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October 9th, 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting new lockdown restrictions in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, but some Orthodox Jewish communities say they're being unfairly targeted during the NYC crackdown.
Faith Leader Cries Foul as Seattle Shuts Down Christian Rally
September 9th, 2020
A Christian singer planned to hold a Labor Day rally in Seattle, but before the event began the city unexpectedly closed the park. Now he's claiming "godless" Seattle officials are discriminating against Christians.
President Trump Faces Backlash Over Tweet About Peace Activist
June 9th, 2020
President Trump is receiving backlash for calling Martin Gugino, a member of the Catholic Worker movement who was injured by police during recent protests, an "ANTIFA provocateur." A video of the injury went viral.
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."
Christian Anti-Abortion Protesters Arrested for Violating Social Distancing Orders
April 17th, 2020
Despite stay-at-home orders preventing most of us from leaving our homes, anti-abortion protesters have been out in full-force. Does the right to protest supersede emergency orders to not leave one's home?
Faith Group Outraged Over Burger King's 'Damn' Controversy
January 16th, 2020
One Million Moms, a faith-based activist group, is targeting Burger King for an ad where a customer exclaims "damn, that's delicious!" The benign swear word was enough to enrage the group, who demand the ad be removed.
Kentucky School Gets Around 'In God We Trust' Requirement by Framing Dollar Bill
August 23rd, 2019
Kentucky requires schools to prominently display the national motto, "In God We Trust", somewhere in every public school in the state. One school district came up with a clever workaround to protest a law they view as unconstitutional.
Immigrant Avoids Deportation by Taking Shelter in D.C. Church
December 27th, 2018
A 40-year-old Virginia woman ignored her deportation order and instead took shelter in a local church. “I am going to fight,” she declared. “I feel powerless. But I trust in God for a solution."
Caught on Video: Activist Assaults Pro-Life Protestor
October 5th, 2018
A shocking incident at a religious group’s anti-abortion protest in Toronto has gone viral. Things got heated when a male activist confronted female protesters waving pro-life messages, and during the argument he suddenly delivered a forceful roundhouse kick.
Churches Urge Kaepernick Haters to Donate Nike Shoes Instead of Burning Them
September 11th, 2018
Just when it seemed like the nationwide debate over former NFL player Colin Kaepernick was dying down, Nike poured some high-intensity fuel on the fire by featuring the controversial figure in a new ad campaign.
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