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What is Shen Yun? Inside the Secretive Dance Troupe Bankrolling a Faith Movement

January 6th, 2025

Shen Yun captivates audiences worldwide with dazzling Chinese dance performances. But is it more than a show? Explore its ties to Falun Gong, a faith with controversial beliefs and secretive finances.

ULC Minister Training & Education 45 Comments

New Side Hustle? Jesus Models in High Demand in Utah

January 3rd, 2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to be Jesus for a living? In Utah, Jesus lookalikes are cashing in, posing for wedding photos, family portraits, and events and earnings earning hundreds of dollars per hour while doing so.

Christian 87 Comments

Santa's Grave Discovered? Experts May Have Found Tomb of Saint Nicholas

December 20th, 2024

Archaeologists may have found St. Nicholas' 1,600-year-old sarcophagus, potentially confirming the final resting place of the man behind Santa Claus, bringing new insights into the real-life legend of Saint Nick.

Science & Technology 33 Comments

Is the War on Christmas Over?

December 20th, 2024

After more than a decade of seasonal polarization over whether to say 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays', it seems Americans overwhelmingly believe that the 'War on Christmas' has ended.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Is It Immoral to Celebrate a CEO's Murder?

December 16th, 2024

Public indifference to the United Healthcare CEO's murder has sparked widespread debate about the U.S. healthcare system and the morality of celebrating a killing. It has also spurred religious ethicists to weigh in.

Life and Death 440 Comments

Ohio Teacher Says LGBTQ+ Book Bans Violate Her Religious Freedom

December 13th, 2024

A teacher in Ohio is suing her district for punishing her for having pro-LGBTQ+ books in her classroom, arguing that banning such books violates her sincere religious beliefs to nurture and care for LGBTQ+ students.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 125 Comments

Millionaire OnlyFans Model: "God Put Me Here for a Reason"

December 13th, 2024

Devout Christian OnlyFans model Sophie Rain says her faith and career align, and she believes God led her to sex work to support her family. Critics question the morality, but she insists she's living God's plan.

Political & Religious Controversy 192 Comments

"Too Tall, Too Bad": Small Texas Town Fights Construction of 174-Foot Mormon Temple

December 12th, 2024

The small town of Fairview, Texas is fighting the construction of a massive Mormon temple which they say not only violates zoning laws, but also destroys their sleepy, small town character.

Political & Religious Controversy 97 Comments

Church Creates AI Jesus to Take Confession

December 9th, 2024

Would you trust an AI with your deepest sins? A church in Switzerland just debuted a new artificial intelligence version of Jesus, and he's taking confession from parishioners. Is the future of faith a dystopia?

Science & Technology 111 Comments

Border Patrol: We Need More Chaplains

December 6th, 2024

There are more than 200 chaplains in the U.S. Border Patrol, but the agency says they need more, to address the mental and spiritual wellbeing of their workforce, which is more than 20,000 strong.

Uncategorized 62 Comments

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