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Evangelical Pastor Arrested for Holding Church Service During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 3rd, 2020

Evangelical pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has been arrested for continuing to hold church services in spite of a countywide order to close all non-essential businesses due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 15 Comments »

NYC Mayor Threatens Churches Holding Services During COVID-19 with Shutdown

April 1st, 2020

With some churches still holding services in NYC against the state's guidelines for combating COVID-19, Mayor Bill de Blasio is saying he'll shutter churches permanently if they continue to host weekly services. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 26 Comments »

Atheist Groups Furious After Oklahoma House Passes Bill Requiring 'In God We Trust' Signs in All State Buildings

March 5th, 2020

Oklahoma is considering a law that would require all 342 state buildings to display 'In God We Trust' signs. Atheists are outraged over what they believe to be a blatant violation of separation of church and state. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 57 Comments »

Do Fewer Americans Want God in the White House?

February 13th, 2020

A new Gallup poll shows that 60% of Americans would be willing to vote for an atheist for president. With poll after poll showing that the atheism stigma is fading, are Americans ready to say goodbye to God in politics? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 81 Comments »

Legalized Prostitution: What Does the Bible Say?

February 12th, 2020

Some 2020 candidates have brought up the idea of decriminalizing prostitution. As that idea gains ground in some Democratic circles, many Republicans are balking. In the decriminalization debate, whose side is God on? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 119 Comments »

Caged Jesus: Church Nativity Scene Sets Off Fiery Debate

December 12th, 2019

A controversial nativity scene at a California church, featuring baby Jesus behind bars separated from his parents, has sparked a larger debate about immigration and Christian values. See what critics are saying. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 31 Comments »

Rick Perry Claims Trump is God's "Chosen One"

November 27th, 2019

Rick Perry has given Christians a little more to chew on this upcoming Thanksgiving. The former Texas governor and presidential hopeful turned… self-styled theologian(?) says Trump is God's "chosen one." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 58 Comments »

Pastor Takes on AOC for House Seat

November 15th, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is defending her House of Representatives seat next year, her first re-election since her surprise win in 2018. Now a local pastor is mounting a primary challenge for 2020, hoping his brand of religious centrism will appeal to voters more than AOC's Democratic Socialism. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 84 Comments »

Who is Paula White? Meet the Prosperity Gospel Preaching Televangelist Joining the Trump White House

November 8th, 2019

President Trump has long leaned on prosperity-preaching televangelist Paula White for faith guidance. As one of his most vocal public supporters, she's made controversial statements suggesting God would vote for Trump in 2020. Now she's an employee at the White House and not everyone is pleased. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 49 Comments »

San Francisco Blacklists 22 States Over Strict Abortion Laws

October 30th, 2019

Starting in 2020, the city of San Francisco will refuse to do business with 22 states that have restrictive abortion laws. Faith leaders and pro-life activists alike are upset that one city's progressive politics might impact their home state's bottom line. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 52 Comments »