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Satan's Charm? Catholic Bishop Resigns After Falling for Author of Satanic Erotica

September 15th, 2021

A prominent Spanish bishop submitted his resignation last month, but this wasn't just any departure. Xavier Novell left his career with the Catholic Church to pursue romance with a writer of Satanic-themed erotica. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 60 Comments »

Does God Hate Porn? Evangelicals Take on OnlyFans

September 3rd, 2021

The online subscription service OnlyFans declared they would ban all sexually explicit material from their website. The story behind that decision highlights an ongoing "war on porn" being led by faith groups. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 32 Comments »

Does Size Matter? Evangelical Men Think So, Study Says

March 23rd, 2021

A new study says that evangelical men are searching for male enhancement drugs at rates much higher than others. And the study's authors believe they know the culprit for their phallic insecurity: toxic masculinity. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 44 Comments »

The Violent, Sexy, Pagan Origins of Valentine's Day

February 8th, 2021

You're undoubtedly familiar with modern Valentine's Day traditions like giving chocolates and roses. But the romantic holiday has origins in an ancient Roman holiday that has nudity, flagellation, and animal sacrifice. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 9 Comments »

Christian OnlyFans Model: God Doesn't Judge Me

January 28th, 2021

Lindsay Capuano is a popular Instagram model and OnlyFans star, who sells risque photos of herself online to scores of fans. She's also a devout Christian, and says that God doesn't judge her choice of career. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 74 Comments »

How Much Should Kids Learn About Sex? The Debate is Raging in Washington State

October 1st, 2020

Religious conservatives in Washington State are taking aim at a comprehensive sex ed bill that hasn't even gone into effect yet, hoping to overturn the bill this November. Their complaints? Well... everything. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 46 Comments »

A Sinner in the Ranks? Falwell Family Behavior Casts Pall over Faith Message

August 31st, 2020

Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. is out at his job at Liberty University following a sex scandal. It's an interesting turn for a family you could call the architects of the culture war and the Religious Right. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 46 Comments »

Evangelicals Object to Progressive Washington State Sex-Ed Guidelines

March 10th, 2020

A progressive, comprehensive sex education bill is about to pass in Washington State. Evangelical groups are incensed, pledging to fight the bill that promises frank discussions of LGBT issues in Washington classrooms. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 42 Comments »

Legalized Prostitution: What Does the Bible Say?

February 12th, 2020

Some 2020 candidates have brought up the idea of decriminalizing prostitution. As that idea gains ground in some Democratic circles, many Republicans are balking. In the decriminalization debate, whose side is God on? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 119 Comments »

Bali to Ban Sex Outside Marriage, Leaving Single Tourists in a Bind

September 23rd, 2019

The Indonesian government is close to passing a law that would make it illegal to have sex outside of marriage. The new legislation would make extramarital sex a jail-able offense in the tourist mecca of Bali. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 41 Comments »