Pastor Archives - Page 2 of 3
July 22nd, 2021
Is purity patriarchy? A Christian youth pastor is apologizing for instituting a 'one piece swimsuits only' rule at his youth camps, saying sorry for telling girls to cover up instead of telling boys to be respectful.
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September 30th, 2020
Nikole Mitchell's career turn from pastor to stripper might seem a surprising career turn. But there are millions of Millennials who likely relate to her story of sexual repression and shame under 'purity culture'.
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December 19th, 2019
Despite many tangible victories, there is still much progress left to be made in the transgender rights movement. One place where acceptance has proven fleeting is houses of worship, and pastors are speaking out.
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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.
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March 4th, 2019
The controversy-seeking Memphis pastor Thaddeus Matthews, who styles himself as the 'cussing pastor', is in hot water again, this time for hosting a twerking contest in his church.
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October 1st, 2018
A Catholic priest has been removed from his Chicago parish after performing an exorcism on a rainbow flag, cutting it into pieces, and burning it with the help of like-minded parishioners. Did the church have a choice?
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September 7th, 2018
A controversial broadcaster-turned-pastor is cussing his way to online notoriety, and he "doesn’t give a damn" what traditional Christians might think about it.
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June 13th, 2018
A pastor organized a group baptism ceremony to welcome newcomers into his church, but the event went from holy to horrific when a large crocodile suddenly emerged from the murky waters.
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May 10th, 2018
A Baptist church leader has come under fire after old sermons resurfaced revealing backwards views about sexuality, divorce, and domestic abuse. Patterson has only doubled down on his claims and isn't backing down.
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