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Texas Proposes Monthlong Celebration of Jesus

May 8th, 2025

Texas lawmakers are proposing a monthlong celebration of Jesus called "Promise Month," igniting fears that the Lone Star State is blurring church-state lines and leaning into Christian nationalism.

Political & Religious Controversy 19 Comments

Christian Pastor Arrested After Praying Against Trump Budget Cuts

May 2nd, 2025

Rev. William Barber was recently arrested for praying at the Capitol in protest of budget cuts to services for the poor. Now, some are wondering if religious freedom in Washington is only for Trump-aligned Christians.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

What is a Covenant Marriage?

April 28th, 2025

Covenant marriage is surging in interest after Rep. Mike Johnson’s rise to Speaker of the House. Learn what it is, where it's legal, and why some couples are choosing this rare faith-based union legal in only 3 states.

Weddings 33 Comments

Thou Shalt Not Kill? Christians Split Over Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione

April 7th, 2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi is directing prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, leaving Christians divided: does ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’ forbid the death penalty—or demand it?

Life and Death 124 Comments

California Tells "Church on the Beach" to Pound Sand

March 19th, 2025

For 18 years, Church on the Beach has regularly gathered for worship at Redondo Beach. Now, LA County says they must move indoors, igniting a legal clash over faith and worship in public spaces.

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

Faith Leaders Hold Prayer Vigil Against DOGE Cuts

March 17th, 2025

Evangelical leaders held a prayer vigil protesting foreign aid cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, calling them a moral failure that harms vulnerable communities worldwide.

Political & Religious Controversy 279 Comments

Supreme Court Takes Up Case on Conversion Therapy for Minors

March 13th, 2025

Later this year the Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors, brought by a Christian counselor who says the law restricts her First Amendment rights.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 289 Comments

Is the Rise of the Religious "Nones" Over?

March 3rd, 2025

For decades, religious affiliation in the U.S. was in free fall, but a new survey suggests the decline may have stalled. Has the "rise of the nones" ended, and what, exactly, is behind it?

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Evangelical Group: More Difficult to Come Out as Christian Than Gay

November 14th, 2024

With LGBTQ+ acceptance on the rise and Christianity on the decline in the west, a prominent evangelical group just declared that it's now more difficult for youth to come out as Christian than as gay.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 102 Comments

Christianity Required? Christmas Parade With Mandatory Christian Pledge Ignites Outrage

October 31st, 2024

A small town Christmas parade made national news after parade participants were required to sign a Christian "statement of faith," which included anti-LGBTQ sentiment, just to participate in the Christmas festivities.

Political & Religious Controversy 73 Comments

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