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Second Coming? Billboard Comparing Trump to Jesus Sparks Backlash

September 22nd, 2021

A controversial Georgia billboard implying that former President Trump is the messiah has been removed after an outpouring of outrage from shocked Christians on the internet, who called it outrageous and blasphemous. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 25 Comments »

Comrade Christ? Communist Leader Says Jesus Was 'First Communist'

September 10th, 2021

Was Jesus a communist? One prominent Russian communist leader thinks so, arguing that the apostles and Jesus lived in communal spaces and shared resources, similar to communism. Of course, not everyone agrees. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 64 Comments »

Florida to Require Prayer in Schools Under New Law

June 18th, 2021

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just signed into law a bill that mandates a minute of silence in every public school classroom across the state for 'reflection'. Critics say it's a 'prayer in school' bill by another name. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 70 Comments »

All God's Children? New Bill Sparks Debate on Trans Rights

February 26th, 2021

The Equality Act is being debated in Congress, which would extend legal discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ individuals. It's renewing the debate on what legal protections transgender individuals should have. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 114 Comments »

God's Plan? Virginia Set to Abolish the Death Penalty

February 25th, 2021

Virginian politicians just voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the first Southern and 23rd state overall to do so. There's a big question at the heart of the debate: Is the death penalty morally defensible? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 40 Comments »

Does America Need a National Hymn to Heal Racial Divisions? One Politician Thinks So

January 27th, 2021

In the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, one politician is proposing America legally adopt a 'National Hymn' to help the nation heal. Secular activists say that flies in the face of separation of church and state. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 37 Comments »

For First Time, Catholics Control All 3 Branches of US Government

January 22nd, 2021

President Joe Biden, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi are all Catholic. What effect will three Catholics heading the three branches of govenment have? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 177 Comments »

Faith Leaders Respond to Violence at the Capitol

January 12th, 2021

Faith leaders are grappling with and speaking out against the abundant Christian nationalism on display at the violent assault at the US Capitol on January 6th that left five people, including one Capitol officer, dead. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 97 Comments »

CNN Anchor Mocks Politician as "Bible Boy"

January 8th, 2021

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo called Senator Marco Rubio "Bible Boy", an apparent reference to Rubio's daily scripture tweets. Should a politician's faith be fair game for criticism, or should it be off-limits? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 165 Comments »

Amen... and A-Woman? Congressional Prayer Causes a Stir

January 8th, 2021

The 117th Congress opened their first session with a prayer that ended with the phrase “Amen… and a-woman.” Many Christians were outraged by the modification. But what is the history behind the word "amen," exactly? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 56 Comments »