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August 15th, 2025
Self-described Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson says women shouldn’t vote, and his shocking views are gaining influence nationwide - and he's even found some powerful friends in Washington D.C.
Are Missionaries Using Secret Devices to Evangelize Uncontacted Tribes?
August 7th, 2025
The debate on the ethics of missionary work was recently reignited after solar-powered devices bearing Bible verses were found in a remote part of the Amazon jungle home to the uncontacted Korubo tribe.
Southern Baptists Vote to Overturn Gay Marriage
June 11th, 2025
The nation's largest Protestant denomination is set to approve resolutions calling for the reversal of Obergefell v. Hodges, which could indicate an evangelical appetite to legally challenge same-sex marriage.
KFC Ad Accused of Mocking Religion and Baptism
April 11th, 2025
KFC’s surreal ‘Believe’ ad—featuring a gravy baptism—has sparked outrage online, with many calling it a mockery of Christianity. Now, the brand is deep-fried in controversy, but isn't backing down.
WH Faith Advisor: Send Me $1,000 for Blessings From God
March 27th, 2025
Televangelist Paula White claims seven divine blessings are yours—if you send her $1,000. As her Easter pitch goes viral, the internet isn’t buying her holy price tag, and some say it's more fraud than faith.
Pope Francis and JD Vance Spar Over 'Ordo Amoris'
February 17th, 2025
Vice President JD Vance recently promoted 'ordo amoris', the philosophy that God calls us to love in a hierarchy, with family at the top and foreigners at the bottom. Does 'love thy neighbor' come with conditions?
Does God Really Want Us To Love Our Neighbors?
February 13th, 2025
President Trump's recent pausing of the refugee program in the United States has prompted much backlash, including a strong reaction from Pope Francis, who begs the president to reverse course on the refugee ban.
Faith Groups Are Using an App to Target Converts, Sparking Privacy Concerns
March 21st, 2024
Evangelical Christians are using a new app to proselytize to their neighbors. The Bless Every Home app gives users access to extremely specific demographic data on their neighbors to help their religious conversion.
Thousands Sign Petition Protesting "Blatantly Gay" Jewelry Ad
February 9th, 2024
Thousands have signed a petition protesting a new ad by jewelry maker Pandora. The commercial features a lesbian couple embracing, and now some are protesting the jeweler for "flaunting" gay relationships in their face.
Inside the Christian Hacker Network Secretly Targeting Sex Workers
August 4th, 2023
Hacking for Jesus? A group of Christian hackers say they're finding out information about sex workers and human traffickers with the power of Christ. But not all sex workers agree this is for the greater good.
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