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Satanic "Black Mass" Sparks Catholic Outrage In Kansas

March 12th, 2025

A Satanic group is planning a controversial Black Mass at the Kansas Capitol, sparking outrage from Catholic groups who call it a blasphemous mockery of their faith which shouldn't legally be allowed to occur.

Pagan & Wiccan 172 Comments

70-Foot Cross Lights Up Controversy in WA Tourist Town

February 14th, 2025

The small tourist town of Leavenworth, Washington is divided over a planned 70-foot glowing cross being erected on the mountains overlooking their town. When zoning laws and religious freedom collide, who wins?

Political & Religious Controversy 86 Comments

Mama Mia! Pizzeria Gets Woodfired Online After Declining to Cater Same-Sex Wedding

January 10th, 2025

A Chattanooga pizzeria is facing backlash and bad reviews after refusing to cater a same-sex wedding, citing their religious beliefs that marriage is only between one man and one woman.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 115 Comments

"Too Tall, Too Bad": Small Texas Town Fights Construction of 174-Foot Mormon Temple

December 12th, 2024

The small town of Fairview, Texas is fighting the construction of a massive Mormon temple which they say not only violates zoning laws, but also destroys their sleepy, small town character.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

NC Restaurant Pays Out After Christian Cook Forced to Work on Sunday

August 9th, 2024

A North Carolina restaurant chain is paying out tens of thousands of dollars to a Christian cook who says his religious freedom was violated by being forced to work on Sunday, which he considers a day of rest.

Political & Religious Controversy 121 Comments

Christians Denied Service at Subway Over Incendiary Anti-LGBTQ+ Shirts

July 19th, 2024

In a viral video, a group of Christians were kicked out of a Subway sandwich restaurant for their inflammatory shirts, including one that used a gay slur. They say it's religious discrimination, but is it?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 227 Comments

Rastafarian Prisoner Whose Head Was Forcibly Shaved Appeals to Supreme Court

May 31st, 2024

Damon Landor, a Rastafarian man with dreadlocks down to his knees, says his religious freedom was violated when his dreadlocks were shaved in prison per the jail's grooming policy.

Political & Religious Controversy 95 Comments

Ten Commandments Display in MN Jail Accused of Violating Constitution

May 8th, 2024

Secular activists are fuming after a walkthrough of Minnesota's new Itasca County jail revealed pro-Christian quotes painted on walls, as well as a two-story tall display of the Ten Commandments.

Political & Religious Controversy 129 Comments

Tennessee Makes the Bible an Official State Book

April 25th, 2024

Tennessee just made the Aitken Bible - the first Bible printed on American soil - one of the official state books of Tennessee, and secular activists are saying it's a blatant violation of separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 127 Comments

Does Florida Decide What a Religion Is?

April 18th, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would allow religious chaplains to volunteer their counseling and support services to children in public schools. But which religions can participate? This could get messy.

Political & Religious Controversy 150 Comments

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