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Your In-Depth Guide to the Kanye West and Kyrie Irving Antisemitism Controversy

November 3rd, 2022

A billionaire music mogul has seen the empire he spent 20 years building crumble in a matter of weeks following the intense controversy over his public promotion of antisemitic views. What's going on with Kanye West? Continue Reading »

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Is Pornography Demonic? Pope Francis Says Yes

October 31st, 2022

Pornography: Portal to hell? In a recent speech to future priests, Pope Francis claimed that viewing pornography can give the devil an entryway into your very soul. Is viewing porn a slippery slope to demonic possession? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 72 Comments »

Mexico Legalizes Gay Marriage Nationwide, But Concerns Grow in U.S.

October 31st, 2022

Seven years after a Supreme Court ruling, the final Mexican state of Tamaulipas has voted to amend its civil code and legalize same-sex unions. But even as gay couples across Mexico celebrate, concern abounds in the U.S. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 97 Comments »

Another Christian Baker Who Refused to Bake Same-Sex Wedding Cake Wins in Court

October 28th, 2022

A Christian wedding vendor is taking a victory lap after winning a court case brought by a same-sex couple who alleged that she discriminated against them when she refused to bake a cake for their wedding. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 157 Comments »

Is This Middle School Mural 'Satanic'? Some Say Yes

October 26th, 2022

Is this mural Satanic? A new mural at a Grant, Michigan middle school is being accused of being Satanic. The mural, painted by a student, has drawn accusations of witchcraft by outraged local parents. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 167 Comments »

Ever Heard of the 'Slave Bible'? How Christians Used the Sacred Text to Support Slavery

October 22nd, 2022

Have you heard of the 'Slave Bible'? Used by Christian colonizers in the British West Indies, this controversial version of the Bible was edited to remove all references to freedom or slave liberation. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian, Life and Death | 39 Comments »

Cloven Kicks? Some See Satan's Influence in New Reebok Shoe

October 20th, 2022

New Satanic shoes just dropped! A Christian group says that a new Reebok shoe with a bifurcated center is a subtle nod to Baphomet, the cloven-footed Satanic deity. Are they Satanic... or simply stylish? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 77 Comments »

What Is the Day of the Dead and Why Is It Celebrated?

October 20th, 2022

The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday where the veil between our world and the spirit world ceases to exist, and revelers honor the dead with elaborate offerings called ofrendas. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 6 Comments »

The Creepy History of Halloween Costumes

October 19th, 2022

Many might believe that the tradition of dressing up in a Halloween costume on October 31st is a modern one, but the roots of Halloween costumes run almost as deep as the roots of Halloween itself. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 31 Comments »

Drag Queens at the Pulpit? Controversial Guest Preacher Prompts Debate

October 18th, 2022

Are drag queens the future of worship? A United Methodist Church in Florida made headlines when they invited a drag queen to give a guest sermon on inclusivity, but not everyone was happy with the message. Continue Reading »

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