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Pastor Takes on AOC for House Seat

November 15th, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is defending her House of Representatives seat next year, her first re-election since her surprise win in 2018. Now a local pastor is mounting a primary challenge for 2020.

Political & Religious Controversy 87 Comments

Texas Pastor Burns Book About Atheism, Claims USA is a “Christian Nation”

October 24th, 2019

An online feud between an attorney representing the Freedom For Religion Foundation (FFRF) and an outspoken Texas pastor escalated this week when the pastor posted a book-burning video to his official Twitter account.

Political & Religious Controversy 63 Comments

Report Predicts 35 Million Christian Youth Will Leave Faith by 2050

October 1st, 2019

A new report from two Christian organizations shows that Millennials are leaving Christianity in droves and calling it "the largest single generational loss of faith in American history."

Christian 43 Comments

Presidential Candidate Takes Heat After Suggesting Prayer Could Repel Hurricane Dorian

September 6th, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson sparked a fierce online debate earlier this week when she posted on Twitter urging her fellow Americans to pray and visualize Hurricane Dorian changing direction.

Political & Religious Controversy 116 Comments

Cross on Pennsylvania County's Seal Ruled Constitutional

August 14th, 2019

The official seal of Lehigh County, PA can stay, says an appeals court. The seal prominently features a large cross front and center, but courts say its 'broader meaning' trumped the religious significance .

Political & Religious Controversy 13 Comments

City Removes "Lord" References From Police Monument

August 2nd, 2019

“Thou shall not utter the Lord’s name in vain” is one thing, but what are the rules for erasing it entirely? That’s the question faced by a South Carolina city that’s still trying to recover from a controversy.

Political & Religious Controversy 31 Comments

Should Catholics March in Pride Parades?

June 6th, 2019

While some Roman Catholic leaders do participate in Pride events, many more do not – often citing their belief that homosexuality should not be celebrated.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 45 Comments

Alabama Refuses to Air "Arthur" Episode Featuring Same-Sex Wedding

May 24th, 2019

Alabama has decided not to air the season premiere of the famed children’s television show “Arthur” because it features a same-sex marriage between two of the characters.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 246 Comments

Is the "National Day of Prayer" Constitutional?

May 3rd, 2019

The National Day of Prayer has long been celebrated by religious groups as an opportunity for Americans to unite and connect with their faith. But critics say it's blatantly unconstitutional.

Political & Religious Controversy 243 Comments

Donations Pour in for Destroyed Black Churches After Notre Dame Fire

April 20th, 2019

Over the course of several weeks prior to the Notre Dame blaze, three historically black churches in Louisiana were destroyed by an arsonist. What began as a tragic story of hate soon morphed into one of unity.

Progressive Spirituality 28 Comments

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