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In Viral Video, “Ex-Lesbian” Claims the Bible Turned Her Straight

January 8th, 2018

In a controversial Facebook video that has gone viral, a self-professed “ex-lesbian” claims that gay people can become straight if only they pray hard enough. Emily Thomes starts off sounding like an LGBT advocate, talking about coming out at a young age,

LGBTQ & Human Rights 190 Comments

Ohio Outlaws Abortion for Babies with Down Syndrome

January 5th, 2018

Ohio has passed a bill which will institute a state-wide ban on abortion for babies with Down syndrome. The new law stipulates that abortion can no longer be authorized based solely on the fact that a fetus has Down Syndrome. Instead, affected babies must now be carried to term.

Political & Religious Controversy 106 Comments

ULC Minister in the White House? Reports Indicate Jared Kushner is Ordained

January 4th, 2018

In an explosive new book titled “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,” author Michael Wolff reports that Jared Kushner, one of the president’s senior advisors and husband of Ivanka Trump, is a ULC minister. Anyone who feels so-called can become a

Political & Religious Controversy 103 Comments

A Look Back: The Top 10 Stories of 2017

December 28th, 2017

Another great year in the books! As we inch closer to January 1st, we’d like to take a moment and reflect on everthing that happened in the year 2017.

Political & Religious Controversy 8 Comments

Should “So Help Me God” Be Removed From U.S. Citizenship Oath?

November 13th, 2017

Olga Paule Perrier-Bilbo is a French green-card holder on the verge of becoming a full-fledged U.S. citizen. All the paperwork is in order, and there’s just one thing left to do: take the oath of citizenship. But therein lies the problem. As an atheist,

Political & Religious Controversy 240 Comments

The A.I. Deity That Will Threaten Life as We Know It

October 29th, 2017

One Silicon Valley engineer believes he has discovered God. That engineer, Anthony Levandowski, has formed a new religion to create and worship an artificial intelligence program.

Science & Technology 43 Comments

Muslim Scare: When Allah Moves in Next Door

October 28th, 2017

Researchers polled more than 10,000 people from European countries and shockingly found that nearly 20 percent – or 1 in 5 – did not like the idea of living next door to a Muslim neighbor.

Political & Religious Controversy 53 Comments

Famous Cathedral Says Goodbye to Confederate Monuments

September 11th, 2017

In the wake of a national discussion about controversial monuments and statues, Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital has decided to remove two stained-glass windows depicting Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jack

Political & Religious Controversy 185 Comments

Fiery Ideas: Why Books Are Banned (and Burned)

September 8th, 2017

At the end of September, libraries and bookstores everywhere will be celebrating "Banned Books Week." This got us thinking: why do people ban books (or, in extreme cases, burn them)?

Political & Religious Controversy 56 Comments

Is Facebook the New World Religion?

August 31st, 2017

Regardless of their religious beliefs, people are worshiping more and more – just not in the manner you might think. They don’t worship by going to church, they do it by opening Facebook.

Science & Technology 45 Comments

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