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July 26th, 2024
A Texas school superintendent keeps promoting Christianity in school with public prayers, Facebook advertisements, and even a dedicated month of prayer - despite legal warnings from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
Law Banning Kids From Drag Shows Upheld by Tennessee Court
July 25th, 2024
Do kids and drag queens mix? Tennessee's Adult Entertainment Act was just upheld in an appeals court after a year of legal battle, meaning Tennessee children are now legally prohibited from attending most drag shows.
Catholic Charity In Hot Water for Reading Gender-Fluid Book to Children
June 27th, 2024
Some parents are outraged after Scott Stuart's book 'My Shadow is Purple,' which promotes gender nonconformity to kids, was read to children at an event by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton.
Southern Baptists Vote to Condemn Use of IVF
June 24th, 2024
In a shocking vote, America’s largest Protestant denomination has condemned the use of in vitro fertilization. Despite their strong pro-life views, members of the Southern Baptist Convention argue that IVF is immoral.
Jesus 101: How Students Are Skipping Classes to Read the Bible
June 14th, 2024
In what critics argue is an attempt to inject Christianity into schools, Oklahoma just passed a bill allowing public school students to leave class three times per week to study religion off-campus for course credit.
Christian Parents Denied Foster License for Anti-Trans Views
June 7th, 2024
Prospective adoptive and foster parents are suing Vermont, arguing the state violated their right to religious freedom, after Vermont denied their fostering application on the basis that they hold anti-transgender views.
Children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel Facing Boycott After Pro-Pride Post
June 6th, 2024
Wildly popular children's entertainer Ms Rachel is facing boycotts after she made a post wishing members of the LGBTQ+ community a happy Pride, which critics argue is inappropriate for a children's entertainer to do.
Pastor Cancels Autism Awareness Week, Calling it "Demonic"
April 12th, 2024
Is autism awareness demonic? One Florida pastor made headlines when he canceled the upcoming Autism Awareness Week at a private Christian academy he pastors for, arguing autism awareness is "idolatry" and "demonic."
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children, Citing Bible
February 21st, 2024
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally human beings, and they cited God and the Bible in their legal judgment. Now, IVF clinics are expected to exit the state, unless the ruling is overturned.
"Uterus for Rent"? Pope Francis Calls For Global Surrogacy Ban
January 11th, 2024
Is surrogate pregnancy a "deplorable" practice which should be banned globally? Pope Francis thinks so, going as far as to say women who engage in surrogacy are "renting" their uterus to the highest bidder.
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