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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 | 34 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 »

Meet the Woman Who Claims She’s Had Sex with 20 Ghosts

October 30th, 2018

A British woman insists that she’s had sexual relations with at least 20 ghosts over the past decade. After settling down with a particularly special phantasmal being, the happy couple is now planning to get married. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire | 39 Comments »

California Parents Denounce “LGBT Agenda” In Sex Ed Classes

April 27th, 2018

California parents were outraged to learn they were barred from pulling their kids out of a robust new sex-ed course that some found objectionable. They're accusing the school district of trying to use the “LGBT agenda” and ideas of social justice to “indoctrinate” their children. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 160 Comments »

Experts Warn Ultra-Realistic Sex Robots Could Destroy Humanity

April 16th, 2018

Sex dolls have been around for a while now, but recent technological advances are changing the game. The next generation of AI companions will be much more realistic and intelligent – spurring experts to warn anyone who will listen that sex robots could change humanity forever. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 118 Comments »

Why Colleges Are Installing “Plan B” Vending Machines

September 28th, 2017

Colleges have begun using an unconventional (and controversial) strategy to expand access to contraceptives on campus: vending machines. Earlier this month, Stanford University followed in the footsteps of several other prominent California schools when it int Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 13 Comments »

The Power of Lust: Vietnam’s “Bikini Airline” Finds Success

April 11th, 2017

A budget airline in Vietnam is exploiting an age-old truism: sex sells. Commonly known as the “bikini airline”, VietJet has soared to popularity in recent years. The company used an unconventional strategy on its way to capturing 30% of the total airline market in Vietnam: bikini-clad stewardesses. What does this say about the power of lust? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 34 Comments »

Vatican Condemns Nun’s Book on Sexuality

June 7th, 2012

The Vatican is ramping up its efforts to rein in a host of unruly nuns. A few days ago, it criticized a group of U.S. nuns for teaching "radical feminist ideology," focusing too much on poverty, and turning a blind eye to issues like abortion, homosexuality, a Continue Reading »

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Bishops, Obama, and Birth-Control

February 16th, 2012

Catholic and evangelical Protestant church leaders are getting ready to fight U.S. president Barack Obama on birth control mandates for employers. Obama has announced adjustments to the mandate to exempt religious organizations, but critics have argued that th Continue Reading »

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