Political & Religious Controversy - Page 20 of 86
October 13th, 2022
Musician Kanye West prompted widespread outrage earlier this month following a controversial antisemitic tweet in which he claimed he was going to go "death con 3" on the Jewish people. Here are some notable reactions.
Jewish Women Challenge Kentucky Abortion Ban, Citing Religious Beliefs
October 10th, 2022
Three Jewish women have filed a lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s sweeping abortion ban on the basis of Jewish religious teachings. The suit argues that a ban on abortions infringes on their religious rights.
Sikh Student Handcuffed After Campus Security Fails to Recognize Ceremonial Dagger
October 5th, 2022
A Sikh man was handcuffed at the University of North Carolina Charlotte for wearing a mandatory article of faith of Sikhism, the kirpan. As video of the incident goes viral, the school's apologizing profusely.
Report: Soon Fewer Than Half of Americans Will Be Christian
September 17th, 2022
A new Pew report says that Americans are losing their religion. Within 50 years, it says, Christianity will no longer be the dominant religion in this country, making up as little as one-third of Americans.
Christian School Baptizes 100 Students Without Parental Permission
September 9th, 2022
A Christian school in North Carolina is under water after parents found out that they baptized some 100 middle and high school students without parental knowledge. Is it okay to baptize kids without parental consent?
Shinzo Abe's Assassination Shines Light On Controversial "Cult" Church
September 1st, 2022
The alleged killer of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says he did so because of Abe's political relationship with the Unification Church, a controversial church known for mass weddings and large donation requests.
Cross-Shaped Pier Makes Waves at Jersey Shore
August 26th, 2022
A proposed cross-shaped pier in the Methodist community of Ocean Grove, New Jersey has some LGBTQ residents upset, suggesting that the new pier is a hostile symbol representative of Christian nationalism.
Texas Law Mandates 'In God We Trust' Signs in Schools
August 24th, 2022
A new Texas law requires schools to hang 'In God We Trust' signs in classrooms, so long as they are donated by outside groups. Is it an attempt to evangelize Christianity to children in the classroom?
What is a Fatwa? Experts Say Salman Rushdie Attack Obscures True Meaning
August 19th, 2022
Islamic scholars are hoping to clarify the true meaning of the word fatwa, which they say has been distorted by the notorious fatwa issued against author Salman Rushdie in 1989, which calls for his death.
Pharmacist Sued for Refusing to Fill Birth Control Prescription
August 9th, 2022
Can a pharmacist deny filling a contraceptive prescription on religious grounds? One woman is taking her pharmacy to court for doing just that, after she was denied the morning-after pill by a religious pharmacist.
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