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The Software Faith Groups Use to Fight Against Porn

November 10th, 2023

Software called that tracks users’ online behavior to stop them from viewing "sinful" material, like pornography, has become popular in evangelical circles. We dug into the history of this software and how it works. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Christian | 60 Comments »

What is WitchTok? Meet the Internet's Spellcasters

September 22nd, 2023

'WitchTok' may be the fastest growing spiritual or religious movement today. TikTok witches have tens of billions of views online, and are using their powers to both hex political rivals, but also find community. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 66 Comments »

Bible Websites Get Reported for Violating New Anti-Porn Laws

September 11th, 2023

Is the Bible pornographic? Citing eyebrow-raising passages and using some states' own anti-porn laws against them, online activists are trying to get websites hosting the Bible to require age verification before use. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 181 Comments »

Is the Internet Too Gay? One Faith-Based Tech Company Thinks So

June 14th, 2021

A new Christian internet filter seeks to prevent impressionable young eyes from even learning about homosexuality. And they're not stopping there - porn, abortion, anti-Christian websites - all blocked off. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 96 Comments »

Pro-LGBTQ Bakery Experiences Worst, and Best, of the Internet

June 9th, 2021

A Texas bakery went viral after its post about LGBT Pride-themed cookies generated some nasty backlash from critics. But the real story was how the community rallied around this small business in the aftermath. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 44 Comments »

Christian OnlyFans Model: God Doesn't Judge Me

January 28th, 2021

Lindsay Capuano is a popular Instagram model and OnlyFans star, who sells risque photos of herself online to scores of fans. She's also a devout Christian, and says that God doesn't judge her choice of career. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 84 Comments »

Taking Jesus Online: Churches Adapt in the Digital Age

May 15th, 2019

Life in the digital age revolves around smartphones and internet connections. Now some tech-savvy churches are using unique approaches to capitalize on our digital dependence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 23 Comments »

A Look Into the World of Vlogging

May 9th, 2016

Remember when online blogging was the newest thing? Well these days it’s all about video blogging, or vlogging, for short. Online vloggers make videos on a whole range of topics and offer their opinions. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Uncategorized, Science & Technology | 3 Comments »

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