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War on Halloween? Unlikely Alliance Teams Up to Take Down Spooky Season

October 17th, 2022

Is Halloween canceled? Religious conservatives have long sought to end the 'Satanic' holiday, but now schools around the country are canceling Halloween... for not being inclusive enough. Has the War on Halloween begun? Continue Reading »

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Muslim Protesters Shut Down School Board Meeting Over LGBTQ Books

October 13th, 2022

A large group of conservative Muslim parents in the Dearborn, Michigan community took over a school board meeting and ultimately got it shut down in protest of LGBTQ books in Dearborn's school libraries. Continue Reading »

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Kanye West Sparks Outrage With Antisemitic Tweet

October 13th, 2022

Musician Kanye West prompted widespread outrage earlier this month following a controversial antisemitic tweet in which he claimed he was going to go "death con 3" on the Jewish people. Here are some notable reactions. Continue Reading »

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Witches Claim Spells Are the Secret Behind NFL Star Tom Brady's Success

October 10th, 2022

A group of witches are claiming that Tom Brady's going to have the worst season of his career because he's no longer shielded by Gisele Bündchen's protective spells. Was the source of Tom Brady's power magic all along? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 90 Comments »

Fall Wedding Trends That Let You Personalize Your Wedding

October 10th, 2022

Having your wedding in fall allows you to take advantage of plenty of great autumn wedding trends, from delicious seasonal desserts to beautiful autumnal backdrops. Continue Reading »

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Jewish Women Challenge Kentucky Abortion Ban, Citing Religious Beliefs

October 10th, 2022

Three Jewish women have filed a lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s sweeping abortion ban on the basis of Jewish religious teachings. The suit argues that a ban on abortions infringes on their religious rights. Continue Reading »

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What Is the Lantern Festival and How Did It Begin?

October 8th, 2022

The Lantern Festival is a Chinese holiday marking the conclusion of the Chinese New Year celebrations (also known as the Spring Festival). But what is the story behind this holiday, and how did it begin? Continue Reading »

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Will This New Witchcraft Movie Corrupt Kids' Souls? One Christian Mom Thinks So

October 7th, 2022

Is Hocus Pocus 2 part of an insidious plot to indoctrinate children into a life of Satanism and witchcraft? One Texas woman says yes, and her post warning others about the film's corrupting influence has gone viral. Continue Reading »

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Portland Church Debuts Gender Neutral Bathrooms, Nametags With Pronouns

October 6th, 2022

How far should churches go to signal to the LGBTQ community that they're welcome in the pews? One Portland, Oregon church is making changes big and small to let the queer community know their church is open to all. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 184 Comments »

Notable Fall Celebrations Throughout the World

October 5th, 2022

Americans may think of Halloween and Thanksgiving when they think of fall celebrations, but there are many more fall ceremonies and holidays celebrated around the world. Continue Reading »

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