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Florida Bill Would Allow Churches to Arm Volunteer Security Without a License

March 5th, 2026

A controversial Florida bill would let churches arm congregants to serve as security, bypassing typical licensing requirements for armed guads. Now, many wonder: Is arming unlicensed volunteers a good idea?

Political & Religious Controversy 178 Comments

Should Disrupting Church Services Be a Felony?

February 13th, 2026

An Alabama bill would make disrupting a church service a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Lawmakers say it’s about protecting worship - but is the First Amendment at stake?

Political & Religious Controversy 320 Comments

What Does the Bible Say About Socialism?

January 22nd, 2026

Is socialism driving young people away from faith? Or is it actually pushing them back toward it? Evangelical leader Franklin Graham's recent comments prompted us to explore what the Bible says about socialism.

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

Meet the "Orthobros" – Young Men are Flocking to Orthodox Churches

November 26th, 2025

Gen Z men are flocking to Orthodox churches in record numbers, driven by the appeal of tradition and the pull of online masculinity culture - but some warn of the darker ideas lurking at its edges.

Christian 45 Comments

Would Your Local Church Feed a Starving Baby? One Woman is Finding Out

November 12th, 2025

Would your church help feed a starving baby? One TikTok user is putting churches to the test by cold calling and asking if they can spare some baby formula in a series racking up millions of views on TikTok.

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

For First Time in Decades, Men Go to Church More Than Women

October 13th, 2025

A new survey reveals a surprising shift in who's in the pews every Sunday: for the first time in decades, more men than women are attending church. What’s behind this new gender gap in faith?

Christian 122 Comments

Gender Gap on Abortion Question Reaches Record High

June 20th, 2025

A new survey shows that the gender gap in support for abortion is at a record high, with a 20% difference between women and men. Some speculate that Gen-Z men's increased appetite for religion could be the explanation.

Political & Religious Controversy 190 Comments

NJ Town Threatens to Seize Church Homeless Shelter to Build Pickleball Courts

May 7th, 2025

Retaliation or redevelopment? Toms River, New Jersey is hoping to seize a local church via eminent domain and replace it with pickleball courts after the church announced their desire to build a modest homeless shelter.

Political & Religious Controversy 48 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 76 Comments

Would Jesus Offer Sanctuary to Vulnerable Groups?

February 19th, 2025

Would Jesus welcome undocumented immigrants and LGBTQ+ people? Faith leaders nationwide are saying yes, and are backing laws to defend them. When it comes to these vulnerable communities, what would Jesus do?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 186 Comments

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