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Musician's Bible Sales Pitch on Live TV Triggers Backlash

February 19th, 2026

Lee Greenwood’s recent sales plug for his $60 'God Bless the USA' Bible on during a TV segment has critics crying blasphemy. When faith and capitalism collide, where should believers draw the line?

Political & Religious Controversy 10 Comments

Are Mandatory Bible Lessons Coming to Texas Classrooms?

February 5th, 2026

Texas may become the first state to mandate Bible readings in every public school classroom in what critics are calling the most direct assault yet on church-state separation. Should the Bible be mandatory reading?

Political & Religious Controversy 82 Comments

Billboard Reading "Jesus Is Not God" Vandalized in LA

January 29th, 2026

Is vandalism acceptable if it’s in the name of evangelism? A video going viral shows a man atop a Los Angeles billboard, paint can in hand, carefully covering the word "not" on a sign that reads "Jesus is not God."

Political & Religious Controversy 77 Comments

What Does the Bible Say About Socialism?

January 22nd, 2026

Is socialism driving young people away from faith? Or is it actually pushing them back toward it? Evangelical leader Franklin Graham's recent comments prompted us to explore what the Bible says about socialism.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Does the Bible Need a Trigger Warning?

November 6th, 2025

A U.K. university is facing backlash after it warned students that Bible readings include “graphic violence and sexual content.” Critics call it absurd, accusing academia of going too far with trigger warnings.

Christian 197 Comments

Influential Pastor Says Slavery "Not Inherently Evil"

October 22nd, 2025

Pastor Joshua Haymes, a close ally of Pete Hegseth, recently claimed that slavery isn’t “inherently evil” - citing scripture as his justification. Is he distorting Christianity's message, or does God approve of slavery?

Political & Religious Controversy 84 Comments

What Does the Bible Say About Trans People?

July 2nd, 2025

There have been an awful lot of headlines about transgender issues recently – from trans athletes competing in sports, to states banning hormone treatments for youth. But how does this issue intersect with theology?

Political & Religious Controversy 166 Comments

Oklahoma Pushes Trump Bibles in Schools, Despite No Funding

May 22nd, 2025

Oklahoma's education head Ryan Walters is forging ahead with his plan to bring 'Trump Bibles' to every classroom in Oklahoma - despite a lack of funding in the state budget, legal hurdles, and monetary woes.

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

Former CIA Psychic Says He Found the Ark of the Covenant

April 14th, 2025

A former CIA psychic says his visions guided him to the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant, buried deep underneath a holy site. Has a biblical relic missing for some 1,500 years finally been uncovered?

Science & Technology 54 Comments

Idaho Bill Will Force Students to Read Every Page of Bible

March 7th, 2025

Idaho lawmakers are pushing a bill which will require public school students hear every word of the Bible over ten years. They say it's part of their state's rich faith tradition - but others say it's indoctrination.

Political & Religious Controversy 118 Comments

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