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One Woman's Story of Surviving a Christian "Cult"

June 6th, 2022

A 28-year-old woman is going viral on TikTok after detailing her experience coming of age a member of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, a hardcore fundamentalist Christian sect that she says is a cult. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 43 Comments »

God Hates Dinosaurs? Christian Group Wants Dinosaur Statue Removed

September 8th, 2020

Did scientists make up dinosaurs to make Christians look bad? That's what the group Christians Against Dinosaurs believes, and they're targeting a T-Rex statue outside a Tucson McDonald's, demanding it be torn down. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 84 Comments »

#FakeChristian Trends on Twitter After Pence Visits the Border

July 17th, 2019

Vice President Pence recently toured migrant detention centers at the U.S. / Mexico border. #FakeChristian began trending on social media, with users calling out the VP for his perceived lack of empathy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 35 Comments »

Taking Jesus Online: Churches Adapt in the Digital Age

May 15th, 2019

Life in the digital age revolves around smartphones and internet connections. Now some tech-savvy churches are using unique approaches to capitalize on our digital dependence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 23 Comments »

Instagram Account Highlights Hypocrisy of Popular Pastors

April 15th, 2019

A new Instagram account has caught on like wildfire in recent weeks, gaining over 125,000 followers (Christians and non-believers alike) by calling out high-profile pastors for their taste in expensive shoes and swag. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 45 Comments »

Church of Satan Praises Christian Bale for Golden Globes Comment

January 7th, 2019

Christian Bale caused a stir at the Golden Globes by thanking Satan for giving him inspiration on how to play the role of former vice president Dick Cheney. The Church of Satan responded with wholehearted approval. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 29 Comments »

Witches Furious Over Trump's Never-Ending 'Witch Hunt' References

December 17th, 2018

Many witches have taken issue with President Trump's use of the phrase "witch hunt," arguing the term is both problematic and historically inaccurate. But they're not optimistic their voices will be heard. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 76 Comments »

Christian Apology to LGBTQ Community Goes Viral

July 6th, 2018

The last thing you'd expect to find at the end of a Gay Pride parade is a throng of apologetic Christians looking to make amends on behalf of their religion. And yet, unsuspecting LGBTQ marchers in the Philippines were greeted with exactly that. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 112 Comments »

Twitter Users Sent Over 4 Million Anti-Semitic Tweets Last Year, Report Finds

May 10th, 2018

A new report estimates that over 3 million Twitter users posted roughly 4.2 million anti-Semitic tweets in the past year. The authors of the report say that anti-Semitism is a widespread problem. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 51 Comments »