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"Looney Tunes Jesus" Artwork Pulled From Gallery Following Violent Threats

July 11th, 2024

An Australian artist received death threats for his painting depicting Jesus Christ as a Looney Tunes character. It is no longer on display, but he says artists should have the right to paint controversial pieces.

Political & Religious Controversy 60 Comments

Pope Accused of Heresy For Saying Humans Are "Fundamentally Good"

May 23rd, 2024

Is Pope Francis a heretic, a Pelagianist, or a secret Satanist? Those are just some of the accusations being leveled against him after a controversial interview in which he said people are "fundamentally good."

Political & Religious Controversy 104 Comments

Artist Stabbed Over Painting of Jesus Receiving Oral Sex

April 8th, 2024

A man assaulted Italian painter Andrea Saltini and vandalized a controversial painting by the artist, which depicts Jesus Christ receiving oral sex from a man. When it comes to blasphemous art, is there a line?

Political & Religious Controversy 128 Comments

Christmas Tree Display Lands Oregon School in Hot Water

December 15th, 2023

Christmas in the classroom? A school in Oregon is apologizing after parents complained about a Christmas tree in the entryway to the school cafeteria arguing that the tree promotes Christianity over other faiths.

Political & Religious Controversy 125 Comments

Largest Hindu Temple Outside of India Opens Amid Controversy

November 9th, 2023

The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, believed to be the largest Hindu temple in the Western Hemisphere, just opened in New Jersey. But the temple's construction has long been shrouded in controversy.

Political & Religious Controversy 41 Comments

The Religious History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

October 9th, 2023

Violence has once again erupted in Gaza, resulting in hundreds dead, even more displaced, and reignited fears of full scale warfare in the region. We examine the religious history of this deep-rooted conflict.

Political & Religious Controversy 235 Comments

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 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.

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 102 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.

Political & Religious Controversy 93 Comments

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