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NBA Forced to Choose Between Human Rights and Chinese Money

October 17th, 2019

A frequent champion for civil rights issues in the U.S., the NBA is curiously refusing to take a stand on clear instances of injustice in one of its most profitable markets – leading fans and analysts alike to point out the hypocrisy of this deafening silence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 3 Comments »

Infamous Christian 'Hell House' Returns to Scare Teens Into Belief in God

October 17th, 2019

Every October, churches across the country host their own biblical twist on the haunted house. 'Hell Houses' are designed to scare teens into following Jesus by showing graphic depictions of sins like racism, gun violence, and sexual abuse. Now the world's most controversial hell house is opening its doors for yet another Halloween season, and some are wondering if fear really is the best motivator for belief in Jesus. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 41 Comments »

'Jesus Shoes' Filled With Holy Water From Jordan River Sell for $3,000

October 11th, 2019

Want to walk on water? Now's your chance. Pairs of 'Jesus Shoes', filled with blessed water from the river Jordan are selling online for thousands of dollars. As style-conscious Christians purchase the fashionable shoes, they've got people asking: Would a man who wore sandals really approve of $3,000 shoes? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 11 Comments »

Is It Legal to Discriminate Against Transgender Employees? Supreme Court to Decide

October 11th, 2019

For the first time in history, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case about the employment rights of transgender individuals. The case involves a transgender woman who was fired from her job after announcing her transition and refusing to wear male clothes to work. With two new appointees by President Trump, how will the new court rule? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 38 Comments »

Church of Sweden Blasted for Calling Greta Thunberg the Successor of Jesus

October 7th, 2019

All hail the second coming of Christ: Greta Thunberg. That’s according to a surprising proclamation by the Church of Sweden, which said the teen climate activist is a successor to Jesus in a statement on its official Twitter account. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 46 Comments »

The "OK" Hand Gesture Listed as a Hate Symbol

October 7th, 2019

Last week the Anti-Defamation League added the 'OK' hand gesture to its list of hate symbols. How did a symbol that means 'all is well' come to be an emblem of white supremacy? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 128 Comments »

Civil Rights Groups Challenge Quebec Religious Symbols Ban in Court

October 4th, 2019

Activists are challenging Quebec's controversial religious symbols ban on the grounds it is discriminatory towards Muslims. But the courts say they've failed to show the bill has caused "irreparable harm",despite submitted testimony from Muslim women who were forced to choose between their career and their faith. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 15 Comments »

Catholics Fume Over Pope Francis' Meeting With Pro-LGBT Priest

October 3rd, 2019

Pope Francis recently met with a pro-LGBT priest who has drawn frequent criticism for his stance on homosexuality. Some are saying this is yet another sign that the pope is a progressive. But others are questioning if the pope's words are hollow. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 40 Comments »

Kanye West Upsets Christians With Religious 'Sunday Service' Performances, Expensive Merchandise

October 3rd, 2019

Rapper Kanye West, no stranger to controversy, claims he's been born-again. Now he's hosting 'Sunday Service', weekly gospel concerts attended by the rich and famous. Some Christians are doubting West's religious sincerity, given that the performances have a host of associated high-priced merchandise, including $50 t-shirts and $225 sweat shirts. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 32 Comments »

Report Predicts 35 Million Christian Youth Will Leave Faith by 2050

October 1st, 2019

A new report from two Christian organizations shows that Millennials are leaving Christianity in droves. Calling it "the largest single generational loss of faith in American history," the report's authors are suggesting Christians mobilize fast if they want to hold on to some of those young believers. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 42 Comments »