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President Trump's Prayer Initiative Draws Praise – And Outrage

September 12th, 2025

President Trump is calling on Americans to pray ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary with an initiative called America Prays. Is it a unifying call for faith, or a constitutional overstep favoring Christianity?

Political & Religious Controversy 96 Comments

Should Women Vote? One Influential Pastor Says No

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 100 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 142 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 122 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 131 Comments

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?

Political & Religious Controversy 106 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 171 Comments

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.

Science & Technology 82 Comments

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 277 Comments

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