Children Archives - Page 5 of 10
July 15th, 2021
Canada's reckoning with the discovery of 1,000+ unmarked graves at former Catholic residential schools. Now, Christian churches are being lit ablaze across the country, and many think it's retalatiion.
Is the Internet Too Gay? One Faith-Based Tech Company Thinks So
June 14th, 2021
A new Christian internet filter seeks to prevent impressionable young eyes from even learning about homosexuality. And they're not stopping there - porn, abortion, anti-Christian websites - all blocked off.
Mass Grave of Indigenous Children Found at Former Catholic School
June 3rd, 2021
The remains of 215 Indigenous school children were found in a mass grave at the site of a former Catholic school in Canada. Now indigenous advocates are waiting to see if Pope Francis will formally apologize.
Kansas Politician Says God Told Him to Kick Child in Groin
June 1st, 2021
A Kansas substitute teacher is in hot water for proselytizing in the classroom, and is facing misdemeanor charges for kicking a high school student in the testicles. His legal defense? God made him do it.
Church Snuck Bibles Into Donated School Backpacks, Sparking Outcry
May 18th, 2021
A Georgia church is in hot water after donating backpacks stuffed with Bibles to local schools. Parents were outraged at the blatant attempt to proselytize to children, but the church says they were doing a good deed.
Principal Caught on Video Paddling 6-Year-Old Girl, Sparking Debate on Corporal Punishment
May 7th, 2021
Video of a Florida principal spanking a 6-year-old girl with a paddle has gone viral, setting off a heated debate over the morality of corporal punishment. Should violence against kids be allowed, or made illegal?
Boy Will NOT Be Boys: First Wave of Girls Attain Eagle Scout Rank
March 9th, 2021
A few years ago, the Boy Scouts made a controversial decision - to admit girls. Now, they're celebrating the first girls to attain Eagle Scout rank, reigniting the debate on if girls and boys should scout together.
Christian School Expels 8-Year-Old for Having a Same-Sex Crush
February 9th, 2021
An 8-year-old girl in Oklahoma was expelled from a private Christian school for telling a female classmate she has a crush on her. Now the school's facing blowback - and the child's receiving an outpouring of support.
J.K. Rowling Faces Backlash Over Trans Rights Comments
June 10th, 2020
J.K. Rowling, author of the famed 'Harry Potter' series, is under fire over comments about the trans rights movement. Supporters say she makes good points, but many critics say her concerns amount to "fearmongering."
Minnesota Reps Propose Bill to Defund Libraries That Host Drag Queen Story Hour
March 13th, 2020
Republican Representatives in Minnesota aren't taking too kindly to Drag Queen Story Hour coming to their home state. A group of legislators are hoping to defund all public libraries that host the controversial events.
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