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Ohio Lawmaker Defies Mask Policy, Claiming 'Faces are the Likeness of God'

May 12th, 2020

Representative Nino Vitale is defying recommendations to wear masks while in public to limit the spread of COVID-19 by claiming a religious exemption. He says faces are the "likeness of God" and should not be covered. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 48 Comments »

Coronavirus, Murder Hornets Spark Concern of Biblical Punishment

May 8th, 2020

Deadly 'murder hornets' just hit the west coast of the United States. those deadly pests along with the coronavirus pandemic have some religious leaders thinking that we may be experiencing God's wrath. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 77 Comments »

Mark of the Beast? Amazon Unveils Hand-Scanning Tech for Purchases

January 30th, 2020

Amazon's pursuing new tech that is raising some serious eyebrows: fingerprint scanning as a means to make purchases. Could this be the Mark of the Beast from the Book of Revelation, signaling we are in the End Times? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 28 Comments »

Religious Freedom Group Condemns Space Force's Use of 'Official Bible'

January 15th, 2020

The blessing of the "official Bible" of the Space Force, the U.S.'s newest military branch, didn't fly with everyone. A religious freedom advocacy group is crying foul, launching some out-of-this-world controversy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Political & Religious Controversy | 37 Comments »

U.S. Military Blocks Army Logo From Appearing on Dog Tags Alongside Scripture

December 11th, 2019

A faith-based company is under fire for selling replica dog tags that feature official U.S. military logos alongside Biblical scripture. They're fighting back, calling the situation unconstitutional censorship. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 54 Comments »

"Jesus Was a Magician" Claim Christian Witches

February 27th, 2019

So-called “Christian witches” from all corners of the country are preparing to gather in Salem, Massachusetts on Easter weekend for their first official convention. Topics of discussion include why Jesus was actually a wizard, and how the Bible promotes sorcery. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 95 Comments »

Christian Missionary Arrested in Brazil After Contacting Remote Tribe

January 29th, 2019

Apparently, extreme missionary work has not yet gone out of style – nor have the serious consequences for participating. Christian missionary Steve Campbell, a Maine native, was arrested in Brazil and now faces potential “genocide” charges after trying to spread the word of God to a remote indigenous tribe. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 101 Comments »

Karen Pence Draws Criticism for Taking Job at Anti-LGBT School

January 28th, 2019

Second Lady Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, sparked backlash with a recent announcement that she’ll be taking a position at a Christian school with strong anti-LGBT policies. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 106 Comments »

Christian Pastor Fired After Posting “Bruce Jenner Is a Man” Sign

January 17th, 2019

A California pastor has been ousted from his parish after putting up a controversial church sign calling out Caitlyn Jenner and the "sin" of homosexuality. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 279 Comments »

Report: White Evangelicals Are Biggest Opponents of Immigration

November 2nd, 2018

The Public Religion Research Institute's ninth annual American Values Survey reveals that white evangelicals are the demographic most likely to view immigration and racial diversity as "threats" to American values. Why is that? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 319 Comments »