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Christian Missionary’s Last Words to Remote Tribe: “Jesus Loves You”

November 26th, 2018

A recent story provoked headlines that one might expect to find 100 years ago. What led an American missionary to a remote island in the Indian Ocean, and why did the indigenous tribe there decide to kill him?

Political & Religious Controversy 186 Comments

Thousand Oaks Parent: “No More Thoughts and Prayers”

November 9th, 2018

A heartbreaking interview has gone viral featuring a mother whose son survived the mass shooting in Las Vegas, only to be gunned down in Thousand Oaks. “I don’t want prayers. I don't want thoughts. I want gun control," she said.

Political & Religious Controversy 55 Comments

Welcome to the 'Church of Safe Injection,' Where Jesus Comes Second to Clean Needles

November 5th, 2018

The Church of Safe Injection is combating the opioid crisis by handing out sterile needles, overdose medication - and bibles, just for good measure. But some say this approach only enables addicts and promotes long-term addiction.

Political & Religious Controversy 41 Comments

Man Bursts into Church and Confesses to Cold-Case Murder

October 1st, 2018

What do you do if you've just heard the murder confession of a tormented cold-blooded killer who has managed to evade local and federal authorities for years? That was the situation faced by one Connecticut pastor recently.

Life and Death 31 Comments

Mom Outraged After Police Raid Son's Funeral, Arrest His Best Friend

August 10th, 2018

A Virginia mother is speaking out after her son's funeral was interrupted by police, who raided the church and arrested her son's best friend before he could give a eulogy. Should the cops have been more respectful to the deceased?

Life and Death 45 Comments

Doomsday Preachers Predict World Will End Today

July 27th, 2018

Today’s the day, folks – the world is finally ending. Numerous doomsday preachers have issued dire warnings that tonight’s blood moon will bring with it the long-awaited apocalypse. Are you prepared?

Humor & Satire 24 Comments

Faith Healing Parents Headed to Prison After Child Dies Without Medical Care

July 11th, 2018

When their baby was born prematurely, a devoutly religious Oregon couple chose faith healing instead of seeking medical care. The baby died within hours. As a result of their subsequent criminal trial, the disturbing history of their fundamentalist religious sect is coming to light.

Political & Religious Controversy 90 Comments

Pastor Killed by Crocodile While Performing Lake Baptism

June 13th, 2018

A pastor organized a group baptism ceremony to welcome newcomers into his church, but the event went from holy to horrific when a large crocodile suddenly emerged from the murky waters.

Christian 19 Comments

The Tragic Case of Alfie Evans: Brain-Dead Child Denied Care Despite Plea From Pope Francis

April 24th, 2018

When Alfie Evans was declared brain-dead, his parents vowed to fight for him with everything they had. However, doctors insist he cannot be treated and have taken the boy off of life support.

Science & Technology 121 Comments

Televangelist Calls Flu Shot Useless, Says Jesus Will Protect People

February 9th, 2018

According to popular Texas televangelist Gloria Copeland, there’s not such thing as a flu season. Despite an overwhelming medical consensus from physicians, and a particularly nasty strain of the disease making the rounds this year, Copeland insists the flu season is a myth.

Christian 46 Comments

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