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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.

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 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.”

Political & Religious Controversy 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.

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. Does power corrupt?

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

So You Think You Can Preach?

August 31st, 2015

One new reality show, So You Think You Can Preach? has generated quite a great deal of buzz in the religious community. Is a reality tv show really the most effective way to select a new minister for a congregation?

Political & Religious Controversy 27 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

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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.

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