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Conversion Therapy Advocates Win Legal Battle Against NYC

July 16th, 2020

Conversion therapy advocates scored a rare legal win against New York City, as NYC is forced to pay out over $100,000 in damages and attorney's fees to an Orthodox Jewish psychiatrist who offers conversion therapy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 51 Comments »

Closure Denied: Mounting COVID-19 Deaths Expose Tragic Reality

July 16th, 2020

The unfortunate reality is that in the United States, COVID is back on the rise. And that means considering the worst case scenario. However, end-of-life planning doesn't have to be a morbid exercise. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 8 Comments »

Goodbye "Redskins" – NFL Team Announces Name Change

July 14th, 2020

After years of protests and pleas from activists and Native Americans alike, the Washington Redskins are finally changing their name. The change comes as part of a larger cultural reckoning with racism in America. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 139 Comments »

Teen Dies After Being Forced to Attend Church 'COVID Party'

July 10th, 2020

A Florida teen died after being exposed to coronavirus at a church-sponsored ‘COVID party.' This completely preventable tragedy is shining the spotlight yet again on the role of churches during the COVID pandemic. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 188 Comments »

Creationist: Time to Cancel Charles Darwin

July 3rd, 2020

Creationist Ken Ham is trying to use 'cancel culture' to remove evolution from public schools. He hopes to cancel Charles Darwin, and by proxy evolution in general, citing Darwin's contemporary racist beliefs. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 83 Comments »

Mississippi Replaces Confederate Symbol With 'In God We Trust' on State Flag

July 2nd, 2020

Mississippi seems poised to finally remove the Confederate Battle Flag from their own state flag. But they intend to replace it with the words "In God We Trust", which many advocates say is offensive to the nonreligious. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 114 Comments »

Does Wearing a Mask Go Against God's Will?

June 25th, 2020

The message from public health officials is clear: wear a mask to help protect yourself and others from coronavirus. But not everyone is on board – particularly some members of the faith community. Would God approve? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 210 Comments »

Seventh-Day Adventist Prophetess Predicts Nashville to be Nuked Next Month

June 23rd, 2020

Did one of the founders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church predict that Nashville's going to be nuked in July? A mysterious full-page ad appeared in the Sunday edition of a Tennessee newspaper with an ominous warning. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 52 Comments »

We Should Also Tear Down Statues of Jesus, Activists Say

June 22nd, 2020

As protesters in cities across America continue to topple statues of Confederate leaders, slave owners, and other historical figures, some are sounding the alarm that things are going to far. Is Jesus next? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 208 Comments »

Chick-fil-A CEO Says White Christians Should Repent for Racism

June 19th, 2020

The CEO of Chick-fil-A recently threw his support behind the Black Lives Matter movement, suggesting white Christians repent for the sin of racism. But with CFA's opposition to gay marriage, is that selective repentance? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 86 Comments »