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Florida Advances Controversial 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

January 28th, 2022

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is advancing through the legislature at lightning speed, and could soon make it illegal to for educators to acknowledge the existence of gay people to their young students. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 94 Comments »

Where Does Pope Francis Stand on LGBTQ Rights?

January 28th, 2022

There's no doubt that Pope Francis has overall been more progressive in his views on LGBTQ issues than previous pontiffs. However, his actual track record is fairly confusing. Where does Francis stand? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 18 Comments »

Six Traditional Chinese New Year Customs You Might Not Know About

January 28th, 2022

February 1st marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger on the Chinese Zodiac. Celebrated as the Chinese New Year, this Spring Festival is one of the most celebrated and revered holidays around the world. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Uncategorized | 19 Comments »

Stormy Daniels Cries 'Witch Hunt' as Lawsuit Targets Her Religious Beliefs

January 27th, 2022

Stormy Daniels - yes, that Stormy Daniels - says she's being religiously discriminated against, as lawyers argue that her belief in the occult, including ghost hunting, should prohibit her from testifying in court. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 78 Comments »

Right to Discriminate? Jewish Couple Turned Away By Christian Adoption Agency Files Suit

January 24th, 2022

A Jewish couple is suing Tennessee after a state-sponsored Christian adoption agency refused to assist them. Should religious adoption agencies be able to turn down potential parents because they're a different faith? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 83 Comments »

New Jersey Officials Tell Chick-Fil-A: Get Out

January 20th, 2022

One New Jersey mayor is trying his best to keep Christian restaurant Chick-fil-A out of a rest stop along the Jersey Turnpike, arguing that their prior opposition to same-sex marriage justifies a ban. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 209 Comments »

Christian Nurse Barred From Wearing Cross Necklace Wins Lawsuit

January 13th, 2022

A nurse in the UK alleged that she was the victim of religious discrimination when hospital management told her to remove her cross necklace, arguing it posed an infection risk to patients. She sued them - and won. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 73 Comments »

Are Landlords Who Evict People "Bad Christians"?

January 13th, 2022

Can Christians raise rent on struggling tenants and still have a clean conscience? Christian finance guru recently caused controversy when he said that Christian landlords aren't "bad Christians" for raising rent. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 88 Comments »

Pope Francis Scolds 'Selfish' Couples That Adopt Pets Instead of Children

January 11th, 2022

Is pet adoption a selifsh act? Pope Francis seems to think so, at least for couples who have no children. He stated that couples are "selfishly" filling the parenting need in their hearts not with kids, but with pets. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 55 Comments »

Are Harry Potter Goblins Anti-Semitic? Jon Stewart's Comments Spark Debate

January 6th, 2022

Comedian Jon Stewart recently said that the goblins in the Harry Potter series are antisemitic stereotypes, pointing to their physical appearance and jobs as bankers. But others say sometimes a goblin is just a goblin. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 28 Comments »