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Kanye West Says Jesus Teaches to "Love Everyone, Even Nazis"

December 2nd, 2022

In a recent interview, Kanye West doubled down on his antisemitic beliefs, claiming that he "loves Hitler." Kanye insists that his views stem from biblical teachings, but some pastors disagree with this framing. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 89 Comments »

Britney Spears Rejects Therapy: "Take It To God"

July 13th, 2021

Should we talk to our therapist about our problems, or is God's ear enough? Pop star Britney Spears recently said that she doesn't believe in therapy and that she prefers to taker her problems to God directly. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 82 Comments »

Kim Kardashian Courts Controversy With Revealing Clothes at Vatican

July 9th, 2021

What should one wear when visiting the Vatican? Kim Kardashian opted for a revealing low-cut white dress that caused quite the stir on social media, with users arguing that the fashion mogul was dressed inappropriately. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 77 Comments »

Crystal Healing: Does This New Age Phenomenon Actually Work?

February 26th, 2020

Chances are you've heard of crystal healing: putting different crystals on different parts of your body to cure maladies as varied as anxiety, aches or pains, or lack of libido. Does this New Age technique actually work? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Progressive Spirituality | 44 Comments »

Church of Satan Praises Christian Bale for Golden Globes Comment

January 7th, 2019

Christian Bale caused a stir at the Golden Globes by thanking Satan for giving him inspiration on how to play the role of former vice president Dick Cheney. The Church of Satan responded with wholehearted approval. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 29 Comments »

Report: Adele Becomes Latest Celeb to Get Ordained Online

April 10th, 2018

A report from The Guardian indicates Adele joined the Universal Life Church earlier this year to officiate a wedding for close friend Alan Carr and his partner. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Celebrity Ministers | 33 Comments »

America's Pastor: The Complicated Legacy of Billy Graham

February 26th, 2018

Depending on who you ask, Billy Graham leaves behind either a storied legacy that will never be rivaled by another Christian preacher, or an enduring message of bigotry toward certain groups not favored by the Bible’s teachings. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 71 Comments »

Does Jerry Seinfeld Hate Palestinians?

January 17th, 2018

Famous Jewish comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld is under fire after a visit to Israel earlier this month. The outrage began when he took his family to a so-called “anti-terror fantasy camp” in Jerusalem’s West Bank. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 38 Comments »

Fall from Grace: YouTube Star Denounced After Filming Dead Body

January 2nd, 2018

One of YouTube's brightest stars, Logan Paul, is suddenly at risk of losing everything after he posted a highly controversial video in which he films -- and appears to laugh at -- the dead body of a suicide victim. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 35 Comments »

Justin Bieber and the Rise of the Megachurch

July 31st, 2017

Pop icon Justin Bieber disappointed many fans when he canceled the remainder of his world tour recently. His reasons for doing so remain unclear, but rumors are swirling that Bieber has had a “spiritual awakening” of sorts and that he’s “rededicated hi Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 23 Comments »