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Does Celebrating Halloween Make You a 'Fake Christian'?

October 18th, 2019

Christian model Hailey Bieber recently asked for Halloween costume ideas from her 23 million Instagram followers. She unwittingly unleashed a deluge of comments calling her a 'FAKE CHRISTIAN' and re-ignited the debate on whether or not Christians should celebrate a holiday with pagan origins that celebrates the occult.

Pagan & Wiccan 110 Comments

Infamous Christian 'Hell House' Returns to Scare Teens Into Belief in God

October 17th, 2019

Every October, churches across the country host their own biblical twist on the haunted house. 'Hell Houses' are designed to scare teens into following Jesus, showing graphic depictions of sins like racism and violence.

Christian 41 Comments

'Jesus Shoes' Filled With Holy Water From Jordan River Sell for $3,000

October 11th, 2019

Want to walk on water? Now's your chance. Pairs of 'Jesus Shoes', filled with blessed water from the river Jordan are selling online for thousands of dollars. Would a man who wore sandals really approve of $3,000 shoes?

Christian 12 Comments

Church of Sweden Blasted for Calling Greta Thunberg the Successor of Jesus

October 7th, 2019

All hail the second coming of Christ: Greta Thunberg. That’s according to a surprising proclamation by the Church of Sweden, which said the teen climate activist is a successor to Jesus.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Catholics Fume Over Pope Francis' Meeting With Pro-LGBT Priest

October 3rd, 2019

Pope Francis recently met with a pro-LGBT priest who has drawn frequent criticism for his stance on homosexuality. Some are saying this is yet another sign that the pope is a progressive. But others are questioning if the pope's words are hollow.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 43 Comments

Kanye West Upsets Christians With Religious 'Sunday Service' Performances, Expensive Merchandise

October 3rd, 2019

Rapper Kanye West claims he's been born-again. Now he's hosting 'Sunday Service', weekly gospel concerts attended by the rich and famous. Some doubt West's religious sincerity, given the associated merchandise.

Political & Religious Controversy 32 Comments

Report Predicts 35 Million Christian Youth Will Leave Faith by 2050

October 1st, 2019

A new report from two Christian organizations shows that Millennials are leaving Christianity in droves and calling it "the largest single generational loss of faith in American history."

Christian 43 Comments

Evangelical Chicago Students Sue City for Right to Preach at Local Park

September 27th, 2019

Four evangelical students are suing the city of Chicago after the city essentially banned preaching at Millennium Park, a popular tourist destination. The students say their First Amendment rights are being violated.

Political & Religious Controversy 30 Comments

The Clergy Project, an Online Community of Ex-Clergy, Reaches Membership Milestone

September 26th, 2019

A group that helps pastors and priests who have lost their belief in God just hit 1,000 members. The Clergy Project connects faithless clergy together online and helps them transition to a secular life.

Political & Religious Controversy 30 Comments

Economists Determine Thoughts and Prayers Worth $7

September 19th, 2019

Economists can apparently put a price tag on anything. A recent study found that Christians will pay just over $7 to receive a prayer from a priest. However, atheists will actually pay money to avoid being prayer for. The survey epitomizes the debate that pops up every time disaster strikes: Are thoughts and prayers actually helpful, or just an empty gesture?

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