Political & Religious Controversy - Page 14 of 88
July 31st, 2023
August 2nd is the 86th anniversary of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, which made recreational marijuana use and sale all but illegal in the United States. Almost a century later, what is the legacy of that legislation?
Will God Save Us From Climate Change? People of Faith Are Split
July 31st, 2023
The Bible says that Christians are to be stewards of the Earth. So why do so many of those who identify as highly religious not believe in climate change? Christians are split on how to approach this issue.
Should Religious Preschools Get State Funding? Courts Will Decide
July 24th, 2023
A private Christian school in Colorado is suing the state after being turned down to participate in that state's new universal pre-K program, which is publicly funded and awards taxpayer dollars to participants.
Is Barbie Demonic? Faith Leaders Say Children At Risk
July 20th, 2023
Is Barbie demonic? Is Barbie pushing a 'gay agenda'? Religious leaders are weighing in, with some suggesting Barbie's gone gay, and others saying that viewing the film could open a portal to possession.
Court: It's Not Sexual Assault Unless It Lasts Ten Seconds or More
July 14th, 2023
How long does it take to sexually harass someone? An Italian court just ruled that a caretaker who groped a student comitted no crime because the harassment was less than 10 seconds long.
Christian Social Worker Denied Job Over Views On Homosexuality
July 13th, 2023
A Christian social worker in the UK says he is facing religious discrimination after a job offer was rescinded when his would-be employer learned about his biblical views on same-sex marriage.
The Quran Burning Heard 'Round the World
July 10th, 2023
Free speech, hatred, or both? A man in Sweden ignited international outrage when he burned a copy of the Quran outside a Stockholm mosque during a holy Islamic holiday. Do such actions fall under free speech?
Atheists Demand Chalk Cross at AR Governor's Mansion Be Removed
July 7th, 2023
A group of secular activists is demanding the removal of a cross drawn in sidewalk chalk on the front steps of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, but AR Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is refusing to back down.
Michigan Prisons Must Recognize White Supremacist Religion, Court Rules
July 6th, 2023
A Michigan appeals court just ruled the the state's Corrections Department must recognize Christian Identity, a white supremacist faith that is Christian in name only. Do hateful faiths fall under freedom of religion?
Muslim Student Refuses to Shake Hands With Female Principal
June 29th, 2023
Video of a Muslim student refusing to shake hands with his female principal at a high school graduation ceremony in Norway is making the rounds on social media, reigniting the debate on Muslim and western values.
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