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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 | 1 Comment »

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 | 91 Comments »

"What About Welcome the Stranger?" Faith Leaders React to Immigration Restrictions

May 11th, 2023

Would Jesus approve of deportations? Faith leaders are weighing in on the end of the controversial Title 42, a Trump-era policy that severely limited immigration. How far should 'love thy neighbor' reasonably extend? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 57 Comments »

Did Demons Oust Tucker Carlson From Fox News? Evangelists Weigh In

May 4th, 2023

Was Tucker Carlson fired by demons? As speculation runs rampant as to why television's most popular cable news host was let go from Fox News, some evangelists say that Satan's handprints (hoofprints?) are all over this. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 110 Comments »

Catholic Church Lobbies for Loophole on Child Abuse Reporting Bill

February 23rd, 2023

Should clergy be required to report child sex abuse they hear about in confession? A new bill in Washington wants to make clergy mandatory reporters, but Catholics are demanding clergy-penitent privilege remain. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 99 Comments »

New Florida Law Could Send Teachers to Prison Over "Inappropriate" Books in Classrooms

January 27th, 2023

A new obscenity law in Florida could put teachers and librarians in the Sunshine State at risk of felony prosecution if they expose children to any books deemed "pornographic" or inappropriate. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 176 Comments »

Missouri Clergy Unite to Oppose State's Abortion Restrictions

January 26th, 2023

An interfaith group is challenging Missouri's strict anti-abortion law, arguing that lawmakers were blatantly imposing an evangelical Christian view of life and conception when passing the law. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 74 Comments »

War on Halloween? Unlikely Alliance Teams Up to Take Down Spooky Season

October 17th, 2022

Is Halloween canceled? Religious conservatives have long sought to end the 'Satanic' holiday, but now schools around the country are canceling Halloween... for not being inclusive enough. Has the War on Halloween begun? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 80 Comments »

Shinzo Abe's Assassination Shines Light On Controversial "Cult" Church

September 1st, 2022

The alleged killer of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says he did so because of Abe's political relationship with the Unification Church, a controversial church known for mass weddings and large donation requests. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 30 Comments »

Cross-Shaped Pier Makes Waves at Jersey Shore

August 26th, 2022

A proposed cross-shaped pier in the Methodist community of Ocean Grove, New Jersey has some LGBTQ residents upset, suggesting that the new pier is a hostile symbol representative of Christian nationalism. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 32 Comments »

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