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Church Ad Featuring Genderqueer Jesus Sparks Outrage

September 23rd, 2020

The Church of Iceland, in an effort to show the church as a place of welcoming diversity, put out an advertisement depicting Jesus with breasts. Many Christians had a bone to pick with that ad, and demanded it come down. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 20 Comments »

Adios, 'Trader Jose' – Brands Are Ditching Problematic Labels

July 23rd, 2020

Trader Joe's is the latest company to announce that they're changing branding many find offensive. "Trader Jose" now joins the ranks of Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's Rice, and Mrs. Butterworth, all of whom are being retired. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 16 Comments »

Nazis on Parade: Holocaust-themed Festival in Spain Causes Global Outrage

February 27th, 2020

A Holocaust-themed parade in Spain is drawing global criticism for its vulgar use of Nazi imagery, including dancing Nazis and floats decorated like crematoriums. Even if meant satirically, are images like that harmful? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 28 Comments »

Christian Activist to Sue NFL Over Risqué Halftime Show

February 7th, 2020

A Christian activist is trying to sue the NFL and Pepsi, claiming that viewing Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's risque halftime show puts his very soul in danger of going to Hell for an eternity of damnation. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 79 Comments »

Faith Group Outraged Over Burger King's 'Damn' Controversy

January 16th, 2020

One Million Moms, a faith-based activist group, is targeting Burger King for an ad where a customer exclaims "damn, that's delicious!" The benign swear word was enough to enrage the group, who demand the ad be removed. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 48 Comments »

NBA Forced to Choose Between Human Rights and Chinese Money

October 17th, 2019

A frequent champion for civil rights issues in the U.S., the NBA is curiously refusing to take a stand on clear instances of injustice in one of its most profitable markets – leading fans and analysts alike to point out the hypocrisy of this deafening silence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 3 Comments »

Marianne Williamson Says Democrats Are “Godless”

September 17th, 2019

While taping a television interview, Williamson was caught on a hot mic telling the host that conservatives have been much kinder to her than some of the "godless" people on the left. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 38 Comments »

Controversial Church Believes Drinking Bleach Cures All Diseases

April 29th, 2019

A religious group with a controversial past has found itself in hot water once again after organizing an event to showcase a special healing beverage it manufactures and sells. But according to the FDA, this so-called "miracle cure" is actually just industrial bleach. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Political & Religious Controversy | 72 Comments »

A Cussing, Soul-Shaking Good Time

March 4th, 2019

The controversy-seeking Memphis pastor Thaddeus Matthews, who styles himself as the 'cussing pastor', is in hot water again, this time for hosting a twerking contest in his church. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 37 Comments »

Bombshell: New Book Alleges 80 Percent of Vatican Priests Are Gay

February 21st, 2019

According to French journalist and author Frédéric Martel, the Vatican is a veritable mecca of closeted gay men. “Even in San Francisco’s Castro” he writes, there aren’t “quite as many gays.” Martel’s new book, titled 'In the Closet of the Vatican,' hits store shelves today. Continue Reading »

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