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A Carpenter Named Jesus is Facing Deportation

August 15th, 2025

A carpenter named Jesus has been arrested by ICE. Now his church community is fighting to keep him from being deported. How one man's story sheds light on the debate over what the future of America should look like.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 23 Comments

Are Missionaries Using Secret Devices to Evangelize Uncontacted Tribes?

August 7th, 2025

The debate on the ethics of missionary work was recently reignited after solar-powered devices bearing Bible verses were found in a remote part of the Amazon jungle home to the uncontacted Korubo tribe.

Political & Religious Controversy 68 Comments

New White House Memo Opens Door to Proselytizing at Work

August 1st, 2025

Should supervisors be able to proselytize to those they manage? New federal guidelines for workers remove barriers for religion in the workplace, which secular advocates say will only privilege Christianity.

Political & Religious Controversy 90 Comments

No Husband, No Healthcare? Unmarried Woman Denied Prenatal Care

July 25th, 2025

A pregnant woman in Tennessee was denied prenatal care simply for being unmarried. Thanks to a new state law, doctors can now refuse treatment based on religious beliefs. Is this what “pro-life” looks like?

Political & Religious Controversy 113 Comments

Parents Sue Oklahoma Over Christian Education Standards

July 7th, 2025

A group of parents are suing Oklahoma over new education standards set to roll out later this year. They say the new school lessons promote Christian nationalism, turning public school into Sunday school.

Political & Religious Controversy 60 Comments

Barking Up the Wrong Tree? Noah's Ark Replica Hosts Police Training

May 24th, 2025

Police dogs are being trained at a Christian theme park built to resemble Noah’s Ark, complete with Bible lessons on young Earth creationism. Should taxpayers be paying for gospel lessons for police officers?

Political & Religious Controversy 36 Comments

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 60 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 122 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

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