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Is It Legal to Silence Street Preachers? Supreme Court Will Decide

July 10th, 2025

A Mississippi street preacher was barred from using slurs outside a concert venue. Now he's suing the city, and the Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on free speech vs. public decency.

Political & Religious Controversy 21 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 30 Comments

Christian Missionary Arrested in Brazil After Contacting Remote Tribe

January 29th, 2019

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 101 Comments

Doomsday Preachers Predict World Will End Today

July 27th, 2018

Today’s the day, folks – the world is finally ending. Numerous doomsday preachers have issued dire warnings that tonight’s blood moon will bring with it the long-awaited apocalypse. Are you prepared?

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.

Christian 71 Comments

So You Think You Can Preach?

August 31st, 2015

One new reality show, So You Think You Can Preach? has generated quite a great deal of buzz in the religious community. Is a reality tv show really the most effective way to select a new minister for a congregation?

Political & Religious Controversy 27 Comments

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