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Kanye West Says Jesus Teaches to "Love Everyone, Even Nazis"

December 2nd, 2022

In a recent interview, Kanye West doubled down on his antisemitic beliefs, claiming that he "loves Hitler." Kanye insists that his views stem from biblical teachings, but some pastors disagree with this framing. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 89 Comments »

Should White Christian Parents Be Allowed to Adopt Native American Children?

November 14th, 2022

Should Native American children up for adoption be taken away from their culture and religion? That’s the question at the heart of a monumental Supreme Court case that could reshape how adoption works. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 101 Comments »

'In God We Trust' Decals on Police Vehicles Spark Controversy

May 19th, 2022

A Kansas city council recently voted to add 'In God We Trust' decals to police vehicles, on the condition that other faiths could do the same. Now everyone from atheists to Satanists want their logos on the PD vehicles. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 155 Comments »

WV Governor: God Will Save Us From Climate Change, So Keep Drilling

March 22nd, 2022

God wouldn't let his creation destroy themselves... right? West Virginia Governor Jim Justice recently said that we should drill more fossil fuels, because God would never climate change destroy us all. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 61 Comments »

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 | 58 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 »