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Drag Queen Jesus Performer Facing Possible Prosecution in Philippines

August 25th, 2023

Popular Fillipino drag queen Pura Luka Vega is possibly facing prosecution under obscenity laws for a July performance where they performed in drag as Jesus Christ, video of which went viral in the Philippines. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 90 Comments »

Bradley Cooper Accused of "Jewface" For Using Prosthetic Nose in New Film

August 21st, 2023

Actor Bradley Cooper is being criticized for the prosthetic nose he's donning in his new film "Maestro". Cooper is portraying legendary Jewish composer Leonard Bernstein, and not everyone likes his likeness. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 87 Comments »

Pastor Who Used Blackface Says People Are Too Easily Offended

May 1st, 2023

An Oklahoma pastor is refusing to apologize or back down after images of him dressed in blackface surfaced earlier this month. He says that society is too easily offended, and that the blackface was harmless. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 101 Comments »

Dalai Lama Apologizes For Asking Young Boy to "Suck His Tongue"

April 12th, 2023

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has set off an international firestorm and become the target of intense criticism after instructing a young boy to "suck his tongue" during a recent public event in Northern India. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 91 Comments »

Burkini War Rages On as France Bans Muslim Swimwear From Public Pools

June 30th, 2022

A French town just banned burkinis in public pools, citing the country's secular principles. Burkinis are full-coverage swimsuits commonly worn by Muslim women to retain modesty. Is a burkini ban discrimination? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 64 Comments »

Lafayette Libraries Ban Pride, Black History Month Displays

June 3rd, 2022

One librarian is preemptively banning Pride Month displays, Black History Month displays, and more. He says it's a defensive measure to combat book bans, but others say it brushes marginalized communities under the rug. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 37 Comments »

Downward-Facing Demon? Influencer Says 'Yoga Barbie' Toy Will Possess Children

May 18th, 2022

Is the 'yoga Barbie' toy a portal to demonic possession? One Christian influencer says yes, arguing that the toy is demonically influenced and could cause children to rebel, become depressed, and even commit suicide. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 74 Comments »

Sex Toys in the Mail? Witch-Hunting Pastor Gets a Surprise

March 9th, 2022

How should we engage with those that we disagree with? Witches are sending controversial pastor Greg Locke sex toys and glitter in the mail after his comments threatening six witches in his church went viral. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 79 Comments »

Was Jesus Trans? Bible Holds Clues That Point to Yes, Reverend Says

February 23rd, 2022

One reverend stated last year that Jesus Christ "transgenders himself" multiple times in the Bible in a clip that's now making the rounds on social media. Was Jesus actually a norm-destroying hetereopatriarchy smasher? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 125 Comments »

TN Pastor Purges 'Demonic' Books in Bonfire; Protesters Burn Bible in Response

February 8th, 2022

Is it okay to burn books we don't like? One Tennessee pastor caused a firestorm last week when he held a bonfire for his congregation, burning 'demonic' books like Harry Potter and Twilight in the blaze. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 196 Comments »

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