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Missouri Clergy Unite to Oppose State's Abortion Restrictions

January 26th, 2023

An interfaith group is challenging Missouri's strict anti-abortion law, arguing that lawmakers were blatantly imposing an evangelical Christian view of life and conception when passing the law.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Move Over Drag Queens: Library Hosts Controversial "Pastor Story Hour"

January 23rd, 2023

A Massachusetts pastor had his "Pastor Story Hour" event revoked, then reinstated following blowback). At the event, he read anti-LGBTQ books aimed at children, and members of the community aren't happy.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 76 Comments

Religious NHL Player Boycotts Team's Pride Night

January 20th, 2023

An NHL player is facing backlash for refusing to participate in his team’s Pride Night. Citing his Russian Orthodox faith, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov declined to wear a Pride-themed jersey.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 197 Comments

No Christians Allowed? Restaurant Cancels Faith Group's Reservation

December 12th, 2022

Should restaurants be able to turn away patrons for their political beliefs? What if those beliefs are informed by their faith? A Virginia restaurant made headlines after doing just that, and evangelicals aren't happy.

Political & Religious Controversy 246 Comments

Uberevangelism: The New Trend of Proselytizing Rideshare Drivers

December 8th, 2022

Should Uber and Lyft drivers be able to proselytize to you while you're stuck in their car? A new trend called 'uberevangelism' has Christians signing up to drive for rideshares to spread the good word.

Christian 63 Comments

Muslim, Jewish Firefighters Sue Over Facial Hair Policy

December 2nd, 2022

Should Muslim and Jewish firefighters be forced to keep their faces clean, even though their faith requires they wear beards? A group of firefighters is suing over a policy they say violated their freedom of religion.

Political & Religious Controversy 72 Comments

Would Jesus Unionize? Lawsuit Argues Unions Are Anti-Christian

November 28th, 2022

Is the Bible secretly anti-union? A San Francisco-based worker is suing his employer after being forced to pay mandatory union dues as a condition of employment, arguing that paying dues violates his religious freedom.

Political & Religious Controversy 21 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 73 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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 40 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.

Political & Religious Controversy 32 Comments

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