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Satanic Holiday Display Returns to Illinois State Capitol

December 5th, 2019

Back by popular First Amendment demand, the great gift of satanic knowledge will be shared for the second year running at the Illinois State Capitol rotunda. And once again, some religious lawmakers are not pleased. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 5 Comments »

Kentucky Man Wins Battle Over "I'M GOD" License Plate

November 26th, 2019

After a hard-fought battle, Kentucky resident Ben Hart has finally been granted an eye-raising vanity license plate. It reads: I'M GOD. See why he faced so much opposition, and what the judge ultimately ruled. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 21 Comments »

Chick-fil-A Vows To Stop Supporting Anti-LGBTQ Christian Charities

November 21st, 2019

In a stunning about-face, Chick-Fil-A announced earlier this week that it will stop all donations to Christian charities that have histories of fighting against same-sex marriage. Some Christians were less than pleased. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 29 Comments »

NBA Forced to Choose Between Human Rights and Chinese Money

October 17th, 2019

A frequent champion for civil rights issues in the U.S., the NBA is curiously refusing to take a stand on clear instances of injustice in one of its most profitable markets – leading fans and analysts alike to point out the hypocrisy of this deafening silence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 3 Comments »

Civil Rights Groups Challenge Quebec Religious Symbols Ban in Court

October 4th, 2019

Activists are challenging Quebec's controversial religious symbols ban on the grounds it is discriminatory towards Muslims. But the courts say they've failed to show the bill has caused "irreparable harm",despite submitted testimony from Muslim women who were forced to choose between their career and their faith. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 15 Comments »

Evangelical Chicago Students Sue City for Right to Preach at Local Park

September 27th, 2019

Four evangelical students are suing the city of Chicago after the city essentially banned preaching at Millennium Park, a popular tourist destination. The students say their First Amendment rights are being violated - but the city says they just want patrons to be able to use the park without being harassed. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 30 Comments »

The Clergy Project, an Online Community of Ex-Clergy, Reaches Membership Milestone

September 26th, 2019

A group that helps pastors and priests who have lost their belief in God just hit 1,000 members. The Clergy Project connects faithless clergy together online and helps them transition to a secular life. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 30 Comments »

Pastafarian Pastor Delivers Controversial Opening Prayer at Government Meeting

September 23rd, 2019

A Pastafarian pastor in Alaska delivered the opening invocation at a government meeting, complete with colander on his head. The incident is just the latest in Pastafarians pushing boundaries and poking fun at religious belief. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 42 Comments »

Arizona Supreme Court Rules Wedding Vendor Can Legally Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples

September 20th, 2019

The Arizona Supreme Court narrowly ruled that a pair of Phoenix artists can refuse to create custom wedding invitations for gay weddings. The pair say they just want to conduct their business according to their religious beliefs. But the court's minority opinion says that the ruling is tantamount to legalizing discrimination. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 36 Comments »

Democrats Pass Resolution Acknowledging Value of Secular Americans

September 4th, 2019

In a surprising move, the Democratic National Committee recently passed a resolution acknowledging the value and ethics of non-religious Americans. Although younger generations are less religious than ever, major political parties have tended to shy away from courting their vote- until now. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 21 Comments »