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Report: Couples Owe $3.7 Billion for Canceled or Postponed COVID Weddings

November 5th, 2020

A new report says that 225,000 couples owe a combined 3.7 billion in loans for COVID-related wedding cancelations or postponements. That's about $16,500 per couple - all for weddings that might not even happen. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 53 Comments »

Evangelicals Want to Shut Down Famous Metal Music Radio Station

November 5th, 2020

One of the most famous metal radio stations in America is under fire from a Catholic group, who are seeking its immediate shutdown. The problem? The station, WSOU, is owned by Seton Hall, a Catholic university. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 73 Comments »

Christian Student Sues School Over Anti-Gay Shirt

November 3rd, 2020

In September, a public high school student in Tennessee was sent home for wearing a shirt that says 'Homosexuality is a Sin'. Now her family's suing the school district, saying that the students rights were violated. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 131 Comments »

Catholics Outraged Over "Deeply Offensive" Pope Meme

November 2nd, 2020

A meme is going around Twitter that depicts Pope Francis holding aloft everything from Simba to Baby Yoda. The meme is all in good fun, but some Catholics aren't laughing, arguing it makes a mockery of their beliefs. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 31 Comments »

Pope Francis Calls for Laws Allowing Gay Couples to Form Civil Unions

October 22nd, 2020

In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has offered his full support for same-sex couples to form civil unions. It would provide gay couples the same legal rights and other benefits offered to married straight couples. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 44 Comments »

Anti-Vax Crackdown: Facebook Bans Ads With Vaccine Misinformation

October 16th, 2020

Facebook announced it is banning some forms of misinformation, including anti-vaccine ads, from its platform after years of refusing to regulate such speech. Some critics claim the decision harms religious freedom. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 44 Comments »

Proof Hexes Work? Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis Emboldens Witches

October 15th, 2020

Witches are claiming that their hexes against President Trump are responsible for his recent COVID-19 diagnosis, pointing to his October 1st diagnosis, the 2020 date of the harvest moon. Is it proof witchcraft is real? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 126 Comments »

Is Marriage Equality at Risk? Supreme Court Questions Gay Marriage Ruling

October 10th, 2020

In a statement, Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas indicated their disapproval of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which legalized gay marriage nationwide, prompting fears it could be overturned. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 142 Comments »

"Why Only the Jews?" Orthodox Protesters Burn Masks in Defiance of COVID Shutdowns

October 9th, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting new lockdown restrictions in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, but some Orthodox Jewish communities say they're being unfairly targeted during the NYC crackdown. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 62 Comments »

Alabama: Voters Must Swear an Oath to God in Order to Register

October 9th, 2020

Alabama's voter registration form requires a signature affirming all information on the form is true - "so help me God." Atheist activists say it's tantamount to a declaration of faith, and are challenging it in court. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 44 Comments »