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Jesus Saves, They Spend: Christian Group Intends to Drop $1 Billion on Pro-Jesus Ads

February 6th, 2023

A Christian group funded by wealthy donors intends to spend $1 billion dollars over the next 3 years promoting Jesus Christ. But critics say he doesn't need the promotion, and the money would be better spent elsewhere. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 69 Comments »

How Officiating Weddings Can Become a Meaningful Part-Time Job

December 15th, 2022

Performing weddings provides a front seat to true love while padding your bank account at the same time. One ULC minister shares the story of how she started officiating and what the role means to her. Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education | 11 Comments »

Would Jesus Unionize? Lawsuit Argues Unions Are Anti-Christian

November 28th, 2022

Is the Bible secretly anti-union? A San Francisco-based worker is suing his employer after being forced to pay mandatory union dues as a condition of employment, arguing that paying dues violates his religious freedom. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 21 Comments »

Brooklyn Pastor Robbed of $1 Million Worth of Jewelry During Sermon

July 26th, 2022

A Brooklyn pastor was robbed of roughly one million in jewelry during a livestreamed Sunday sermon. The robbery has opened a dialogue on just how much money clergy should have, and whether they should flaunt it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 80 Comments »

Are Landlords Who Evict People "Bad Christians"?

January 13th, 2022

Can Christians raise rent on struggling tenants and still have a clean conscience? Christian finance guru recently caused controversy when he said that Christian landlords aren't "bad Christians" for raising rent. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 95 Comments »

Utah Billionaire Leaves LDS Church, Donates to LGBTQ Group

December 29th, 2021

Utah's richest man just quit the Mormon Church with a very public goodbye. In a letter written to church leadership, billionaire Jeff Green said that he believes the LDS Church is actively harming LGBTQ individuals. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 39 Comments »

'Bags of Cash' Found in Walls of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church

December 10th, 2021

A plumber found thousands of dollars in cash in the walls at Lakewood Church, a megachurch in the Houson area headed by televangelist Joel Osteen. As the money came tumbling out of the walls, so did the questions. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 75 Comments »

Kentucky School Gets Around 'In God We Trust' Requirement by Framing Dollar Bill

August 23rd, 2019

Kentucky requires schools to prominently display the national motto, "In God We Trust", somewhere in every public school in the state. One school district came up with a clever workaround to protest a law they view as unconstitutional. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 17 Comments »

Church Stamps Harriet Tubman's Face on $20 Bills

June 10th, 2019

The Trump Administration has shelved a redesign of the $20 bill that would have put Harriet Tubman's face front and center. Now one church is stamping her face on every $20 in the collection plate. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 141 Comments »

Instagram Account Highlights Hypocrisy of Popular Pastors

April 15th, 2019

A new Instagram account has caught on like wildfire in recent weeks, gaining over 125,000 followers (Christians and non-believers alike) by calling out high-profile pastors for their taste in expensive shoes and swag. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 45 Comments »

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