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Women in the Draft? Senate Proposal Runs Into Biblical Opposition

July 23rd, 2021

Should women be forced to sign up for the military draft, like men do? A new congressional proposal says yes, but it's run into a powerful enemy: Evangelical Christians, who are in favor of traditional gender roles. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 122 Comments »

Boy Will NOT Be Boys: First Wave of Girls Attain Eagle Scout Rank

March 9th, 2021

A few years ago, the Boy Scouts made a controversial decision - to admit girls. Now, they're celebrating the first girls to attain Eagle Scout rank, reigniting the debate on if girls and boys should scout together. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 48 Comments »

Amen... and A-Woman? Congressional Prayer Causes a Stir

January 8th, 2021

The 117th Congress opened their first session with a prayer that ended with the phrase “Amen… and a-woman.” Many Christians were outraged by the modification. But what is the history behind the word "amen," exactly? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 56 Comments »

Congress Approves Gender-Neutral Language as Faith Leaders Fume

January 7th, 2021

Some Christian leaders - and politicians - are crying foul on new rules governing the House of Representatives, including the adoption of gender neutral language. Critics say the new phrasing denies God's authority. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 134 Comments »

Christians Outraged Over Female Rapper's Explicit New Music Video

August 12th, 2020

Female rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion made a raunchy music video that fans say is all about empowerment and sexual expression. However, faith leaders and conservatives say it's immoral – and even sacrilegious. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 87 Comments »

Bucking Gender Norms, Couple Flips Coin to Choose Last Name

January 17th, 2020

Unsure of what to do with their last names when they married, a Florida couple left it up to chance and flipped a coin. Jeff Ward, who took his wife's name, said it was "a good step towards an equal partnership." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 11 Comments »

Should Women Have the Right to Become Clergy?

February 14th, 2019

For centuries, the position of clergy was reserved exclusively for men. The rules were pretty simple: men were expected to lead, and women to follow. Is it time for things to change? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 107 Comments »

Boy Scouts No More: Group Changes Name, Will Allow Girls to Join

May 8th, 2018

The Boy Scouts officially announced they'll be dropping "boy" from their name and will allow girls to join. Proponents of gender equality applauded the decision, but critics insist it's just political correctness. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 56 Comments »

Justin Trudeau Wants Us to Ditch "Mankind" in Favor of "Peoplekind"

February 6th, 2018

Justin Trudeau believes it's time to move on from the term "mankind". During an event last week, Trudeau interrupted a young woman in the audience, telling her not to use the term “mankind” and instead say “peoplekind.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 50 Comments »

Café “Gender Tax” Sparks Uproar

August 11th, 2017

A sign placed outside a café in Australia has created quite the stir. The “Handsome Her” coffee shop had only just opened when it was thrust into the limelight – but not necessarily in a positive sense. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 26 Comments »