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Do Fewer Americans Want God in the White House?

February 13th, 2020

A new Gallup poll shows that 60% of Americans would be willing to vote for an atheist for president. With poll after poll showing that the atheism stigma is fading, are Americans ready to say goodbye to God in politics? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 98 Comments »

Legalized Prostitution: What Does the Bible Say?

February 12th, 2020

Some 2020 candidates have brought up the idea of decriminalizing prostitution. As that idea gains ground in some Democratic circles, many Republicans are balking. In the decriminalization debate, whose side is God on? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 119 Comments »

Christian Activist to Sue NFL Over Risqué Halftime Show

February 7th, 2020

A Christian activist is trying to sue the NFL and Pepsi, claiming that viewing Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's risque halftime show puts his very soul in danger of going to Hell for an eternity of damnation. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 79 Comments »

Sweet Home Alabama? Alabama Ranked One of Worst States for Religious Equality

February 6th, 2020

An atheist activist group has ranked Alabama as one of the worst states nationwide for religious freedom. In their rating, the group took many things into account, from abortion bans to challenges to same-sex marriage. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 63 Comments »

The 11th Plague? Pastor Claims Coronavirus is God's Punishment for Sin

January 31st, 2020

The Bible says that ten plagues were inflicted on the Egyptians by God. With the coronavirus outbreak continuing to grow, one evangelical pastor insists this is an eleventh plague – God's punishment for humanity’s sins. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 66 Comments »

Mark of the Beast? Amazon Unveils Hand-Scanning Tech for Purchases

January 30th, 2020

Amazon's pursuing new tech that is raising some serious eyebrows: fingerprint scanning as a means to make purchases. Could this be the Mark of the Beast from the Book of Revelation, signaling we are in the End Times? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 30 Comments »

Tennessee Adoption Agencies Can Now Discriminate Against Gay Couples

January 29th, 2020

Faith-based adoption agencies in Tennessee have been granted legal permission to turn away same-sex parents who are trying to adopt a child. The winning argument? Doing so would violate their religious freedom. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 46 Comments »

Church of England: Sex is for Straight, Married Couples Only

January 29th, 2020

A recent pastoral guidance from the Church of England reaffirms their belief that sex is only for straight, married couples. Many are calling that view out-of-date, and are asking the church to change with the times. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 56 Comments »

Transphobia in Tennessee? New Bill to Force Athletes to Compete as Birth Gender

January 28th, 2020

A Tennessee lawmaker is hoping to ensure that transgender student-athletes compete as the gender they were assigned at birth. Should transgender athletes be locked into competing as a gender they don't identify with? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 55 Comments »

OK Boomer, Get Out: Church Asks Congregants Over Age 60 to Leave

January 23rd, 2020

One of the biggest struggles facing churches today is attracting Millennials. One church in Minnesota is taking a rather unique approach to convincing young people to visit: asking all the elderly congregants to leave. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 61 Comments »