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God Hates Dinosaurs? Christian Group Wants Dinosaur Statue Removed

September 8th, 2020

Did scientists make up dinosaurs to make Christians look bad? That's what the group Christians Against Dinosaurs believes, and they're targeting a T-Rex statue outside a Tucson McDonald's, demanding it be torn down.

Science & Technology 84 Comments

A Sinner in the Ranks? Falwell Family Behavior Casts Pall over Faith Message

August 31st, 2020

Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. is out at his job at Liberty University following a sex scandal. It's an interesting turn for a family you could call the architects of the culture war and the Religious Right.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Evangelical Group: Christians, Please Don't Ignore COVID Science

August 28th, 2020

In the wake of report after report of Christian churches opening their pews during COVID-19, a prominent group of pro-science Evangelicals is pleading with their fellow Christians to mask-up and stay home.

Science & Technology 45 Comments

New Survey: Half of Americans Believe Bible Should Influence US Law

April 17th, 2020

A new survey shows that half of Americans believe that the Bible should influence US law. Meanwhile, atheists overwhelmingly oppose the idea, saying a secular nation should not be influenced by any holy book.

Political & Religious Controversy 55 Comments

Evangelical Pastor Arrested for Holding Church Service During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 3rd, 2020

Evangelical pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has been arrested for continuing to hold church services in spite of a countywide order to close all non-essential businesses due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Political & Religious Controversy 83 Comments

Evangelist Franklin Graham Sues UK Venues for Tour Cancellations Over His Anti-Gay Rhetoric

March 6th, 2020

Evangelist Franklin Graham is suing venues in the UK for canceling his upcoming speaking tour over his anti-LGBT views. Graham insists his right to free speech has been violated, and that this is religious persecution.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 31 Comments

Who is Paula White? Meet the Prosperity Gospel Preaching Televangelist Joining the Trump White House

November 8th, 2019

President Trump has long leaned on prosperity-preaching televangelist Paula White for faith guidance. As one of his most vocal public supporters, she's made controversial statements suggesting God would vote for Trump in 2020. Now she's an employee at the White House and not everyone is pleased.

Political & Religious Controversy 50 Comments

Evangelical Chicago Students Sue City for Right to Preach at Local Park

September 27th, 2019

Four evangelical students are suing the city of Chicago after the city essentially banned preaching at Millennium Park, a popular tourist destination. The students say their First Amendment rights are being violated.

Political & Religious Controversy 30 Comments

Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Calls Republicans Who Oppose Raising Minimum Wage 'So-Called Christians'

August 2nd, 2019

Pete Buttigieg recently said Republicans who oppose raising the minimum wage are 'so-called Christians'. Conservatives quickly shot back, attacking the South Bend mayor for his sexuality and stance on abortion.

Political & Religious Controversy 28 Comments

Are Evangelicals Responsible for LGBT Skepticism of Religion?

June 14th, 2019

The Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study found that LGBT adults are losing their religion. Is a lack of Evangelical acceptance driving LGBT adults away from church pews, or is it something else?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 158 Comments

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