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Missouri Clergy Unite to Oppose State's Abortion Restrictions

January 26th, 2023

An interfaith group is challenging Missouri's strict anti-abortion law, arguing that lawmakers were blatantly imposing an evangelical Christian view of life and conception when passing the law. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 74 Comments »

Expelling Satan: Parents Want Metalhead High School Principal Fired

October 15th, 2021

A high school principal is under fire from concerned parents, all because she loves the metal band Iron Maiden and posed with a handmade '666' sign. Students love her, but some parents think she's downright demonic. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 51 Comments »

Texas Lawmaker Wants Bible to Be Official State Book

October 6th, 2021

One Texas representative just introduced a resolution to make the Bible the officla book of Texas, arguing it's historical context in Texas history. Critics say it's a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. Giddy up. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 116 Comments »

Teacher: Using Preferred Pronouns for Trans Kids "Defiles" God

June 10th, 2021

It's a pronoun showdown! A teacher is on leave after srefusing to call transgender children by their preferred pronouns because it "defiles" God. Now he's suing, saying the school violated his freedom of religion. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 85 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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 154 Comments »

Chaplain Under Fire for Sharing Book That Describes Coronavirus as God's Judgment

May 7th, 2020

A military chaplain is facing scrutiny for sharing an ebook with his subordinates called 'Coronavirus and Christ' that says that coronavirus infection is God's judgment for sin. Now activists are seeking punishment. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 36 Comments »

Maryland Peace Cross Memorial Can Stay, Supreme Court Rules

June 24th, 2019

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the Bladensburg Peace Cross is more memorial than religious symbol, so it can remain on public grounds and continue to receive taxpayer-funded maintenance. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 73 Comments »

Muslim Activist Calls for Jihad Against Trump Administration

July 13th, 2017

Linda Sarsour, one of the leading Muslim activists in the U.S., gave a passionate speech at the annual convention for the Islamic Society of North America earlier this month. Included in her speech were some highly controversial remarks that have everybody tal Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 137 Comments »

Christian Student Expelled After Calling Gay Marriage “Sinful”

April 27th, 2017

Sheffield University has been recognized as one of top 100 colleges in the world, but now the college is making headlines for the wrong reasons. Controversy erupted last year after university officials expelled a Christian student for his views on gay marriage Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 150 Comments »

Kentucky Putting the Bible Back in Schools

April 25th, 2017

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has signed a bill that will allow public schools in the state to teach Bible study classes. While these classes would not be mandatory, they are nonetheless proving controversial. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 147 Comments »