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Indiana Judge Says Abortion Ban Violates Religious Freedom

March 19th, 2026

A judge in Marion County, Indiana has blocked Indiana's near-total abortion ban on the grounds that it violates religious freedom. Here's what the plaintiffs are arguing, and why the judge agreed.

Political & Religious Controversy 126 Comments

TN Bill Would Legalize Death Penalty for Abortion

February 27th, 2026

A controversial Tennessee bill could allow women who have abortions to be charged with homicide, punishable by life in prison or even death. Is it pro-life to put women to death for getting an abortion?

Political & Religious Controversy 134 Comments

Did Ancient Pagans Kill Babies? VP Vance's Comments Draw Scrutiny

January 28th, 2026

Vice President JD Vance recently gave a speech where he invoked everything from ancient brothels, mass graves, and Mayan child sacrifices, casting the abortion debate as a fight of Christian good vs pagan evil.

Political & Religious Controversy 173 Comments

Gender Gap on Abortion Question Reaches Record High

June 20th, 2025

A new survey shows that the gender gap in support for abortion is at a record high, with a 20% difference between women and men. Some speculate that Gen-Z men's increased appetite for religion could be the explanation.

Political & Religious Controversy 190 Comments

Southern Baptists Ask Trump to Target LGBTQ+ Protections, Abortion Access

November 29th, 2024

Heads of the Southern Baptist Convention, the second largest Christian denomination in the US, just sent President-elect Trump a letter requesting he cut abortion access and LGBTQ+ rights in his first 100 days in office.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 303 Comments

Judge: Catholic Employers Can Deny Workers Time Off to Seek Abortions, IVF Treatments

September 26th, 2024

A North Dakota judge recently just ruled that Catholic employers do not have to provide time off for workers to seek abortions or IVF treatments, arguing that such federal regulations violate their freedom of religion.

Political & Religious Controversy 100 Comments

Alliance of Christian Investors Pressure Retailers to Drop Abortion Drug

August 15th, 2024

Should Costco and Walmart offer an abortion drug? A group of Christian investors says no, and is urging the nation's largest retailers not to sell the abortion pills, warning that they may receive public backlash.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

New Survey: Over 60% of Catholics Support Abortion

April 18th, 2024

A shocking new poll shows that more than 6 in 10 Catholics in the United States support abortion, a stark contrast from the Church's official pro-life position. How are they reacting to Arizona's recent abortion ban?

Christian 123 Comments

Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children, Citing Bible

February 21st, 2024

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally human beings, and they cited God and the Bible in their legal judgment. Now, IVF clinics are expected to exit the state, unless the ruling is overturned.

Political & Religious Controversy 146 Comments

Texas Woman's Case Shines Spotlight on Strict Abortion Laws

December 14th, 2023

Texas woman Kate Cox is seeking an abortion because her fetus is extremely unlikely to survive, and may even be stillborn. The Texas Supreme Court and Attorney General are both refusing, and now she's left the state.

Political & Religious Controversy 272 Comments

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