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House Passes Bill Codifying Same-Sex Marriage, Fearing Supreme Court Reversal

July 20th, 2022

The US House of Representatives just passed the Respect for Marriage Act in an attempt to enshrine into law certain protections for gay marriage, fearful that the Supreme Court might reverse same-sex marriage legality. Continue Reading »

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Satan, Is That You? Activists Push Back Against "Christian Supremacy"

July 13th, 2022

After a series of legal wins for publicly praying Christians, a group of Satanists and atheists want to put the religious freedom rulings to the test, invoking Satan at school board and city council meetings. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 131 Comments »

No Jews Allowed: Christian Adoption Home Can Legally Discriminate, Court Says

July 12th, 2022

A Jewish couple in Tennessee was denied adoption services from a Christian adoption agency, prompting a panel of judges to later rule that religious discrimination is legal in the state of Tennessee. Continue Reading »

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NASA Unveils Astounding Deep Space Images

July 12th, 2022

NASA just unveiled the first photographs from the James Webb Space Telescope. The breathtaking images show the spot near where the universe was formed shortly after the Big Bang, some 13.7 billion years ago. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 19 Comments »

New Survey: Only 20% of Americans Believe the Bible is Literally True

July 9th, 2022

A new poll shows that Americans' literal belief in the Bible is at its lowest point since pollsters began asking that question. Additionally, more Americans than ever before view the Bible as a book of fables. Continue Reading »

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Controversial "Satanic" Tablets in Georgia Damaged in Bombing

July 8th, 2022

The Georgia Guidestones were partially destroyed by an explosive device in early July. The controversial granite tablets in rural Georgia provide guidance for future generations, but some have called them 'Satanic'. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 83 Comments »

Pray for a Paycheck? Atheists Sue After Being Fired for Refusing to Pray at Work

July 6th, 2022

A pair of nonreligious North Carolina workers are suing their former employer, alleging that they were fired for refusing to take part in mandatory prayers every day at their home repair/contracting job. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 78 Comments »

Burkini War Rages On as France Bans Muslim Swimwear From Public Pools

June 30th, 2022

A French town just banned burkinis in public pools, citing the country's secular principles. Burkinis are full-coverage swimsuits commonly worn by Muslim women to retain modesty. Is a burkini ban discrimination? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 63 Comments »

After Roe, Is Gay Marriage Next on the Chopping Block?

June 28th, 2022

Abortion is no longer a right in the United States, and Justice Clarence Thomas doesn't want to stop there. He wrote that the court should take another look at rulings which legalized same-sex marriage and contraception. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 93 Comments »

Hail Mary: Supreme Court Rules High School Football Coach Can Pray on the Field

June 27th, 2022

The Supreme Court ruled that a football coach had his rights violated when his school let him go for praying on the 50-yard line. Critics fear that the ruling could lead to more overt religious expression in schools. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 118 Comments »