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Polygamy Lives on in Town Run by Mormon Cult

July 31st, 2017

Ever fantasized about taking more than one wife? Although technically illegal, the practice of polygamy lives on in certain remote areas of the U.S. One of the most infamous (and ominous) of these places is a storied Mormon commune on the border between Arizon

Political & Religious Controversy 34 Comments

Justin Bieber and the Rise of the Megachurch

July 31st, 2017

Pop icon Justin Bieber disappointed many fans when he canceled the remainder of his world tour recently. His reasons for doing so remain unclear, but rumors are swirling that Bieber has had a “spiritual awakening” of sorts and that he’s “rededicated hi

Progressive Spirituality 23 Comments

Christian Group Fighting to Close Kentucky's Last Abortion Clinic

July 28th, 2017

Kentucky may soon become the first state in the country without a single abortion clinic. Nearly overnight, the city of Louisville, Kentucky has transformed into ground zero for the fight over abortion. Christian fundamentalists have descended upon the EMW Wom

Political & Religious Controversy 197 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

Political & Religious Controversy 37 Comments

Honor Killing? Father Murders Own Daughter For Taking Muslim Boyfriend

July 25th, 2017

An Israeli Christian man has been taken into custody after allegedly murdering his own daughter in a fit of rage. Henriette Kara, just 17 years old, was stabbed multiple times in the neck and bled to death on the floor of her family’s home.

Political & Religious Controversy 201 Comments

On the Chopping Block: Christian Refugees at Risk of Deportation

July 17th, 2017

In Iraq, Egypt, and other countries around the region, Christians are being persecuted at frighteningly high rates, and President Trump is deporting Christian Iraqis in record numbers to a dangerous homeland.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 33 Comments

Church of England Embraces Transgender Members

July 14th, 2017

The Church of England has voted to welcome transgender individuals into the church with open arms. By an overwhelming margin, the church’s governing body chose to support transgender inclusion.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 320 Comments

Should Feeding the Homeless Be a Crime?

July 13th, 2017

In the latest attempt at brushing homelessness under the rug, some cities are trying to criminalize feeding the homeless, arguing that giving them food only feeds the problem. Should it be illegal to feed the homeless?

Political & Religious Controversy 141 Comments

The Pasta Created to Kill Catholic Priests

July 11th, 2017

Strozzapreti might look innocent enough – on the surface, it’s just another type of Italian pasta. However, this unassuming food has a dark untold history. The medium-sized corkscrew-shaped pasta noodles were created not only for scooping up those last bi

Humor & Satire 23 Comments

Supreme Court: "Churches Can Have Government Money"

June 30th, 2017

In a surprise decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that churches should be eligible to receive government funding, as long as the money is used for a secular purpose. In a 7-2 ruling, the court decided that Missouri’s Trinity Lutheran Church was wrongfully

Political & Religious Controversy 65 Comments

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