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After 50 Years, Pat Robertson Steps Down From 'The 700 Club'

October 8th, 2021

Pat Robertson recently signed off of 'The 700 Club' for the last time. And throughout his 50 years as the host of the Christian daytime show, the popular televangelist has made some very controversial statements. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 66 Comments »

Catholics Incensed After TV Show Depicts God as a Rapist

January 7th, 2021

Irish TV rang in the New Year in a shocking way, airing a skit depicting God getting arrested for raping the Virgin Mary during their New Years Eve programming, prompting thousands of complaints within days. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 31 Comments »

Alabama Refuses to Air "Arthur" Episode Featuring Same-Sex Wedding

May 24th, 2019

Alabama has decided not to air the season premiere of the famed children’s television show “Arthur” because it features a same-sex marriage between two of the characters. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 246 Comments »

'Duck Dynasty' Star Claims People Need Jesus, Not Health Care

February 6th, 2019

According to "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson, the most important health insurance card one can get is not issued by any company – it comes from God. “I already have health care,” he explained in a recent television segment. “It’s given to me by God. Eternal health care.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 42 Comments »

Are Bert and Ernie Gay? Writer’s Comments Spark Debate About Queer Representation in Media

September 20th, 2018

Two of Sesame Street’s most recognizable characters became the focus of intense debate across social media recently after a writer for the popular children’s show disclosed that Bert and Ernie are a gay couple. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 88 Comments »

Power Corrupts: How Fame Leads To Harassment and Abuse

November 13th, 2017

Over the past few months, countless victims have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and/or assault committed by powerful people. The most recent accusations to be made public involve Roy Moore, a leading candidate for the open Alabama Senate s Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 112 Comments »

So You Think You Can Preach?

August 31st, 2015

A "Reality" Revolution Over the last few decades we've been reality competition shows act as breeding grounds for America's next generation of pop stars, dancers, survivalists, figure skaters, small business owners, and now (interestingly) even presidential ca Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 25 Comments »

Religion as Reality T.V.: What Will It Mean for Online Ordination?

May 7th, 2013

What would it be like to peer, with a mere flick of the remote control, into the lives of a family of Orthodox Jews living in Queens, New York? Perhaps you would like to catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of secret Mormon temple ceremonies, or even the spell-ca Continue Reading »

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Conan O’Brien Ordained by Universal Life Church Monastery

October 28th, 2011

As New York Magazine's Vulture blog has just announced, Conan O’Brien, will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of his Late Night TBS talk show, by officiating the same-sex marriage of a longtime staffer. Continue Reading »

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