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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.

Political & Religious Controversy 96 Comments

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 177 Comments

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 80 Comments

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."

Political & Religious Controversy 104 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 146 Comments

"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.

Political & Religious Controversy 77 Comments

Is Barbie Demonic? Faith Leaders Say Children At Risk

July 20th, 2023

Is Barbie demonic? Is Barbie pushing a 'gay agenda'? Religious leaders are weighing in, with some suggesting Barbie's gone gay, and others saying that viewing the film could open a portal to possession.

Political & Religious Controversy 150 Comments

Pledge of Allegiance May Soon Be Mandatory in AZ Schools

March 9th, 2023

Should the Pledge of Allegiance be required in schools? The Arizona House just passed a bill forcing children to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, unless they have parental permission to opt out.

Political & Religious Controversy 139 Comments

Are Boys Wearing Dresses an "Abomination to the Lord?" One Ohio School District Thinks So

February 20th, 2023

One Ohio boy's choice to wear a dress to school was called an "abomination" and "demonic" in a school board meeting, prompting outrage from the boy's parents who say their son just wants to be left alone.

Political & Religious Controversy 152 Comments

The Creepy History of Halloween Costumes

October 19th, 2022

Many might believe that the tradition of dressing up in a Halloween costume on October 31st is a modern one, but the roots of Halloween costumes run almost as deep as the roots of Halloween itself.

Pagan & Wiccan 46 Comments

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