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Faith Leaders Respond to Violence at the Capitol

January 12th, 2021

Faith leaders are grappling with and speaking out against the abundant Christian nationalism on display at the violent assault at the US Capitol on January 6th that left five people, including one Capitol officer, dead. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 69 Comments »

Caught on Video: Activist Assaults Pro-Life Protestor

October 5th, 2018

A shocking incident at a religious group’s anti-abortion protest in Toronto has gone viral. Things got heated when a male activist confronted female protesters waving pro-life messages, and during the argument he suddenly delivered a forceful roundhouse kick. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 82 Comments »

Shocking Video: Catholic Priest Slaps Baby During Baptism

June 21st, 2018

A baptism ceremony took a dark turn when a Catholic priest appeared to lose his temper with a crying baby. To the shock of everyone involved, the frustrated priest proceeds to slap the child across the face. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 73 Comments »

"If You Were To Die Tonight": Preacher Terrorizes Moviegoers In Dark Theater

May 11th, 2018

A preacher was thrust into the center of controversy after his surprise sermon in a California movie theater sparked mass panic. Moviegoers, convinced that a gunman had entered the theater, began to run for their lives. Many sustained injuries during the frantic escape. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 101 Comments »

Fall from Grace: YouTube Star Denounced After Filming Dead Body

January 2nd, 2018

In the internet age, you no longer have to go to Hollywood to become famous. The emergence of YouTube has spawned a generation of online bloggers who amass millions of followers – and make millions of dollars through ad revenue on their videos. Typical mate Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 35 Comments »

Clash Over Christian Free Speech on Campus

December 15th, 2017

It was a typical morning at San Francisco State University when Ken Ferrer and two fellow Christian activists arrived on campus to stage their demonstration. The trio set up in highly-trafficked area of campus, armed with signs that read: “WARNING, fake Chr Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 49 Comments »

Texas Church Massacre: Are Prayers Enough?

November 9th, 2017

26 churchgoers in Sutherland Springs, Texas were slaughtered when a gunman entered the building and opened fire. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting online conversations were dominated not by the topic of gun control, but prayer. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 329 Comments »

The True Meaning of ‘Allahu Akbar’

November 8th, 2017

In the latest terrorist attack committed in the name of radical Islam, 8 people were killed and 12 more injured during a murderous truck rampage in New York City. The suspect, a 29-year-old immigrant from Uzbekistan, was captured and taken to the hospital. He Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 41 Comments »

Choir School Nightmare: Hundreds of Boys Abused by Catholics in Germany

July 26th, 2017

In the latest sexual abuse scandal to rock the Catholic Church, a shocking report reveals that more than 500 boys suffered physical and sexual abuse at an acclaimed Catholic choir school in Germany. The abuse took place over a period of 50 years – beginning Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 37 Comments »

How Christians Around the World Respond to Persecution

April 26th, 2017

A group of Christian scholars decided to study how Christian communities around the world react to religious oppression, and their findings may surprise you. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 8 Comments »