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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.

Political & Religious Controversy 196 Comments

Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From 'The View' After Saying "The Holocaust Wasn't About Race"

February 4th, 2022

Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from 'The View' following shocking comments about the Holocaust, including that it "wasn't about race." In the days since, she's apologized, doubled down, and apologized again.

Political & Religious Controversy 129 Comments

Are Harry Potter Goblins Anti-Semitic? Jon Stewart's Comments Spark Debate

January 6th, 2022

Comedian Jon Stewart recently said that the goblins in the Harry Potter series are antisemitic stereotypes, pointing to their physical appearance and jobs as bankers. But others say sometimes a goblin is just a goblin.

Political & Religious Controversy 29 Comments

Parents Outraged After Bible Displayed Next to LGBTQ Titles at Virginia Library

December 28th, 2021

A Virginia library is in hot water after putting the Bible in a display on frequently banned books. Some found putting it on display next to "pornographic" books offensive, but some are wondering what the big deal is.

Political & Religious Controversy 45 Comments

'Bags of Cash' Found in Walls of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church

December 10th, 2021

A plumber found thousands of dollars in cash in the walls at Lakewood Church, a megachurch in the Houson area headed by televangelist Joel Osteen. As the money came tumbling out of the walls, so did the questions.

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

This is Unorthodox: 'Fake' Rabbis Outed as Undercover Evangelicals

November 4th, 2021

A pair of Orthodox rabbis have been outed as evangelicals, allegedly working undercover for over a decade as spies, hoping to convert Jews to Christianity. Now many in the Jewish community feel conned. James Conned.

Political & Religious Controversy 69 Comments

New Zealand's "Official Wizard" Fired After 23 Years on the Job

October 21st, 2021

New Zealand's letting the world's only taxpayer-funded wizard go after two decades of service. The city of Christchurch's 'Official Wizard' won't have his contract renewed in December, ending his lengthy, magical tenure.

Pagan & Wiccan 55 Comments

Top 5 Wild Wedding Controversies You Have to Read to Believe

August 18th, 2021

A Reddit post about a bride-to-be banning her fiance's elderly grandmother from the wedding reception went viral, and it prompted us to look into other wedding-day drama. Here are some of the wildest posts we found!

Weddings 21 Comments

Converse Releases "Satanic" Shoe With Pentagram Logo

August 3rd, 2021

Converse is releasing a new shoe with a pentagram on the tongue in place of the classic Chuck Taylor star. Shockingly, many weren't exactly thrilled with the new 'Satanism' themed addition to the iconic shoe line.

Pagan & Wiccan 191 Comments

Lil Nas X Releases "Satan Shoes," Sets the Internet on Fire

March 30th, 2021

Rapper Lil Nas X just released 'Satan shoes', which sold out in minutes. The limited edition sneakers (only 666 made!) are black and red and feature an upside-down pentagram. Naturally, not everyone's thrilled.

Political & Religious Controversy 90 Comments

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