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Sikh Student Handcuffed After Campus Security Fails to Recognize Ceremonial Dagger

October 5th, 2022

A Sikh man was handcuffed at the University of North Carolina Charlotte for wearing a mandatory article of faith of Sikhism, the kirpan. As video of the incident goes viral, the school's apologizing profusely. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 29 Comments »

Christian Furries Keep Faith in the Closet for Fear of Fur-secution

September 2nd, 2022

Christians in the largely secular and LGBTQ furry community are feeling ostracized by their fellow furries. They feel they have to suppress their faith lest they be persecuted, but many find a certain irony there. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 39 Comments »

Cross-Shaped Pier Makes Waves at Jersey Shore

August 26th, 2022

A proposed cross-shaped pier in the Methodist community of Ocean Grove, New Jersey has some LGBTQ residents upset, suggesting that the new pier is a hostile symbol representative of Christian nationalism. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 31 Comments »

Texas Law Mandates 'In God We Trust' Signs in Schools

August 24th, 2022

A new Texas law requires schools to hang 'In God We Trust' signs in classrooms, so long as they are donated by outside groups. Is it an attempt to evangelize Christianity to children in the classroom? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 138 Comments »

Pharmacist Sued for Refusing to Fill Birth Control Prescription

August 9th, 2022

Can a pharmacist deny filling a contraceptive prescription on religious grounds? One woman is taking her pharmacy to court for doing just that, after she was denied the morning-after pill by a religious pharmacist. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 110 Comments »

Controversial Easter Lesson in Alabama Public School Gets Atheists Hopping Mad

August 5th, 2022

An Alabama public school teacher's Easter lesson - complete with Jesus Christ coloring book - has atheists fuming. They say she's promoting Christianity in the classroom, but the school says she's done nothing wrong. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 173 Comments »

Walgreens Shoppers Denied Condoms by Religious Cashier

July 25th, 2022

A Walgreens cashier refused to sell condoms to an unmarried woman, citing their religious convictions. The story prompted outrage and protests, but Walgreens said the employee didn't do anything wrong. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 192 Comments »

Iowa Library Closes Under Pressure From Community Over LGBTQ Books

July 21st, 2022

The Vinton Public Library in Vinton, Iowa is closing its doors after much of the staff quit. Staff resigned in frustration and protest after public harassment stemming from the library carrying books with LGBTQ themes. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 102 Comments »

No Jews Allowed: Christian Adoption Home Can Legally Discriminate, Court Says

July 12th, 2022

A Jewish couple in Tennessee was denied adoption services from a Christian adoption agency, prompting a panel of judges to later rule that religious discrimination is legal in the state of Tennessee. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 47 Comments »

Pray for a Paycheck? Atheists Sue After Being Fired for Refusing to Pray at Work

July 6th, 2022

A pair of nonreligious North Carolina workers are suing their former employer, alleging that they were fired for refusing to take part in mandatory prayers every day at their home repair/contracting job. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 79 Comments »