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The 11th Commandment: Love Your AIs as You Love Yourselves?

March 6th, 2023

We have rules for cooperating with our fellow humans, but how does AI fit into the equation? What does living alongside robots look like? Those are the tough questions that faith leaders are grappling with. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Life and Death | 54 Comments »

Clergy with Transgender Children Push Back on Anti-Trans Laws

March 2nd, 2023

Anti-transgender bills have been sweeping through the legislative halls of states nationwide, as the issue engulfs the world of politics. Now, clergy who are parents of trans kids are fighting back against the laws. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 109 Comments »

Florida Oversight Board Will Monitor Disney Content For "Wokeness"

March 2nd, 2023

Thanks to a newly passed law, many of Disney’s financial decisions will now be subject to review by a board that critics say is heavily biased against any entertainment content that could be seen as “woke.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 44 Comments »

Mormon Church Accused of Routinely "Baptizing" Dead People – Including Holocaust Victims

February 24th, 2023

Is it a show of love or wildly offensive? The Mormon Church received pushback for posthumously baptizing the dead, particularly Jewish Holocaust victims, but also deceased celebrities and even mass murderers. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 106 Comments »

Censorship or Sensitive Editing? Updated Roald Dahl Books Draw Strong Reactions

February 23rd, 2023

Is it censorship or changing with the times? Hundreds of changes have recently been made to Roald Dahl's books by publisher Puffin in order to reflect modern sensibilities. But many were outraged at the edits. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 60 Comments »

Catholic Church Lobbies for Loophole on Child Abuse Reporting Bill

February 23rd, 2023

Should clergy be required to report child sex abuse they hear about in confession? A new bill in Washington wants to make clergy mandatory reporters, but Catholics are demanding clergy-penitent privilege remain. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 97 Comments »

Are Boys Wearing Dresses an "Abomination to the Lord?" One Ohio School District Thinks So

February 20th, 2023

One Ohio boy's choice to wear a dress to school was called an "abomination" and "demonic" in a school board meeting, prompting outrage from the boy's parents who say their son just wants to be left alone. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 146 Comments »

Christian College Axes Concert Over Gay Singer

February 17th, 2023

Popular a capella group The King's Singers had a performance canceled at a private Christian college in Florida just two hours before showtime. The school's reasoning? One of the singers is openly gay. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 114 Comments »

The Sermonator: With AI-Generated Sermons, Pastors Ponder Robot Takeover

February 17th, 2023

There's been a lot of talk of AI and chatbots lately, and pastors are not immune to the general job security unease. With advancements made every day, will pastors eventually be replaced by artificial intelligence? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 43 Comments »

Gender-Neutral God? Church of England Considers Ditching God's Masculine Pronouns

February 13th, 2023

Critics are accusing the Church of England of going 'woke' after they announced they are considering switching to the gender-neutral and more inclusive they/them pronouns when referring to God. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 115 Comments »