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After 50 Years, Pat Robertson Steps Down From 'The 700 Club'

October 8th, 2021

Pat Robertson recently signed off of 'The 700 Club' for the last time. And throughout his 50 years as the host of the Christian daytime show, the popular televangelist has made some very controversial statements. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 66 Comments »

U.S. Army to Allow Christian Soldier to Grow Beard

August 11th, 2021

For the first time, the U.S. Army will allow a Christian soldier to keep a beard as part of his faith. Similar exceptions have been made in the past for Sikhs and Muslims, but some say everyone should follow the rules. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 40 Comments »

Is "Fake Christianity" America's Biggest Religion?

July 29th, 2021

How much of the Bible must you believe to be Christian? A recent poll found that many Christian Millennials have some moral and political beliefs that conflict with their faith. Can they still be considered Christian? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 135 Comments »

"God Bless Abortions" Banner Shocks Arkansas Town

July 14th, 2021

The owners of Arkansas’s largest statue of Jesus woke up to a shocking surprise: a 44-foot banner reading “God Bless Abortions” had been hung across it, from arm to arm. Here's the story behind the message. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 63 Comments »

Hobby Lobby Says America is Christian Nation in Controversial Ad

July 8th, 2021

Hobby Lobby is under fire after running an ad in newspapers across the country that seems to suggest that America is a Christian nation, with many critics even thinking that the ad is advocating for theocracy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 138 Comments »

New Study: 78 Percent of Pastors Say Using Marijuana is Morally Wrong

May 19th, 2021

A recent survey of Christian leadership shows that some 78% of pastors believe that marijuana use is morally wrong and should remain illegal. But others say not only is cannabis use ethical, it's even in the Bible. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 188 Comments »

Undercover Cross: Fake Rabbi Outed as a Christian Missionary

April 29th, 2021

A Christian man went undercover in Jerusalem, posing as a rabbi but secretly working to convert Jews to Christianity. He even performed circumcisions and had his wife claim to be the daughter of Holocaust survivors. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 71 Comments »

Does Size Matter? Evangelical Men Think So, Study Says

March 23rd, 2021

A new study says that evangelical men are searching for male enhancement drugs at rates much higher than others. And the study's authors believe they know the culprit for their phallic insecurity: toxic masculinity. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 44 Comments »

Juror Removed From Trial for Trusting God Over Evidence

February 25th, 2021

A juror in a high stakes Florida trial was kicked from the jury after saying during deliberation that God told them the defendant was Not Guilty, despite evidence to the contrary. Should jurors listen to God? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 48 Comments »

Christians Infiltrate Sacred Tribal Site to Remove "Dark Energy"

December 29th, 2020

A group of Christians visited a sacred Native American site in Ohio and prayed over it in an attempt to remove the apparent "dark energy" emanating from it. Native American activists were both upset and offended. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 163 Comments »