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68 Million Americans Will Gamble on the Super Bowl – Is That a Sin?

February 9th, 2024

Is gambling a sin? Tens of millions of Christians are predicted to gamble their money on the Super Bowl this year, even as new research shows that more than half of Christian pastors say gambling is morally wrong.

Christian 44 Comments

Prayer App Spending Millions to Show Ad During Super Bowl

February 5th, 2024

The popular Catholic prayer app Hallow is bringing Jesus to the Super Bowl in the form of a 30-second ad just before halftime. The ad reportedly cost millions, but some believe it would be better spent elsewhere.

Christian 72 Comments

Christians Threaten to Cancel Prime Video Over "Demonic" Animated Show

January 25th, 2024

Hazbin Hotel, an adult animated show set in hell and featuring Lucifer's daughter as the main character, is being called 'demonic' by some Christians, who say they're canceling their Prime Video streaming service.

Political & Religious Controversy 130 Comments

Only 2% of Local Churches Open Doors For Homeless During Cold Snap

January 22nd, 2024

City officials in Spokane, Washington asked more than 200 local churches to open doors for the city's homeless population in the midst of a dangerous cold snap with temperatures in the negatives. Only four did.

Christian 212 Comments

What Happened to the Twelve Apostles?

January 19th, 2024

Have you ever wondered what happened to Jesus' apostles after his resurrection and ascension? Dispersed across three continents to spread the gospel, most met violent ends as martyrs for Christ. Here's what we know.

Christian 63 Comments

Does the Bible OK Corporal Punishment for Disabled Children?

January 4th, 2024

Oklahoma lawmakers hoping to ban corporal punishment being administered against disabled children are running into a problem: Evangelical Christians, who say there's a biblical basis for smacking and spanking children.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

Catholic Priest Criticized for "Blasphemous" Gay Nativity Scene

December 28th, 2023

A Nativity display in Italy is prompting outrage for replacing Joseph with another woman draped in the rainbow flag, prompting a petition with tens of thousands of signatures decrying the display as "blasphemous."

LGBTQ & Human Rights 76 Comments

Meet the Group Pushing "Biblical" Legislation in Congress

December 5th, 2023

Meet the National Association of Christian Lawmakers. In a few short years, they've recruited powerful allies to advance their agenda of passing biblical legislation in state legislatures across the country.

Political & Religious Controversy 319 Comments

Pastor Criticized for Telling Kids "Santa is Fake, Jesus is Real"

December 1st, 2023

Most of us will be hanging the stockings by the fire with care, in hopes that Saint Nicholas will soon be there. But did you know there's a religious contingent that believes that telling kids about Santa is a sin?

Political & Religious Controversy 161 Comments

The War on Christmas Comes Early This Year

November 28th, 2023

Thanksgiving isn't even here yet and the War on Christmas has already begun. A Wisconsin town is in the news after city officials requested decorations be "more inclusive," to avoid offending the secular population.

Political & Religious Controversy 116 Comments

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