Religion Archives - Page 3 of 12
August 11th, 2021
For the first time, the U.S. Army will allow a Christian soldier to keep a beard as part of his faith. Similar exceptions have been made in the past for Sikhs and Muslims, but some say everyone should follow the rules.
New Poll: QAnon More Popular Than Many Major Religions
June 2nd, 2021
A new poll shows that QAnon - the conspiracy theory that says a shadowy cabal of Satanic cannibals runs our political system - has more followers than most major religions in America. Is QAnon a new religion?
Holy Smokes: Archaeologists Find Cannabis at Ancient Religious Site
April 12th, 2021
Archaeologists recently discovered that an ancient religious site in Israel has evidence of burnt cannabis, used ritualistically. The findings shocked historians, as some of their ancient theories went up in smoke.
For First Time, Catholics Control All 3 Branches of US Government
January 22nd, 2021
President Joe Biden, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi are all Catholic. What effect will three Catholics heading the three branches of govenment have?
Ohio Lawmaker Defies Mask Policy, Claiming 'Faces are the Likeness of God'
May 12th, 2020
Representative Nino Vitale is defying recommendations to wear masks while in public to limit the spread of COVID-19 by claiming a religious exemption. He says faces are the "likeness of God" and should not be covered.
Evangelist Franklin Graham Sues UK Venues for Tour Cancellations Over His Anti-Gay Rhetoric
March 6th, 2020
Evangelist Franklin Graham is suing venues in the UK for canceling his upcoming speaking tour over his anti-LGBT views. Graham insists his right to free speech has been violated, and that this is religious persecution.
Vigilantes Flood Streets of NYC to Fight Anti-Semitism
January 6th, 2020
Following a slew of anti-Semitic attacks in and around New York City in recent weeks, a group of vigilantes known as the Guardian Angels is taking to the streets to provide protection to the Jewish community.
Transgender Pastors Struggle to Find Acceptance as Gender Debates Persist
December 19th, 2019
Despite many tangible victories, there is still much progress left to be made in the transgender rights movement. One place where acceptance has proven fleeting is houses of worship, and pastors are speaking out.
Drag Queen Story Hour Draws Delighted Kids and Angry Protesters
June 27th, 2019
The Drag Queen Story Hour event in Spokane, Washington drew hundreds of protesters and counter-protesters to the South Hill Library. Across the country, people are up in arms about drag queens reading books to children.
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.
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