Political & Religious Controversy - Page 14 of 86
June 2nd, 2023
Did Chick-fil-A go 'woke'? Some Christians are reacting strongly to the news that the Christian favorite hired a diversity chief, arguing that not only is promoting inclusion catering to wokeness, but also unbiblical.
Native American Student Forced to Remove Tribal Feather at Graduation, Lawsuit Alleges
June 1st, 2023
A Native American student in Oklahoma alleges that she was denied the right to wear a sacred eagle plume on her graduation cap. Now she's suing her former school, alleging her religious freedom was violated.
Pope Francis: Denying Climate Change Is an "Ecological Sin"
June 1st, 2023
Pope Francis just issued some of his strongest words yet on humanity's role in climate change and global warming, saying that mass pollution and our continued reliance on fossil fuel is an ecological sin.
The Real History of the Little Mermaid
May 26th, 2023
With the release of Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid on the horizon, some are criticizing the casting of black actress Halle Bailey as unscientific or inaccurate to the original Danish folktale.
Florida to Allow Loudspeaker Prayers at High School Sporting Events
May 25th, 2023
A new Florida law allows public schools to choose to pray over the loudspeaker ahead of athletic playoff games. Critics say it's a thinly veiled attempt to insert Christianity into public schools yet again.
Vatican to Investigate "Multiplying Wafer Miracle" at CT Church
May 19th, 2023
Did a miracle take place at Connecticut church? The Vatican is investigating after one church says they experienced a miracle during communion, when wafers went missing - then miraculously reappeared.
Texas Law Would Allow Chaplains to Replace School Counselors
May 19th, 2023
A new Texas bill will allow chaplains to replace school counselors all across the Lone Star State. Critics say it's injecting Christian nationalism in schools, but proponents say it will address the mental health crisis.
PETA Creates Cruelty-Free Vegan Bible Version
May 15th, 2023
PETA is rewriting the Holy Bible to be animal cruelty-free. The first chapter of their 'vegan-friendly' Bible is now available, and this new reimaginging of Genesis has a whole host of animal-friendly changes.
"What About Welcome the Stranger?" Faith Leaders React to Immigration Restrictions
May 11th, 2023
Would Jesus approve of deportations? Faith leaders are weighing in on the end of the controversial Title 42, a Trump-era policy that severely limited immigration. How far should 'love thy neighbor' reasonably extend?
Did Demons Oust Tucker Carlson From Fox News? Evangelists Weigh In
May 4th, 2023
Was Tucker Carlson fired by demons? As speculation runs rampant as to why television's most popular cable news host was let go from Fox News, some evangelists say that Satan's handprints (hoofprints?) are all over this.
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