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Christian Florist Settles With Gay Couple, Ending 8 Year Legal Battle

December 1st, 2021

A Christian florist who spent eight years in the Washington State courts for her right to deny service to a same-sex couple has finally thrown in the legal towel, agreeing to settle with the two men.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 57 Comments

Bad Bread: Panera Employee Allegedly Fired for Pagan Beliefs

March 29th, 2021

Your hours are cut until you find Jesus? A Pagan employee of Panera Bread is suing the restaurant chain, saying she endured months of religious discrimination, including eventually being fired, all because of her faith.

Pagan & Wiccan 154 Comments

Tennessee High School Disqualifies Muslim Athlete for Wearing Hijab

October 1st, 2020

A 14 year old high school athlete had to choose between her faith and athletics when a ref told her she couldn't wear her hijab to a volleyball game. The rule cited only mentions hijabs, and no other religious garb.

Political & Religious Controversy 34 Comments

Christian Employees Fired for Refusing to Wear LGBT Rainbow Emblem, Lawsuit Alleges

September 17th, 2020

Grocery chain Kroger is being sued by two Christian former employees who say their religious rights were violated when they were fired after refusing to wear an emblem they interpreted as pro-LGBT. Is it discrimination?

Political & Religious Controversy 154 Comments

Supreme Court: It Is Illegal to Fire LGBTQ Employees Based on Identity

June 15th, 2020

In a watershed decision, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 it is illegal for employers to discriminate against their workers based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Up until today, that was entirely legal. No longer.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 21 Comments

J.K. Rowling Faces Backlash Over Trans Rights Comments

June 10th, 2020

J.K. Rowling, author of the famed 'Harry Potter' series, is under fire over comments about the trans rights movement. Supporters say she makes good points, but many critics say her concerns amount to "fearmongering."

LGBTQ & Human Rights 100 Comments

Fired Evangelical Postal Worker Sues USPS Over Requirement He Work Sundays

February 21st, 2020

An evangelical postal worker is suing USPS after he was fired, citing religious persecution. He claims that he should be able to take every Sunday off as a holy day of rest, despite USPS's no-exceptions Sunday policy.

Political & Religious Controversy 53 Comments

OK Boomer, Get Out: Church Asks Congregants Over Age 60 to Leave

January 23rd, 2020

One of the biggest struggles facing churches today is attracting Millennials. One church in Minnesota is taking a rather unique approach to convincing young people to visit: asking all the elderly congregants to leave.

Political & Religious Controversy 61 Comments

Civil Rights Groups Challenge Quebec Religious Symbols Ban in Court

October 4th, 2019

Activists are challenging Quebec's controversial religious symbols ban on the grounds it is discriminatory towards Muslims. But the courts say they've failed to show the bill has caused "irreparable harm."

Political & Religious Controversy 15 Comments

Pastafarian Pastor Delivers Controversial Opening Prayer at Government Meeting

September 23rd, 2019

A Pastafarian pastor in Alaska delivered the opening invocation at a government meeting, complete with colander on his head, pushing boundaries and poking fun at religious belief.

Humor & Satire 50 Comments

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