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Religious Educators vs. LGBTQ+ Students: Who Will Win?

May 17th, 2024

The fight between a generation of pro-LGBTQ+ students and teachers who hold traditional Christian values is heating up all across America. When it comes to the clash of LGBTQ+ kids and faith in the classroom, who wins?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 129 Comments

Does Florida Decide What a Religion Is?

April 18th, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would allow religious chaplains to volunteer their counseling and support services to children in public schools. But which religions can participate? This could get messy.

Political & Religious Controversy 150 Comments

Christian College Bans Staff From Stating Preferred Pronouns

January 19th, 2024

Wheaton College, a prominent private Christian school in Illinois, is facing scrutiny from alumni for a new policy which prohibits staff members from ever announcing their personal pronouns in a school-related context.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 210 Comments

Does the Bible OK Corporal Punishment for Disabled Children?

January 4th, 2024

Oklahoma lawmakers hoping to ban corporal punishment being administered against disabled children are running into a problem: Evangelical Christians, who say there's a biblical basis for smacking and spanking children.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

Bible College Fires Teacher Over Anti-Gay Social Media Post

December 11th, 2023

A theology teacher at a Bible school is suing his former employer after he was fired for making anti-LGBTQ posts on social media. The school says he damaged their reputation, but he says he was posting biblical truths.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 144 Comments

Teacher Under Fire for Wearing Satan Costume to School

November 2nd, 2023

An Arizona teacher is on administrative leave after students complained about his Satan costume for Halloween spirit week. Now on administrative leave, students and parents are wondering what the hell he was thinking.

Political & Religious Controversy 162 Comments

Muslim Parents Protest LGBTQ+ Books in K-5 Classrooms

October 23rd, 2023

Hundreds of Muslim parents are keeping their children home from school in protest of books depicting LGBTQ+ individuals as part of an anti-bias curriculum, hoping to force the school's hand by hurting public funding.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 132 Comments

Masters in Magic? University Now Offering Witchcraft Degree

October 13th, 2023

Would you major in magic? In what is believed to be a first, a prestigious UK university is offering a master's degree in magic and occult science. Would you go this real life Hogwarts?

Pagan & Wiccan 103 Comments

School Board Member Barred From Quoting Bible Files Lawsuit

October 9th, 2023

An Arizona school board member is suing her district after she was repeatedly told to stop reciting biblical scripture at public school board meetings. She says she wasn't proselytizing, but secular activists disagree.

Political & Religious Controversy 254 Comments

Oklahoma School Removes Bible Quotes From Classrooms Following Complaints

September 25th, 2023

The school district of Skiatoon, Oklahoma was told by a prominent secular activist group to remove scripture posted prominently in public school classrooms. Does John 3:16 belong in the halls of high school?

Political & Religious Controversy 272 Comments

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