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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?

Political & Religious Controversy 98 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?

Political & Religious Controversy 120 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.

Political & Religious Controversy 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."

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 87 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.

Political & Religious Controversy 50 Comments

San Francisco Blacklists 22 States Over Strict Abortion Laws

October 30th, 2019

The city of San Francisco will refuse to do business with 22 states that have restrictive abortion laws. Faith leaders are upset that progressive politics might impact their state's bottom line.

Political & Religious Controversy 52 Comments

NBA Forced to Choose Between Human Rights and Chinese Money

October 17th, 2019

A frequent champion for civil rights issues in the U.S., the NBA is curiously refusing to take a stand on clear instances of injustice in one of its most profitable markets – leading fans and analysts alike to point out the hypocrisy of this deafening silence.

Political & Religious Controversy 3 Comments

Church of Sweden Blasted for Calling Greta Thunberg the Successor of Jesus

October 7th, 2019

All hail the second coming of Christ: Greta Thunberg. That’s according to a surprising proclamation by the Church of Sweden, which said the teen climate activist is a successor to Jesus.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Marianne Williamson Says Democrats Are “Godless”

September 17th, 2019

While taping a television interview, Marianne Williamson was caught on a hot mic telling the interviewers that conservatives have been much kinder to her than some of the "godless" people on the left.

Political & Religious Controversy 38 Comments

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