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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

How to Hold a Virtual Wedding in the Age of Coronavirus

March 20th, 2020

If you’re due to get married or officiate a wedding this year, the coronavirus outbreak could seriously impact the big day. That's why some couples are reworking their wedding plans to take the ceremony virtual.

Weddings 3 Comments

Church's Pseudoscience Coronavirus 'Cure' Infects Dozens

March 19th, 2020

A South Korean church tried to safeguard its congregants from coronavirus by spraying saltwater into each of their mouths. Now dozens have contracted the virus, after church leaders failed to disinfect the shared nozzle.

Science & Technology 9 Comments

Defying Public Health Experts, Some Churches Refuse to Close

March 18th, 2020

During the current pandemic, the CDC recommends that we avoid gatherings of 10 or more people to help curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Some church leaders are pushing back, insisting God's door never closes.

Political & Religious Controversy 160 Comments

Crystal Healing: Does This New Age Phenomenon Actually Work?

February 26th, 2020

Chances are you've heard of crystal healing: putting different crystals on different parts of your body to cure maladies as varied as anxiety, aches or pains, or lack of libido. Does this New Age technique actually work?

Science & Technology 44 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?

Political & Religious Controversy 51 Comments

The 11th Plague? Pastor Claims Coronavirus is God's Punishment for Sin

January 31st, 2020

The Bible says that ten plagues were inflicted on the Egyptians by God. With the coronavirus outbreak continuing to grow, one evangelical pastor insists this is an eleventh plague – God's punishment for humanity’s sins.

Political & Religious Controversy 108 Comments

Holy Outbreaks? The Truth About Religious Vaccine Exemption

March 4th, 2019

Health officials are worried the religious exemption for vaccination is causing outbreaks of deadly diseases nationwide. Now lawmakers are fighting to remove that exemption before more people get sick.

Political & Religious Controversy 207 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.”

Political & Religious Controversy 42 Comments

Children’s Hospital Eliminates Gender Markers from Patient Wristbands

September 25th, 2018

Children’s Hospital of Colorado has found itself at the center of controversy after a recent announcement that it will no longer be printing gender markers on the wristbands it gives to patients. LGBTQ groups support the decision, but critics say it could prove dangerous.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 65 Comments

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