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What is Ramadan? Islamic Holy Month Begins Amidst COVID Restrictions

April 15th, 2021

Tuesday, April 13th marks the start of Islam's holiest month - Ramadan. The month long holiday focuses on fasting, prayer, and spirituality, but many Westerners may not be aware of what it is or why Muslims celebrate it.

Uncategorized 15 Comments

Even During Pandemic, the War on Christmas Continues

December 18th, 2020

We're all familiar with the War on Christmas, but this year it's receiving a very 2020 twist: COVID-19. The international pandemic is opening up a whole new front on everyone's favorite seasonal skirmish.

Political & Religious Controversy 83 Comments

NYC Synagogue Hosted Massive Secret Wedding Amidst COVID Lockdown

December 3rd, 2020

Earlier this month, a group of Orthodox Jews threw a massive wedding party in total secrecy, even as thousands attended. It's left NYC officials wondering how exactly to punish them, and how exactly they pulled it off.

Political & Religious Controversy 59 Comments

How to Break the News: You Won’t Be Home for the Holidays

November 18th, 2020

Whether you have been looking for an excuse to be dismissed from the holiday chaos, or you have legitimate health concerns due to the pandemic, you may be looking for a way out of this year’s annual family gathering.

Life and Death 20 Comments

Report: Couples Owe $3.7 Billion for Canceled or Postponed COVID Weddings

November 5th, 2020

A new report says that 225,000 couples owe a combined 3.7 billion in loans for COVID-related wedding cancelations or postponements. That's about $16,500 per couple - all for weddings that might not even happen.

Weddings 56 Comments

Anti-Vax Crackdown: Facebook Bans Ads With Vaccine Misinformation

October 16th, 2020

Facebook announced it is banning some forms of misinformation, including anti-vaccine ads, from its platform after years of refusing to regulate such speech. Some critics claim the decision harms religious freedom.

Science & Technology 44 Comments

Proof Hexes Work? Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis Emboldens Witches

October 15th, 2020

Witches are claiming that their hexes against President Trump are responsible for his recent COVID-19 diagnosis, pointing to his October 1st diagnosis, the 2020 date of the harvest moon. Is it proof witchcraft is real?

Pagan & Wiccan 169 Comments

"Why Only the Jews?" Orthodox Protesters Burn Masks in Defiance of COVID Shutdowns

October 9th, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting new lockdown restrictions in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, but some Orthodox Jewish communities say they're being unfairly targeted during the NYC crackdown.

Political & Religious Controversy 62 Comments

Faith Leader Cries Foul as Seattle Shuts Down Christian Rally

September 9th, 2020

A Christian singer planned to hold a Labor Day rally in Seattle, but before the event began the city unexpectedly closed the park. Now he's claiming "godless" Seattle officials are discriminating against Christians.

Christian 43 Comments

Evangelical Group: Christians, Please Don't Ignore COVID Science

August 28th, 2020

In the wake of report after report of Christian churches opening their pews during COVID-19, a prominent group of pro-science Evangelicals is pleading with their fellow Christians to mask-up and stay home.

Science & Technology 45 Comments

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