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Army Chaplain Compares Transgender People to "Flat-Earthers"

June 30th, 2021

Should a military chaplain be punished for voicing his opposition to transgender troops? The Army apparently doesn't think so, after dropping a reprimand for a chaplain who called transgender soldiers "mentally unfit." Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 186 Comments »

Atheist Group Sues Mississippi Over 'In God We Trust' License Plate

June 25th, 2021

In God Some Trust? An atheist group is taking the state of Mississippi to court, arguing that their standard issue license plate – which includes the words 'In God We Trust' – violates their First Amendment rights. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 57 Comments »

Eye for an Eye? Christians Strongly Support Death Penalty, New Poll Shows

June 23rd, 2021

A new poll shows that Christians and atheists have very different ideas on whether the death penalty is moral. While atheists largely oppose capital punishment, most Christians, particularly evangelicals, are in favor. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 128 Comments »

Florida to Require Prayer in Schools Under New Law

June 18th, 2021

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just signed into law a bill that mandates a minute of silence in every public school classroom across the state for 'reflection'. Critics say it's a 'prayer in school' bill by another name. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 70 Comments »

The New Jonah? Man Swallowed by Whale Lives to Tell the Tale

June 16th, 2021

A New England man's lucky to be alive after being swallowed by a whale. Many Christians were quick to point out the parallels to the story of Jonah, whom scripture says spent three days in the belly of a whale as well. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 90 Comments »

Is the Internet Too Gay? One Faith-Based Tech Company Thinks So

June 14th, 2021

A new Christian internet filter seeks to prevent impressionable young eyes from even learning about homosexuality. And they're not stopping there - porn, abortion, anti-Christian websites - all blocked off. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 91 Comments »

Burger King Feuds With Chick-fil-A Over LGBTQ Donations

June 10th, 2021

Do the politics of a restaurant matter? In a clear shot at Christian restaurant Chick-fil-A, Burger King said they'll make a donation to a pro-LGBT organization for every chicken sandwich sold during June. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 61 Comments »

Teacher: Using Preferred Pronouns for Trans Kids "Defiles" God

June 10th, 2021

It's a pronoun showdown! A teacher is on leave after srefusing to call transgender children by their preferred pronouns because it "defiles" God. Now he's suing, saying the school violated his freedom of religion. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 83 Comments »

Pro-LGBTQ Bakery Experiences Worst, and Best, of the Internet

June 9th, 2021

A Texas bakery went viral after its post about LGBT Pride-themed cookies generated some nasty backlash from critics. But the real story was how the community rallied around this small business in the aftermath. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 44 Comments »

Does Speaking to the Dead Anger God?

June 4th, 2021

One Christian group recently gave a rather creepy warning: don't try to communicate with the dead. Whether by seance or Ouija board, they say the consequences of trying to make contact with the other side could be dire. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 140 Comments »