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Kim Kardashian Courts Controversy With Revealing Clothes at Vatican

July 9th, 2021

What should one wear when visiting the Vatican? Kim Kardashian opted for a revealing low-cut white dress that caused quite the stir on social media, with users arguing that the fashion mogul was dressed inappropriately. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 75 Comments »

Hobby Lobby Says America is Christian Nation in Controversial Ad

July 8th, 2021

Hobby Lobby is under fire after running an ad in newspapers across the country that seems to suggest that America is a Christian nation, with many critics even thinking that the ad is advocating for theocracy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 136 Comments »

Lesbian Couple Denied Wedding Tuxes By Christian Business Owner

July 1st, 2021

A lesbian couple in Florida was shocked when the local business they intended to rent their wedding tuxedos from suddenly cancelled their order on religious grounds just a few months before the wedding. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 121 Comments »

Pat Robertson: Teaching Critical Race Theory a "Monstrous Evil"

June 30th, 2021

Evangelist Pat Robertson is offering his opinion on the latest hot-button issue: critical race theory. He says it has absolutely no place in the classroom, and that attempts to teach it to children are downright evil. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 212 Comments »

Army Chaplain Compares Transgender People to "Flat-Earthers"

June 30th, 2021

Should a military chaplain be punished for voicing his opposition to transgender troops? The Army apparently doesn't think so, after dropping a reprimand for a chaplain who called transgender soldiers "mentally unfit." Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 186 Comments »

Atheist Group Sues Mississippi Over 'In God We Trust' License Plate

June 25th, 2021

In God Some Trust? An atheist group is taking the state of Mississippi to court, arguing that their standard issue license plate – which includes the words 'In God We Trust' – violates their First Amendment rights. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 57 Comments »

Eye for an Eye? Christians Strongly Support Death Penalty, New Poll Shows

June 23rd, 2021

A new poll shows that Christians and atheists have very different ideas on whether the death penalty is moral. While atheists largely oppose capital punishment, most Christians, particularly evangelicals, are in favor. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 129 Comments »

Florida to Require Prayer in Schools Under New Law

June 18th, 2021

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just signed into law a bill that mandates a minute of silence in every public school classroom across the state for 'reflection'. Critics say it's a 'prayer in school' bill by another name. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 70 Comments »

The New Jonah? Man Swallowed by Whale Lives to Tell the Tale

June 16th, 2021

A New England man's lucky to be alive after being swallowed by a whale. Many Christians were quick to point out the parallels to the story of Jonah, whom scripture says spent three days in the belly of a whale as well. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 90 Comments »

Is the Internet Too Gay? One Faith-Based Tech Company Thinks So

June 14th, 2021

A new Christian internet filter seeks to prevent impressionable young eyes from even learning about homosexuality. And they're not stopping there - porn, abortion, anti-Christian websites - all blocked off. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 93 Comments »