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Sinners or Heroes? Meet the Sex Workers of the Holy Bible

September 18th, 2023

It's fair to say that Christian teachings aren't exactly known for progressive views on sex work. But the world's oldest profession makes numerous appearances in the Holy Bible... with some fascinating takeaways. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 100 Comments »

Bible Websites Get Reported for Violating New Anti-Porn Laws

September 11th, 2023

Is the Bible pornographic? Citing eyebrow-raising passages and using some states' own anti-porn laws against them, online activists are trying to get websites hosting the Bible to require age verification before use. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 178 Comments »

Can You Understand These Gen-Z Bible Translations?

September 8th, 2023

A viral TikTok account is translating the Bible into Gen-Z slang one tale at a time. The humorous biblical retellings use slang to make the Bible more comprehensible to young people, but some say it may be going too far. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 56 Comments »

How Sea Monsters in the Bible Inspired Modern Mysteries

August 25th, 2023

When it comes to fascinating and mysterious creatures, few can rival the allure of sea monsters. But did you know that many modern perceptions of sea monsters have their roots in ancient biblical texts? Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education | 19 Comments »

PETA Creates Cruelty-Free Vegan Bible Version

May 15th, 2023

PETA is rewriting the Holy Bible to be animal cruelty-free. The first chapter of their 'vegan-friendly' Bible is now available, and this new reimaginging of Genesis has a whole host of animal-friendly changes. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 94 Comments »

Bestiality, Incest, Murder? Why the Bible Could Get Banned in Utah Schools

March 31st, 2023

Is the Bible pornographic? As parents and school districts across the country remove books with LGBTQ content from school library shelves, one parent in Utah would like the Bible to meet a similar fate. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 189 Comments »

Lost in Translation: Is the Bible Wrong That Homosexuality Is a Sin?

November 10th, 2022

A controversial new documentary claims that the word "homosexuality" as it appears in the Bible is a mistranslation made some 76 years ago, suggesting there's no theological basis for evangelicals' anti-gay beliefs. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 351 Comments »

New Survey: Only 20% of Americans Believe the Bible is Literally True

July 9th, 2022

A new poll shows that Americans' literal belief in the Bible is at its lowest point since pollsters began asking that question. Additionally, more Americans than ever before view the Bible as a book of fables. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 96 Comments »

Activist Wants Florida to Ban the Bible From School Libraries

April 29th, 2022

In a wave of book bans in school libraries across the country, one Florida man is trying to ban a book he says shows wildly inappropriate graphic content like rape, slavery, and infanticide: the Holy Bible. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 91 Comments »

Does "Cancel Culture" Date Back to Biblical Times?

March 23rd, 2022

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is mounting a comeback in churches across NYC, arguing that he's a victim of cancel culture and likening his own cancelation to stonings straight out of biblical times. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 21 Comments »

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