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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 47 Comments

Indiana Judge Says Abortion Ban Violates Religious Freedom

March 19th, 2026

A judge in Marion County, Indiana has blocked Indiana's near-total abortion ban on the grounds that it violates religious freedom. Here's what the plaintiffs are arguing, and why the judge agreed.

Political & Religious Controversy 126 Comments

A Carpenter Named Jesus is Facing Deportation

August 15th, 2025

A carpenter named Jesus has been arrested by ICE. Now his church community is fighting to keep him from being deported. How one man's story sheds light on the debate over what the future of America should look like.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 152 Comments

ULC Files Lawsuit Against Virginia Officials to Defend Rights of Ministers

May 27th, 2025

The ULC has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court against Virginia officials who have been discriminating against Universal Life Church ministers and denying them the right to perform wedding ceremonies.

Weddings 27 Comments

Is Oklahoma Heading Towards a Christian Crusade?

January 29th, 2025

An Oklahoma politician just proposed bills criminalizing abortion, drag, and porn while restricting divorce. He says it will restore "moral sanity" to his state, but critics call it a step toward Christian theocracy.

Political & Religious Controversy 81 Comments

Supreme Court Justice: U.S. Should Return to "Place of Godliness"

June 13th, 2024

Is it appropriate for a Supreme Court justice to agree that the United States needs to return to a place of godliness? Samuel Alito, a Catholic, is under fire after doing just that at a Supreme Court event.

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

Rabbi Fined For Hosting Religious Gatherings at Home Fights Back

February 19th, 2024

When does a house turn into a house of worship? A rabbi in Hawaii is suing the county after they fined him for hosting religious services in his home, arguing it was not zoned properly for worship services.

Political & Religious Controversy 124 Comments

Meet the Group Pushing "Biblical" Legislation in Congress

December 5th, 2023

Meet the National Association of Christian Lawmakers. In a few short years, they've recruited powerful allies to advance their agenda of passing biblical legislation in state legislatures across the country.

Political & Religious Controversy 319 Comments

School Board Member Barred From Quoting Bible Files Lawsuit

October 9th, 2023

An Arizona school board member is suing her district after she was repeatedly told to stop reciting biblical scripture at public school board meetings. She says she wasn't proselytizing, but secular activists disagree.

Political & Religious Controversy 254 Comments

Is There a War on Books in America?

September 25th, 2023

A national book banning crusade is no longer confined to schools – it's now expanding to public libraries. This means anyone who walks into a library could find the book they want to read "off limits."

Political & Religious Controversy 201 Comments

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