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Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Calls Republicans Who Oppose Raising Minimum Wage 'So-Called Christians'

August 2nd, 2019

Pete Buttigieg recently said Republicans who oppose raising the minimum wage are 'so-called Christians'. Conservatives quickly shot back, attacking the South Bend mayor for his sexuality and stance on abortion.

Political & Religious Controversy 28 Comments

The "Billy Graham Rule" in Effect in Mississippi Gubernatorial Race

July 23rd, 2019

A Mississippi politician denied a female reporter the chance to travel with him on the campaign trail, citing the "Billy Graham Rule" - which states that men should not be alone with a woman other than their wife.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

#FakeChristian Trends on Twitter After Pence Visits the Border

July 17th, 2019

Vice President Pence recently toured migrant detention centers at the U.S. / Mexico border. #FakeChristian began trending on social media, with users calling out the VP for his perceived lack of empathy.

Political & Religious Controversy 35 Comments

Pastor Helping Asylum Seekers Lands on Secret Government Watchlist

July 12th, 2019

A prominent NYC pastor and long-time advocate for immigrant rights is suing the federal government after she was placed on a federal watchlist for conducting ministry work with migrants south of the border.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 106 Comments

Christian Student Wins Appeal After Expulsion for Calling Gay Marriage "Sinful"

July 12th, 2019

After his 2015 expulsion from the University of Sheffield for calling gay marriage "sinful" on Facebook, Felix Ngole won the right to another hearing on appeal. Now the school will again determine if expressing anti-gay sentiment on social media justifies student expulsion.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 85 Comments

Jesus Says Hello, But Texas Town Says Goodbye

July 11th, 2019

After a long and very public battle over a religiously-inspired roadside sign, city officials in Hawkins, Texas quietly took it down late last month. But the story behind this sign is worth a read.

Political & Religious Controversy 208 Comments

Why You Should Thank Christian Fundamentalists for Breakfast Cereal

June 29th, 2019

Fan of breakfast cereal? Well it turns out you owe thanks to Christian fundamentalists, who played an integral role in its invention and eventual popularity.

Christian 14 Comments

Supreme Court Throws a New Wrinkle Into Case of Christian Bakers

June 27th, 2019

The frosting is not yet set on this cake. That was the message sent by the United States Supreme Court after it vacated a ruling that effectively put a pair of Christian bakers out of business for sticking to their religious guns.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 212 Comments

Are Evangelicals Responsible for LGBT Skepticism of Religion?

June 14th, 2019

The Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study found that LGBT adults are losing their religion. Is a lack of Evangelical acceptance driving LGBT adults away from church pews, or is it something else?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 158 Comments

How One Church Sign Is Changing Hearts and Minds

June 11th, 2019

The Clackamas United Church of Christ in Milwaukee, Oregon has managed to unite Muslims, African Americans, the LGBT community, and many more groups with positive messages on a roadside sign.

Progressive Spirituality 52 Comments

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