Political & Religious Controversy - Page 2 of 89
March 12th, 2025
A Satanic group is planning a controversial Black Mass at the Kansas Capitol, sparking outrage from Catholic groups who call it a blasphemous mockery of their faith which shouldn't legally be allowed to occur.
Should Women Be Able to Vote? This Pastor Says No
March 10th, 2025
Pastor Joel Webbon claims the Bible supports repealing the 19th Amendment and ending women's suffrage. This extremist view is slowly gaining traction - could it ever go mainstream?
Idaho Bill Will Force Students to Read Every Page of Bible
March 7th, 2025
Idaho lawmakers are pushing a bill which will require public school students hear every word of the Bible over ten years. They say it's part of their state's rich faith tradition - but others say it's indoctrination.
Is the Rise of the Religious "Nones" Over?
March 3rd, 2025
For decades, religious affiliation in the U.S. was in free fall, but a new survey suggests the decline may have stalled. Has the "rise of the nones" ended, and what, exactly, is behind it?
Elon Musk: Muslim Aid Groups Are "Terrorists"
March 3rd, 2025
Amidst DOGE cuts, Elon Musk recently labeled Muslim aid groups “terrorists,” drawing strong condemnation from Muslim activists who say his comments fuel Islamophobia and endanger innocent lives.
Black Faith Leaders Urge Boycott of Target Over DEI Rollback
February 24th, 2025
Black faith leaders are urging a nationwide boycott of Target after the corporate retailer cut its DEI programs after President Trump took office. Will this protest send a message to corporate America?
Catholic Clergy Push Back on Mandatory Abuse Reporting
February 20th, 2025
Should priests be legally required to report child abuse? Washington state lawmakers are pushing for clergy to join the mandatory reporter list, but Catholic leaders are pushing back, arguing clergy-penitent privilege.
Would Jesus Offer Sanctuary to Vulnerable Groups?
February 19th, 2025
Would Jesus welcome undocumented immigrants and LGBTQ+ people? Faith leaders nationwide are saying yes, and are backing laws to defend them. When it comes to these vulnerable communities, what would Jesus do?
Pope Francis and JD Vance Spar Over 'Ordo Amoris'
February 17th, 2025
Vice President JD Vance recently promoted 'ordo amoris', the philosophy that God calls us to love in a hierarchy, with family at the top and foreigners at the bottom. Does 'love thy neighbor' come with conditions?
70-Foot Cross Lights Up Controversy in WA Tourist Town
February 14th, 2025
The small tourist town of Leavenworth, Washington is divided over a planned 70-foot glowing cross being erected on the mountains overlooking their town. When zoning laws and religious freedom collide, who wins?
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