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Witches Hex Putin to End Ukraine Invasion

March 8th, 2022

Many are praying for Ukraine, but some witches are taking things a step further. A group of internet witches cast a hex against Russian president Vladimir Putin, hoping the curse will stop the Ukraine invasion. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 100 Comments »

Is Putin the Antichrist, or "Compelled by God"? Faith Leaders React to Ukraine Invasion

March 3rd, 2022

Some American evangelicals caused controversy with their comments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with one major evangelical saying Putin is "compelled by God" to invade Ukraine to bring about the end times. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 205 Comments »

Can a Christian Website Designer Turn Away Gay Clients? Supreme Court to Decide

February 28th, 2022

One Christian website designer took a case a case against Colorado to the Supreme Court, arguing her state's anti-discrimination laws, which protect LGBTQ people, violate her freedom of religion and freedom of speech. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 91 Comments »

Was Jesus Trans? Bible Holds Clues That Point to Yes, Reverend Says

February 23rd, 2022

One reverend stated last year that Jesus Christ "transgenders himself" multiple times in the Bible in a clip that's now making the rounds on social media. Was Jesus actually a norm-destroying hetereopatriarchy smasher? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 122 Comments »

Satanism 101? Elementary School 'Satan Club' Shocks Parents

February 22nd, 2022

If God can be in schools after hours, why not Satan? Parents in Illinois were shocked when their kids brought home flyers for an after-school 'Satan Club', but The Satanic Temple says their event is perfectly legal. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 203 Comments »

Public School Students Forced to Attend Christian Assembly Stage Walkout

February 21st, 2022

Separation of church and state, are you there? Dozens of high school students were forced to attend a school assembly featuring evangelical proselytizing against their will. Now they're staging a walkout in protest. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 83 Comments »

How Shakespeare and Chaucer Helped Create Valentine's Day

February 8th, 2022

How did Valentine's Day go from a violent pagan fertility festival involving whips and sacrifices to the lovey-dovey holiday we know today? We can thank William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer for that. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 46 Comments »

TN Pastor Purges 'Demonic' Books in Bonfire; Protesters Burn Bible in Response

February 8th, 2022

Is it okay to burn books we don't like? One Tennessee pastor caused a firestorm last week when he held a bonfire for his congregation, burning 'demonic' books like Harry Potter and Twilight in the blaze. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 194 Comments »

Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From 'The View' After Saying "The Holocaust Wasn't About Race"

February 4th, 2022

Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from 'The View' following shocking comments about the Holocaust, including that it "wasn't about race." In the days since, she's apologized, doubled down, and apologized again. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 126 Comments »

Outrage Grows After TN School Bans Holocaust Comic 'Maus'

February 3rd, 2022

One Tennessee school board voted to ban Holocaust comic 'Maus' for that book's depiction of cartoon mouse nudity and naughty words. Should schools ban books that depict unsavory things, regardless of context? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 96 Comments »