Political & Religious Controversy - Page 26 of 86
December 10th, 2021
A plumber found thousands of dollars in cash in the walls at Lakewood Church, a megachurch in the Houson area headed by televangelist Joel Osteen. As the money came tumbling out of the walls, so did the questions.
Jewish Teens Celebrating Hanukkah Attacked in Viral Video
December 4th, 2021
A disturbing video shows men attacking and making obscene gestures towards a bus full of Jewish teens who were celebrating Hanukkah in the streets of London. Even more disturbing, attacks like this are on the rise.
Mr. and Mr. Claus? Gay Santa Ad Sparks Controversy
December 3rd, 2021
A Norwegian ad showing Santa falling in love with and kissing a man is being both celebrated and maligned in equal parts, with some say it's adorably wholesome, and others say it's wildly inappropriate. Which is it?
After Praying, Judge Lets Convicted Rapist Off Easy
December 2nd, 2021
Does God have a place in the legal system? A New York judge is drawing criticism for prayed over how to sentence a convicted rapist, before sentencing the young man to eight years probation instead of jailtime.
Vote With Your Bible? Christian Politician Accused of Antisemitic Attack Ad
November 26th, 2021
One Ohio Senate hopeful took aim at his opponent's Jewish faith, arguing that he simply cannot have good Christian values while practicing Judaisim. But should politicians be required to have certain values... or faith?
Former Bishop Accused of Satanism Now Distributing Pig Semen
November 19th, 2021
There's an update in the ever-wild story of the Spanish bishop, Xavier Novell, who left the church to pursue a relationship with a Satanic erotica author. Now he's reportedly back to work... selling pig semen.
This is Unorthodox: 'Fake' Rabbis Outed as Undercover Evangelicals
November 4th, 2021
A pair of Orthodox rabbis have been outed as evangelicals, allegedly working undercover for over a decade as spies, hoping to convert Jews to Christianity. Now many in the Jewish community feel conned. James Conned.
Dark Secrets: Inquiry Reveals 330,000 French Children Abused by Clergy
October 8th, 2021
An independent commission of child abuse within the Catholic Church in France has concluded after two years, finding that some 330,000 children, most of them boys, were abused by Catholic officials since 1950.
After 50 Years, Pat Robertson Steps Down From 'The 700 Club'
October 8th, 2021
Pat Robertson recently signed off of 'The 700 Club' for the last time. And throughout his 50 years as the host of the Christian daytime show, the popular televangelist has made some very controversial statements.
Texas Lawmaker Wants Bible to Be Official State Book
October 6th, 2021
One Texas representative just introduced a resolution to make the Bible the officla book of Texas, arguing it's historical context in Texas history. Critics say it's a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. Giddy up.
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