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Pastor Under Fire for Justifying Rape if Women Wear Shorts

February 23rd, 2024

A sermon by Rev. Bobby Leonard, a pastor from North Carolina, has sparked outrage for his controversial statements that women wearing shorts justifies rape because "a man's a man."

Political & Religious Controversy 173 Comments

Barzee Walks Free: Elizabeth Smart’s Captor Out of Prison

September 20th, 2018

After 15 years behind bars, Wanda Barzee is a free woman. One of the notorious Elizabeth Smart kidnappers, Barzee walked out of prison yesterday and spent her first evening of freedom in a Salt Lake City hotel room rantings about religious scriptures, according to reports.

Political & Religious Controversy 24 Comments

Religious Group Criticizes 12-Year-Old Rape Victim Seeking An Abortion

July 25th, 2018

A 12-year-old Alabama girl who was raped by an adult relative has been publicly shamed as a "murderer" by a local anti-abortion group after deciding she wants to terminate the pregnancy.

Political & Religious Controversy 151 Comments

National Threats: Youth Pastors, Toddlers, and White Americans

May 13th, 2016

Do you feel like America is a safe place? Not the sort of safe space a college student might ask for, but a country where you can feel free to live your life without fear of being physically harmed.

Political & Religious Controversy 58 Comments

Should We Allow the Death Penalty?

March 30th, 2016

Is the death penalty a just consequence for attempted murder? What if the victim herself denounces its usage? Should the judge side with the victim's wishes, or with the traditional application of the law?

Political & Religious Controversy 87 Comments

These Men Want to Make Rape Legal

February 4th, 2016

Rape is a great teaching tool. Women have too much power and autonomy in our culture. Women are valued insofar as they are beautiful and subservient to men. These are the views of a group called Return of Kings.

Political & Religious Controversy 152 Comments

Universal Life Church Denounces Minister’s Comments About Rape

April 29th, 2013

Women who dress like prostitutes deserve to be raped, according to a student minister who regularly preaches on the University of Arizona campus. The remarks came just before a “Take Back the Night” event.

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Universal Life Church Condemns Misguided Spiritual Leader's Comments

January 9th, 2013

Most of us expect our spiritual leaders to defend the poor, needy, and oppressed. We expect them to speak out on behalf of victims of violent crimes such as rape, assault, and murder.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 4 Comments

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