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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 57 Comments

What Do the Abrahamic Faiths Say About Immigrants?

June 13th, 2025

As LA erupts in protest over ICE raids on immigrant communities, many are looking to their holy books for guidance. What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam really say about immigrants and strangers?

Political & Religious Controversy 169 Comments

Faith Leaders Hold Prayer Vigil Against DOGE Cuts

March 17th, 2025

Evangelical leaders held a prayer vigil protesting foreign aid cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, calling them a moral failure that harms vulnerable communities worldwide.

Political & Religious Controversy 279 Comments

Satanic "Black Mass" Sparks Catholic Outrage In Kansas

March 12th, 2025

A Satanic group is planning a controversial Black Mass at the Kansas Capitol, sparking outrage from Catholic groups who call it a blasphemous mockery of their faith which shouldn't legally be allowed to occur.

Pagan & Wiccan 171 Comments

Black Faith Leaders Urge Boycott of Target Over DEI Rollback

February 24th, 2025

Black faith leaders are urging a nationwide boycott of Target after the corporate retailer cut its DEI programs after President Trump took office. Will this protest send a message to corporate America?

Political & Religious Controversy 212 Comments

A Demonic "Perversion"? Texas Christians Protest Krampus-themed Parade

December 4th, 2024

Christians in San Antonio, Texas are protesting an upcoming Krampus-themed parade, hoping to get it canceled. They say that it is not only unsuitable for children, but also may put their very soul in mortal peril.

Pagan & Wiccan 114 Comments

"Satanic Santa" in New Horror Flick Scares up Religious Protests

October 18th, 2024

The number one movie at the box office, Terrifier 3, is also the subject of protests by some Christian groups, who object to the film's over the top violence, blasphemous religious imagery, and murderous "Satanic Santa".

Political & Religious Controversy 79 Comments

Alliance of Christian Investors Pressure Retailers to Drop Abortion Drug

August 15th, 2024

Should Costco and Walmart offer an abortion drug? A group of Christian investors says no, and is urging the nation's largest retailers not to sell the abortion pills, warning that they may receive public backlash.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestine Groups Clash Outside LA Synagogue

June 26th, 2024

Violence erupted between pro-Palestine protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters in the streets outside a Los Angeles synagogue, which drew widespread condemnation from politicians and public officials.

Political & Religious Controversy 45 Comments

Thousands Sign Petition Protesting "Blatantly Gay" Jewelry Ad

February 9th, 2024

Thousands have signed a petition protesting a new ad by jewelry maker Pandora. The commercial features a lesbian couple embracing, and now some are protesting the jeweler for "flaunting" gay relationships in their face.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 277 Comments

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