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Chip and Joanna Gaines Face Christian Backlash Over Gay Couple in New Show

July 18th, 2025

Christians are incensed as powerhouse reality tv couple - and avowed Christians - Chip and Joanna Gaines featured a gay couple on their new show. The backlash has been fierce online, and the couple isn't backing down.

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Is the Super Bowl Halftime Show Too Lewd For TV?

February 3rd, 2025

Louisiana lawmakers and faith leaders are calling for a tamer Super Bowl halftime show, citing past performances as too lewd for a family audience. Should this year’s show clean up its act?

Political & Religious Controversy 67 Comments

Super Bowl Foot Washing Ad Sparks Controversy

February 13th, 2024

What was up with those pro-Jesus foot washing ads during the Super Bowl? The 'He Gets Us' ad campaign dropped tens of millions of dollars to get their message across in primetime, but no one actually seems happy.

Political & Religious Controversy 192 Comments

Christians Threaten to Cancel Prime Video Over "Demonic" Animated Show

January 25th, 2024

Hazbin Hotel, an adult animated show set in hell and featuring Lucifer's daughter as the main character, is being called 'demonic' by some Christians, who say they're canceling their Prime Video streaming service.

Political & Religious Controversy 130 Comments

Star Wars Shines a Spotlight on Paganism – And Critics Aren't Happy

October 16th, 2023

Has Star Wars gone pagan? While critics seem to be enjoying the new Star Wars: Ahsoka show on Disney+, some say that the show's obvious pagan inspiration is inappropriate... and potentially demonic.

Pagan & Wiccan 170 Comments

What Should Pat Robertson’s Legacy Be?

June 9th, 2023

Evangelical leader Pat Robertson passed away earlier this week, and ohhh boy did people have some feelings about that. We review Robertson's legacy and highlight reactions from the ULC community to his death.

Political & Religious Controversy 103 Comments

Did Demons Oust Tucker Carlson From Fox News? Evangelists Weigh In

May 4th, 2023

Was Tucker Carlson fired by demons? As speculation runs rampant as to why television's most popular cable news host was let go from Fox News, some evangelists say that Satan's handprints (hoofprints?) are all over this.

Political & Religious Controversy 110 Comments

Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From 'The View' After Saying "The Holocaust Wasn't About Race"

February 4th, 2022

Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from 'The View' following shocking comments about the Holocaust, including that it "wasn't about race." In the days since, she's apologized, doubled down, and apologized again.

Political & Religious Controversy 129 Comments

Josh Duggar Found Guilty on Child Pornography Charges

December 9th, 2021

Former reality television star Josh Duggar has been found guilty on charges of child pornography. Duggar, who gained national fame for his role on the show 19 Kids and Counting, is facing up to 20 years in prison.

Christian 15 Comments

Mr. and Mr. Claus? Gay Santa Ad Sparks Controversy

December 3rd, 2021

A Norwegian ad showing Santa falling in love with and kissing a man is being both celebrated and maligned in equal parts, with some say it's adorably wholesome, and others say it's wildly inappropriate. Which is it?

Political & Religious Controversy 104 Comments

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