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Kansas Politician Says God Told Him to Kick Child in Groin

June 1st, 2021

A Kansas substitute teacher is in hot water for proselytizing in the classroom, and is facing misdemeanor charges for kicking a high school student in the testicles. His legal defense? God made him do it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 49 Comments »

Principal Caught on Video Paddling 6-Year-Old Girl, Sparking Debate on Corporal Punishment

May 7th, 2021

Video of a Florida principal spanking a 6-year-old girl with a paddle has gone viral, setting off a heated debate over the morality of corporal punishment. Should violence against kids be allowed, or made illegal? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 154 Comments »

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 | 97 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 »