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No Husband, No Healthcare? Unmarried Woman Denied Prenatal Care

July 25th, 2025

A pregnant woman in Tennessee was denied prenatal care simply for being unmarried. Thanks to a new state law, doctors can now refuse treatment based on religious beliefs. Is this what “pro-life” looks like?

Political & Religious Controversy 118 Comments

Is It Immoral to Celebrate a CEO's Murder?

December 16th, 2024

Public indifference to the United Healthcare CEO's murder has sparked widespread debate about the U.S. healthcare system and the morality of celebrating a killing. It has also spurred religious ethicists to weigh in.

Life and Death 450 Comments

Church Claims Prayer Regrew Woman's Amputated Toes

March 29th, 2023

A Missouri woman claims that three of her severed toes grew back thanks to the power of prayer, but she's refusing to provide evidence of the apparent medical miracle. Now, there's a website demanding she show proof.

Political & Religious Controversy 93 Comments

Christian Nurse Barred From Wearing Cross Necklace Wins Lawsuit

January 13th, 2022

A nurse in the UK alleged that she was the victim of religious discrimination when hospital management told her to remove her cross necklace, arguing it posed an infection risk to patients. She sued them - and won.

Political & Religious Controversy 82 Comments

“My Vagina Has to Breathe" – Mormon Women Protest Uncomfortable Temple Garments

July 27th, 2021

The temple garments worn by most Mormons are an important part of their faith, but an increasing number of women are speaking out on the issues they have with the garment. As one said, "my vagina needs to breathe."

Political & Religious Controversy 117 Comments

How to Break the News: You Won’t Be Home for the Holidays

November 18th, 2020

Whether you have been looking for an excuse to be dismissed from the holiday chaos, or you have legitimate health concerns due to the pandemic, you may be looking for a way out of this year’s annual family gathering.

Life and Death 20 Comments

Church Group Fined for Promoting Bleach as a Cure for Coronavirus

May 15th, 2020

An Australian chapter of the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing has been fined over $150,000 for promoting a miracle cure for Covid-19. According to experts, the main ingredient in the "magic" substance is bleach.

Political & Religious Controversy 41 Comments

Church and State Collide During Easter Services

April 15th, 2020

Despite stay-at-home orders designed to stop the spread of coronavirus, many churches held in-person Easter services this weekend, potentially putting the lives of attendees and their loved ones at risk.

Political & Religious Controversy 19 Comments

Why Some Churchgoers Believe They're Immune to Coronavirus

April 8th, 2020

Churches across the country are leaving their doors open for visitors, going against the CDC's coronavirus recommendations. And some of their parishioners believe they are immune to the virus because of their faith.

Science & Technology 107 Comments

As Global Death Toll Mounts, Churches Choose God Over Science

March 25th, 2020

As we try to stop the spread of coronavirus, some church leaders are defying the mandatory quarantine laws and gathering their congregation on Sunday as usual, suggesting that they have a God-given exception to the rule.

Life and Death 38 Comments

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