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Jesus Saves, They Spend: Christian Group Intends to Drop $1 Billion on Pro-Jesus Ads

February 6th, 2023

A Christian group funded by wealthy donors intends to spend $1 billion dollars over the next 3 years promoting Jesus Christ. But critics say he doesn't need the promotion, and the money would be better spent elsewhere. Continue Reading »

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West Virginia Passes Bill Mandating "In God We Trust" in Schools

February 2nd, 2023

West Virginia will likely soon require every school in the state to display "In God We Trust," the national motto. Secular activists are balking, arguing it is a violation of separation of church and state. Continue Reading »

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Nazi Homeschooling Network Under Investigation

February 1st, 2023

The state of Ohio is investigating a Nazi homeschooling network with thousands of members, which uses homeschooling to teach hate to their kids. Shockingly, religious freedom laws might mean this is legal. Continue Reading »

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New Florida Law Could Send Teachers to Prison Over "Inappropriate" Books in Classrooms

January 27th, 2023

A new obscenity law in Florida could put teachers and librarians in the Sunshine State at risk of felony prosecution if they expose children to any books deemed "pornographic" or inappropriate. Continue Reading »

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Missouri Clergy Unite to Oppose State's Abortion Restrictions

January 26th, 2023

An interfaith group is challenging Missouri's strict anti-abortion law, arguing that lawmakers were blatantly imposing an evangelical Christian view of life and conception when passing the law. Continue Reading »

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Pope Francis Says That Being Gay Is "Not a Crime"

January 26th, 2023

In a recent address, Pope Francis declared that being gay is “not a crime” and argued that laws which criminalize homosexuality are inherently “unfair.” However, not all Catholics are open to this message. Continue Reading »

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Meet the "Weed Nuns," a Religious Order Finding Spirituality in Smoke

January 23rd, 2023

The Sisters of the Valley aren't your average order of nuns. This small convent of weed smoking nuns hopes to bring the physical and spiritual healing power of marijuana to the masses. Continue Reading »

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Religious NHL Player Boycotts Team's Pride Night

January 20th, 2023

An NHL player is facing backlash for refusing to participate in his team’s Pride Night. Citing his Russian Orthodox faith, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov declined to wear a Pride-themed jersey. Continue Reading »

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Muslim City Council Legalizes Animal Sacrifice as PETA Fumes

January 13th, 2023

A Michigan city voted to allow residents to legally sacrifice animals for religious purposes. Many residents called it a victory for religious freedom, but critics haven’t been shy in speaking out against the policy. Continue Reading »

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Higher Power? How Faith Groups Wield the Bible Against Legal Cannabis

January 13th, 2023

A Christian thinktank is writing the playbook on opposing marijuana legalization. In Arkansas, lobbyists enlisted local pastors to spread the word, and even prepared a brief explaining the biblical case against weed. Continue Reading »

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