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After Praying, Judge Lets Convicted Rapist Off Easy

December 2nd, 2021

Does God have a place in the legal system? A New York judge is drawing criticism for prayed over how to sentence a convicted rapist, before sentencing the young man to eight years probation instead of jailtime. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 57 Comments »

Juror Removed From Trial for Trusting God Over Evidence

February 25th, 2021

A juror in a high stakes Florida trial was kicked from the jury after saying during deliberation that God told them the defendant was Not Guilty, despite evidence to the contrary. Should jurors listen to God? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 48 Comments »

Coronavirus, Murder Hornets Spark Concern of Biblical Punishment

May 8th, 2020

Deadly 'murder hornets' just hit the west coast of the United States. those deadly pests along with the coronavirus pandemic have some religious leaders thinking that we may be experiencing God's wrath. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 77 Comments »

Can Prayer Cure Coronavirus? Some Governments Think So

February 25th, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to fan fears of an impending pandemic, some government officials are turning to a familiar ally for combating dangerous threats: prayer. But is that really the best way to stop the spread? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 51 Comments »

Rick Perry Claims Trump is God's "Chosen One"

November 27th, 2019

Rick Perry has given Christians a little more to chew on this upcoming Thanksgiving. The former Texas governor and presidential hopeful turned… self-styled theologian(?) says Trump is God's "chosen one." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 58 Comments »

Does God Approve of Our Thanksgiving Gluttony?

November 21st, 2019

On Thanksgiving, most of us sit down to dinner with family, talk about what we're most thankful for, and then eat until we feel like we're going to explode. Does God approve of our seasonal overindulgence? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 61 Comments »

Marianne Williamson Says Democrats Are “Godless”

September 17th, 2019

While taping a television interview, Marianne Williamson was caught on a hot mic telling the interviewers that conservatives have been much kinder to her than some of the "godless" people on the left. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 38 Comments »

'Duck Dynasty' Star Claims People Need Jesus, Not Health Care

February 6th, 2019

According to "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson, the most important health insurance card one can get is not issued by any company – it comes from God. “I already have health care,” he explained in a recent television segment. “It’s given to me by God. Eternal health care.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 42 Comments »

In Final Book, Stephen Hawking Says “There Is No God”

October 23rd, 2018

One of the most celebrated, brilliant and iconic physicists of our time has left behind one last metaphysical hot take. "There is no God. No one directs the universe," writes Stephen Hawking in his final book. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 221 Comments »

North Carolina GOP Candidate: "God is a White Supremacist"

July 3rd, 2018

GOP candidate Russell Walker made national headlines after someone discovered a website he built which uses biblical arguments to promote white supremacy. Despite Republican party leaders pulling their support, Walker appears to be sticking to his guns. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 76 Comments »