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Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Is Never Acceptable

August 2nd, 2018

In a definitive statement, Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is wrong in all cases – no matter how severe the crime committed. Experts point out that this announcement will place U.S. officials of Catholic faith in a bind. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 100 Comments »

Alaska Prison Forces Muslim Inmates to Eat Pork During Ramadan

June 4th, 2018

A prison in Alaska stands accused of knowingly serving pork to its Muslim inmates during Ramadan. Since the Koran explicitly declares pork forbidden for all Muslims, the prisoners, already fasting for the Islamic holy month, were essentially reduced to a starvation diet. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 100 Comments »

"If You Were To Die Tonight": Preacher Terrorizes Moviegoers In Dark Theater

May 11th, 2018

A preacher was thrust into the center of controversy after his surprise sermon in a California movie theater sparked mass panic. Moviegoers, convinced that a gunman had entered the theater, began to run for their lives. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 101 Comments »

Churches Ask: Where Have All the Men Gone?

April 12th, 2018

By almost every measure, women are more religious than men. They have stronger beliefs, pray more frequently, and even go to church more often. Some worry about the future of men and the church. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 53 Comments »

Sacred Shakedown: Meet the Holy Men Who Scammed Believers

April 10th, 2018

Two prominent religious leaders are facing charges of embezzlement and fraud. In both cases, it seems these holy men managed to exploit the faith of their followers while using God and their own reputations as cover. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 30 Comments »

"Affluenza Teen" Ethan Crouch Released from Prison

April 5th, 2018

Ethan Crouch, the Texas teen who killed four people while driving drunk back in 2013, walked free this week. His lenient sentence provoked national outrage, and the infamous “affluenza defense” was widely mocked. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 27 Comments »

'I Now Pronounce You Mom and Wife': Incest Goes Unnoticed for Years

March 19th, 2018

Oklahoma officials were shocked to discover that a married lesbian couple were actually mother and daughter. Two years after lying on a marriage license, the couple was finally caught and are facing legal consequences. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 39 Comments »

Flying Sharia-Air? Meet the Flight Attendants Required to Wear Hijabs

February 2nd, 2018

Muslim flight attendants in Indonesia are now required to comply with sharia law and wear a hijab when arriving at one popular regional airport. Violators will face punishment from the religious police. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 71 Comments »

Hate Crimes Against Jews on the Rise

January 22nd, 2018

When someone mentions a hate crime, you probably picture an abhorrent act fueled by racist or homophobic sentiments. Recent data reveal that in some places, the group most likely to be the victim of a hate crime is Jews. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 125 Comments »

Texas Judge Insists "God Told Him" Defendant Was Innocent

January 22nd, 2018

A Texas judge is facing calls for resignation over his questionable conduct in the courtroom. Judge Jack Robison reportedly interrupted jury deliberations during a recent child sex trafficking case to insist that “God told him” the defendant was innocent. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 98 Comments »

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