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On Eagle's Wings: Catholics Thrilled as Biden Quotes Famous Hymn in Victory Speech

November 9th, 2020

During his victory speech on Saturday, President-elect Joe Biden quoted from the famous hymn “On Eagle’s Wings,” drawing excited reactions from many Catholics (and those of other denominations, too) who know the words. Continue Reading »

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Church Leaders Condemn Police Violence and Trump "Photo-Op"

June 3rd, 2020

On Monday evening, D.C. police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a peaceful protest so that President Trump could walk to a local church. Outraged religious leaders are calling it a "photo-op." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 198 Comments »

ULC Minister in the White House? Reports Indicate Jared Kushner is Ordained

January 4th, 2018

In an explosive new book titled “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,” author Michael Wolff reports that Jared Kushner, one of the president’s senior advisors and husband of Ivanka Trump, is a ULC minister. Anyone who feels so-called can become a Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Celebrity Ministers | 100 Comments »

Does the Religion of US Presidents Matter?

September 24th, 2015

This weekend, candidate Ben Carson appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" and stated that someone of the Muslim faith shouldn't be president. Does the faith of the president actually matter? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 79 Comments »

George Bush Sr. Witness at Same-Sex Marriage

September 30th, 2013

George H.W. Bush has ruffled more than a few Republican feathers. Bucking the anti-gay trend among his peers, the former U.S. president and his wife, Barbara, served as witnesses at a lesbian wedding. Continue Reading »

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Reply from President Obama

October 20th, 2009

We received a response from the Whitehouse to a letter we sent back in June. Here's what he said: "Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate your perspective. Every American deserves equal protection..." Continue Reading »

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