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New "Jesus-Centric" Phone Network Blocks Porn, LGBTQ Content

May 6th, 2026

A new Christian phone company is hoping that users will pay $30 per month for their new "Jesus-centric" phone plan, which bans users from seeing anything they deem objectionable, including pornography and LGBTQ content.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 15 Comments

Scientology 'Speed Runs' Go Viral, Church Calls Them 'Hate Crimes'

May 4th, 2026

A new trend on TikTok has people entering Scientology buildings and racing through their halls as quickly as possible. The Church of Scientology isn't laughing, alleging this viral trend is actually a hate crime.

Political & Religious Controversy 42 Comments

'Ex-Mo' Influencers Mount Social Media Blitz Against Mormon Church

September 15th, 2025

TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are the new battleground for Mormonism. As #exmo influencers like Alyssa Grenfell go viral and rack up millions of views, the LDS Church is deploying missionaries to push back online.

Political & Religious Controversy 44 Comments

Etsy Witches: Spells, Curses, and the Rise of Online Magic for Hire

September 11th, 2025

Over the past few years, Etsy has seen a quiet explosion in sellers offering magical services. But what does it mean to hire an Etsy witch, and what are the consequences?

Pagan & Wiccan 89 Comments

Over Half of Christians Admit to Watching Porn, Study Shows

October 23rd, 2024

Is there any shame in watching porn if you’re a churchgoer? Decades of mainstream Christian teachings would lead one to assume the answer is yes, but according to a new study, times might be changing.

Christian 152 Comments

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.

Science & Technology 68 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.

Pagan & Wiccan 68 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.

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.

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 44 Comments

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