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Evangelical Chicago Students Sue City for Right to Preach at Local Park

September 27th, 2019

Four evangelical students are suing the city of Chicago after the city essentially banned preaching at Millennium Park, a popular tourist destination. The students say their First Amendment rights are being violated - but the city says they just want patrons to be able to use the park without being harassed. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 30 Comments »

Christian Missionary Arrested in Brazil After Contacting Remote Tribe

January 29th, 2019

Apparently, extreme missionary work has not yet gone out of style – nor have the serious consequences for participating. Christian missionary Steve Campbell, a Maine native, was arrested in Brazil and now faces potential “genocide” charges after trying to spread the word of God to a remote indigenous tribe. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 97 Comments »

Christian Missionary’s Last Words to Remote Tribe: “Jesus Loves You”

November 26th, 2018

A strange story exploded across the internet last week, provoking headlines that one might expect to find in a 1918 publication – but not one from 2018. What led an American missionary to a remote island in the Indian Ocean, and why did the indigenous tribe there decide to kill him? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 181 Comments »

Doomsday Preachers Predict World Will End Today

July 27th, 2018

Today’s the day, folks – the world is finally ending. Batten down the hatches, hold your loved ones close, and hope for the best. Numerous doomsday preachers have issued dire warnings that tonight’s blood moon will bring with it the long-awaited apocalypse. Are you prepared? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire | 24 Comments »

America's Pastor: The Complicated Legacy of Billy Graham

February 26th, 2018

Depending on who you ask, Billy Graham leaves behind either a storied legacy that will never be rivaled by another Christian preacher, or an enduring message of bigotry toward certain groups not favored by the Bible’s teachings. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 71 Comments »

So You Think You Can Preach?

August 31st, 2015

A "Reality" Revolution Over the last few decades we've been reality competition shows act as breeding grounds for America's next generation of pop stars, dancers, survivalists, figure skaters, small business owners, and now (interestingly) even presidential ca Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 25 Comments »