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Choir School Nightmare: Hundreds of Boys Abused by Catholics in Germany

July 26th, 2017

In the latest sexual abuse scandal to rock the Catholic Church, a shocking report reveals that more than 500 boys suffered physical and sexual abuse at an acclaimed Catholic choir school in Germany. The abuse took place over a period of 50 years – beginning

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Honor Killing? Father Murders Own Daughter For Taking Muslim Boyfriend

July 25th, 2017

An Israeli Christian man has been taken into custody after allegedly murdering his own daughter in a fit of rage. Henriette Kara, just 17 years old, was stabbed multiple times in the neck and bled to death on the floor of her family’s home.

Political & Religious Controversy 201 Comments

On the Chopping Block: Christian Refugees at Risk of Deportation

July 17th, 2017

In Iraq, Egypt, and other countries around the region, Christians are being persecuted at frighteningly high rates, and President Trump is deporting Christian Iraqis in record numbers to a dangerous homeland.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 33 Comments

Church of England Embraces Transgender Members

July 14th, 2017

The Church of England has voted to welcome transgender individuals into the church with open arms. By an overwhelming margin, the church’s governing body chose to support transgender inclusion.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 320 Comments

Muslim Activist Calls for Jihad Against Trump Administration

July 13th, 2017

Linda Sarsour, one of the leading Muslim activists in the U.S., gave a passionate speech at the annual convention for the Islamic Society of North America earlier this month. Included in her speech were some highly controversial remarks that have everybody tal

Political & Religious Controversy 137 Comments

Should Feeding the Homeless Be a Crime?

July 13th, 2017

In the latest attempt at brushing homelessness under the rug, some cities are trying to criminalize feeding the homeless, arguing that giving them food only feeds the problem. Should it be illegal to feed the homeless?

Political & Religious Controversy 141 Comments

Are Atheists Less Tolerant than Religious People?

July 10th, 2017

A new study conducted by researchers in Belgium sought to find out how open-minded atheists and agnostics were compared their religious counterparts – and the results were surprising. There exists a common stereotype that people who are highly religious are

Science & Technology 384 Comments

Supreme Court: "Churches Can Have Government Money"

June 30th, 2017

In a surprise decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that churches should be eligible to receive government funding, as long as the money is used for a secular purpose. In a 7-2 ruling, the court decided that Missouri’s Trinity Lutheran Church was wrongfully

Political & Religious Controversy 65 Comments

Ten Commandments Takedown

June 30th, 2017

A man has been accused of destroying a statue of the Ten Commandments that had been erected on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock less than 24 hours prior.

Political & Religious Controversy 71 Comments

Cake Wars: Should Christians Have to Bake Cakes For Gay Couples?

June 29th, 2017

In a surprise announcement, the Supreme Court declared that it will rule on the case of a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 583 Comments

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