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Gay Volleyball Coach Fired By Christian High School, Sparking Anger

August 27th, 2021

A gay volleyball coach at a private Christian school in Colorado says he was forced out after administrators discovered pro-LGBTQ posts on his social media. He says he was told to denounce homosexuality, or lose his job.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 78 Comments

Church Snuck Bibles Into Donated School Backpacks, Sparking Outcry

May 18th, 2021

A Georgia church is in hot water after donating backpacks stuffed with Bibles to local schools. Parents were outraged at the blatant attempt to proselytize to children, but the church says they were doing a good deed.

Political & Religious Controversy 115 Comments

California Considers Adding Chants to Aztec God to School Curriculum

March 19th, 2021

California's proposed ethnic studies curriculum includes a lesson on Aztec religions, including chants to a god that was honored by sacrifice. Some Christians are furious over the chants, saying it's a double standard.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Here We Go Again: NC School District to Display Ten Commandments

January 26th, 2021

Stop us if you've heard this one before: A public school district wants to put up the Ten Commandments, only to be threatened with a costly legal challenge. Only this time, there's a legal loophole that might allow it.

Political & Religious Controversy 48 Comments

Christian Student Sues School Over Anti-Gay Shirt

November 3rd, 2020

In September, a public high school student in Tennessee was sent home for wearing a shirt that says 'Homosexuality is a Sin'. Now her family's suing the school district, saying that the students rights were violated.

Political & Religious Controversy 136 Comments

Skeptics Warn Homeschooling Will Brainwash Kids Into Religion

April 30th, 2020

As most parents are homeschooling the rest of the year due to the quarantine, old questions about homeschooling are being asked again. Primarily, who's more responsible for a child's education, the parents or the state?

Christian 59 Comments

Ohio Bill Would Let Students Give Wrong Answers If They Are Religious

November 20th, 2019

What happens when a student’s religious beliefs conflict with the curriculum? A new bill would prohibit teachers from docking points for wrong answers – so long as the answers are rooted in a student’s religious beliefs.

Political & Religious Controversy 108 Comments

High School Football Team's On-Field Baptisms Draw Criticism

September 17th, 2019

The 'character coach' for a high school football team in Tennessee is in hot water after he baptized two players on the football field. The school district says no laws were violated, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation says it's a blatant violation of the separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 20 Comments

Reading the Bible as Punishment: Disturbing Pattern of Anti-Gay Harassment at Oregon High School

May 23rd, 2018

An Oregon high school has come under intense scrutiny amid reports of ongoing harassment and intimidation of LGBT students. After years of enduring abuse from classmates, teachers, and administrators, two brave students recently went public with their stories. Among the punishments prescribed to LGBT kids was mandatory Bible reading.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 168 Comments

School Bus Driver Suspended for Trying to Convert Kids to Christianity

April 25th, 2018

A 54-year-old Minnesota school bus school bus driver was yanked from his route after it was discovered that he regularly led students in prayer during the two-hour drive. The driver, George Nathaniel, admitted that his ultimate goal is to convert children to Christianity.

Political & Religious Controversy 147 Comments

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