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Church Group Fined for Promoting Bleach as a Cure for Coronavirus

May 15th, 2020

An Australian chapter of the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing has been fined over $150,000 for promoting a miracle cure for Covid-19. According to experts, the main ingredient in the "magic" substance is bleach. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 40 Comments »

Trump-Supported Drive In Churches Face Legal Opposition

April 16th, 2020

Drive-in churches are springing up everywhere in lieu of regular church service, and local governments are shutting them down just as quickly. Now the Trump DOJ is stepping in - to defend the churchgoers. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 30 Comments »

Why Some Churchgoers Believe They're Immune to Coronavirus

April 8th, 2020

Churches across the country are leaving their doors open for visitors, going against the CDC's coronavirus recommendations. And some of their parishioners believe they are immune to the virus because of their faith. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Life and Death | 91 Comments »

NYC Mayor Threatens Churches Holding Services During COVID-19 with Shutdown

April 1st, 2020

With some churches still holding services in NYC against the state's guidelines for combating COVID-19, Mayor Bill de Blasio is saying he'll shutter churches permanently if they continue to host weekly services. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 106 Comments »

Churches Beefing Up Security in Response to Recent Attacks

June 4th, 2019

After a flurry of violent attacks, churches are increasing security measures. But not all agree that armed guards and metal detectors are congruent with Christ. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 22 Comments »

Controversial Church Tactic Leaves Neighbors Feeling Creeped Out

March 28th, 2019

A Nashville-based church passed out cards with the names and addresses of local residents and instructed congregants to pray for, and then write a letter to, the individuals on the card. Not everyone appreciated the gesture. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 63 Comments »

Churches Urge Kaepernick Haters to Donate Nike Shoes Instead of Burning Them

September 11th, 2018

Just when it seemed like the nationwide debate over former NFL player Colin Kaepernick was dying down, Nike poured some high-intensity fuel on the fire by featuring the controversial figure in a new ad campaign. Now churches are urging people to donate their gear instead of burning it in protest. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 130 Comments »

Pokémon Go: Good for Religion?

July 25th, 2016

If you own a smartphone, watch the news, or are active on social media, then you have undoubtedly heard about the new craze that’s sweeping the nation: Pokémon Go. The popular franchise’s latest release takes the form of an augmented-reality mobile game. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 25 Comments »

Give Back the Rainbow!

April 24th, 2012

Disclaimer: The following article is a satire. Satire is the use of irony and sarcasm to criticize an argument or expose its faults and absurdities by pretending to defend it. It explicitly states the opposite of what it means. Pastor Ken Hutcherson of Antioc Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 2 Comments »

How Ministers Can Fight Predatory Lending

April 19th, 2012

If it seems as though women, blacks, the elderly, and others get the short end of the stick when it comes to bank loans, it's because they do. For years predatory lenders have targeted these and other underprivileged groups for usury, extortion, and other form Continue Reading »

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