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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 127 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

Is God Punishing Los Angeles?

January 17th, 2025

Did God cause the Palisades Fire? That's what many are saying online, arguing that God is punishing the 'godless' Los Angeles with the devastating inferno which has caused billions in damage and impacted countless lives.

Life and Death 133 Comments

The Holy Bible is Coming to Texas Elementary Schools

December 2nd, 2024

The Texas Board of Education just voted to teach the Holy Bible in classrooms across the state. They say understanding Christianity is important to understanding US history, but critics say it's Christian nationalism.

Political & Religious Controversy 134 Comments

Oklahoma Will Spend $6 Million to Put Bibles in Public Schools

October 3rd, 2024

Oklahoma education head Ryan Walters just announced the cost of his plan to get Bibles in every public school classroom across the state: $6 million dollars. Should Oklahoma taxpayers pay up?

Political & Religious Controversy 136 Comments

Should the Bible Be Banned From Public Schools?

September 13th, 2024

The fight over what books belong in school libraries is in full swing, and one Alabama city councilor says that censorship advocates should be careful what they wish for, because the Bible could be the next book banned.

Political & Religious Controversy 373 Comments

"Is Satan Real?" Oklahoma Families Shocked By God-Themed School Assignment

August 22nd, 2024

There's outrage in Oklahoma after a public school student's mother posted their homework online, which seemingly promotes a Christian worldview with questions like, "Is God real?" and "Is Satan real?"

Political & Religious Controversy 87 Comments

What Are the Funniest Bible Verses?

August 12th, 2024

We all know the Bible is a serious holy book full of beautiful passages and parables, but it also has some parts that may be humorous to 21st century audiences. Here are some of our favorite funny Bible verses.

Humor & Satire 95 Comments

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