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'Today' Host Hoda Kotb Officiates Zoom Wedding

April 27th, 2020

Universal Life Church minister and host of the Today show Hoda Kotb recently officiated a wedding via videoconference for a couple whose big day was canceled due to coronavirus shutdowns. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 6 Comments »

Does God Need Your Stimulus Check? This Pastor Thinks So

April 21st, 2020

A prominent Louisiana pastor is challenging all of us to give up our stimulus checks to evangelists and missionaries, who haven't had offerings since the shutdown, rather than spend it on necessities like food or rent. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 73 Comments »

Zoom Weddings Declared Legal in New York

April 21st, 2020

The state of New York announced that weddings can now legally take place via live stream over the internet, a lifeline for couples struggling to figure out what to do amid coronavirus quarantine measures. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 3 Comments »

New Survey: Half of Americans Believe Bible Should Influence US Law

April 17th, 2020

A new survey shows that half of Americans believe that the Bible should influence US law. Meanwhile, atheists overwhelmingly oppose the idea, saying a secular nation should not be influenced by any holy book. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 54 Comments »

Christian Anti-Abortion Protesters Arrested for Violating Social Distancing Orders

April 17th, 2020

Despite stay-at-home orders preventing most of us from leaving our homes, anti-abortion protesters have been out in full-force. Does the right to protest supersede emergency orders to not leave one's home? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 46 Comments »

Trump-Supported Drive In Churches Face Legal Opposition

April 16th, 2020

Drive-in churches are springing up everywhere in lieu of regular church service, and local governments are shutting them down just as quickly. Now the Trump DOJ is stepping in - to defend the churchgoers. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 30 Comments »

Church and State Collide During Easter Services

April 15th, 2020

Despite stay-at-home orders designed to stop the spread of coronavirus, many churches held in-person Easter services this weekend, potentially putting the lives of attendees and their loved ones at risk. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 19 Comments »

Malaysia Tells Women To Wear Makeup and Dress Sexy in Quarantine

April 9th, 2020

The Malaysian government put out some guidelines for how women should look as they quarantine with their spouse. That includes always wearing makeup, dressing in tight-fitting skirts and blouses, and avoiding nagging. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 18 Comments »

Why Some Churchgoers Believe They're Immune to Coronavirus

April 8th, 2020

Churches across the country are leaving their doors open for visitors, going against the CDC's coronavirus recommendations. And some of their parishioners believe they are immune to the virus because of their faith. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Life and Death | 104 Comments »

Evangelical Pastor Arrested for Holding Church Service During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 3rd, 2020

Evangelical pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has been arrested for continuing to hold church services in spite of a countywide order to close all non-essential businesses due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 83 Comments »