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Missouri Clergy Challenge State's Abortion Ban

November 27th, 2023

Clergy in Missouri are challenging that state's strict abortion ban, citing legislators' statements that they were motivated by faith to pass the law. Is an abortion ban tantamount to pushing biblical values? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 121 Comments »

Can a Hindu be President? Voters Split on Candidate's Faith

September 4th, 2023

Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy made waves at the GOP presidential debate, but some Christians may not be on board with his Hindu faith. Will an evangelical electorate vote for a Hindu as commander in chief? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 223 Comments »

Are Jesus's Teachings "Too Weak"? Some Evangelicals Say So

August 17th, 2023

Has Jesus gone soft? One prominent pastor says he's concerned about the direction of Christianity, fearing that many Christians find the teachings of Jesus Christ weak. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 257 Comments »

Burn After Reading: History of the Marijuana Tax Act

July 31st, 2023

August 2nd is the 86th anniversary of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, which made recreational marijuana use and sale all but illegal in the United States. Almost a century later, what is the legacy of that legislation? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 97 Comments »

Will God Save Us From Climate Change? People of Faith Are Split

July 31st, 2023

The Bible says that Christians are to be stewards of the Earth. So why do so many of those who identify as highly religious not believe in climate change? Christians are split on how to approach this issue. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 202 Comments »

Texas Judge Won't Perform Same-Sex Marriages, Citing Faith Beliefs

July 21st, 2023

Can a Christian judge refuse to perform same-sex marriages at the courthouse, even though that falls under her job duties? Citing a recent Supreme Court ruling, a Texas judge says she can refuse same-sex couples. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 216 Comments »

Atheists Demand Chalk Cross at AR Governor's Mansion Be Removed

July 7th, 2023

A group of secular activists is demanding the removal of a cross drawn in sidewalk chalk on the front steps of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, but AR Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is refusing to back down. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 161 Comments »

Bible, Book of Mormon Removed From Utah Schools for "Offensive" Content

June 8th, 2023

Is the Bible too NSFW for schools? A parent used a new Utah law which allows parents to challenge any books at their child's school to get the Bible removed, alleging it is too violent and pornographic for kids. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 179 Comments »

Christians React to Chick-Fil-A Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

June 2nd, 2023

Did Chick-fil-A go 'woke'? Some Christians are reacting strongly to the news that the Christian favorite hired a diversity chief, arguing that not only is promoting inclusion catering to wokeness, but also unbiblical. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 99 Comments »

The Real History of the Little Mermaid

May 26th, 2023

With the release of Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid on the horizon, some are criticizing the casting of black actress Halle Bailey as unscientific or inaccurate to the original Danish folktale. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 105 Comments »

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