resignation over his questionable conduct in the courtroom. Judge Jack Robison reportedly interrupted jury deliberations during a recent child sex trafficking case to insist that “God told him” the defendant was innocent.
Trump Sides with Religious Healthcare Workers on Abortion
January 19th, 2018
In a stark reversal of previous policy, the Trump administration announced yesterday that it will offer protection to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers who refuse to participate in certain procedures -- such as abortion -- due to their religious beliefs.
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