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Border Patrol: We Need More Chaplains

December 6th, 2024

There are more than 200 chaplains in the U.S. Border Patrol, but the agency says they need more, to address the mental and spiritual wellbeing of their workforce, which is more than 20,000 strong.

Uncategorized 19 Comments

Women Vow Sex Strike Following Election of Donald Trump

November 11th, 2024

Inspired by a controversial South Korean movement known as 4B, American women are vowing a sex strike following the election of Donald Trump as president, swearing off sex to punish young men and hit them where it hurts.

Political & Religious Controversy 379 Comments

The Universal Life Church Keeps Moving Forward

November 8th, 2024

We understand many of you are scared. While we cannot predict the future, we're in the fight with you, and will continue to do all that we can to ensure everyone has the right to marry the person they love.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 25 Comments

Texas Woman's Case Shines Spotlight on Strict Abortion Laws

December 14th, 2023

Texas woman Kate Cox is seeking an abortion because her fetus is extremely unlikely to survive, and may even be stillborn. The Texas Supreme Court and Attorney General are both refusing, and now she's left the state.

Political & Religious Controversy 272 Comments

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?

Political & Religious Controversy 208 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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 216 Comments

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