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Brooklyn's 'Bling Bishop' Charged With Fraud

December 28th, 2022

Pastor Lamor Whitehead made headlines earlier this year when he was robbed at gunpoint during a live streamed sermon. Now the controversial 'bling bishop' is being charged with defrauding a parishioner. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 52 Comments »

Cloven Kicks? Some See Satan's Influence in New Reebok Shoe

October 20th, 2022

New Satanic shoes just dropped! A Christian group says that a new Reebok shoe with a bifurcated center is a subtle nod to Baphomet, the cloven-footed Satanic deity. Are they Satanic... or simply stylish? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 79 Comments »

Is Putin the Antichrist, or "Compelled by God"? Faith Leaders React to Ukraine Invasion

March 3rd, 2022

Some American evangelicals caused controversy with their comments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with one major evangelical saying Putin is "compelled by God" to invade Ukraine to bring about the end times. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 225 Comments »

New Jersey Officials Tell Chick-Fil-A: Get Out

January 20th, 2022

One New Jersey mayor is trying his best to keep Christian restaurant Chick-fil-A out of a rest stop along the Jersey Turnpike, arguing that their prior opposition to same-sex marriage justifies a ban. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 212 Comments »

Are Landlords Who Evict People "Bad Christians"?

January 13th, 2022

Can Christians raise rent on struggling tenants and still have a clean conscience? Christian finance guru recently caused controversy when he said that Christian landlords aren't "bad Christians" for raising rent. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 89 Comments »

Josh Duggar Found Guilty on Child Pornography Charges

December 9th, 2021

Former reality television star Josh Duggar has been found guilty on charges of child pornography. Duggar, who gained national fame for his role on the show 19 Kids and Counting, is facing up to 20 years in prison. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 15 Comments »

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 | 68 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 | 155 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 »