Political & Religious Controversy - Page 27 of 85
September 7th, 2021
The Supreme Court declined to hear a last minute case challenging Texas's new abortion law. While pro-choice advocates fumed, evangelical Christians celebrated a major legal win for the pro-life movement.
Does God Hate Porn? Evangelicals Take on OnlyFans
September 3rd, 2021
The online subscription service OnlyFans declared they would ban all sexually explicit material from their website. The story behind that decision highlights an ongoing "war on porn" being led by faith groups.
U.S. Army to Allow Christian Soldier to Grow Beard
August 11th, 2021
For the first time, the U.S. Army will allow a Christian soldier to keep a beard as part of his faith. Similar exceptions have been made in the past for Sikhs and Muslims, but some say everyone should follow the rules.
Converse Releases "Satanic" Shoe With Pentagram Logo
August 3rd, 2021
Converse is releasing a new shoe with a pentagram on the tongue in place of the classic Chuck Taylor star. Shockingly, many weren't exactly thrilled with the new 'Satanism' themed addition to the iconic shoe line.
The Secret Church Using Psychedelics as Sacrament
July 30th, 2021
One California church returned to in-person services recently, but they're a bit different than your run-of-the-mill church. They're part of a growing religious movement using psychedelics to achieve enlightenment.
“My Vagina Has to Breathe" – Mormon Women Protest Uncomfortable Temple Garments
July 27th, 2021
The temple garments worn by most Mormons are an important part of their faith, but an increasing number of women are speaking out on the issues they have with the garment. As one said, "my vagina needs to breathe."
Women in the Draft? Senate Proposal Runs Into Biblical Opposition
July 23rd, 2021
Should women be forced to sign up for the military draft, like men do? A new congressional proposal says yes, but it's run into a powerful enemy: Evangelical Christians, who are in favor of traditional gender roles.
Youth Pastor Apologizes for Controversial 'One Piece Swimsuit' Rule
July 22nd, 2021
Is purity patriarchy? A Christian youth pastor is apologizing for instituting a 'one piece swimsuits only' rule at his youth camps, saying sorry for telling girls to cover up instead of telling boys to be respectful.
Please Stop Church Arsons, Say Canadian Indigenous Leaders
July 15th, 2021
Canada's reckoning with the discovery of 1,000+ unmarked graves at former Catholic residential schools. Now, Christian churches are being lit ablaze across the country, and many think it's retalatiion.
"God Bless Abortions" Banner Shocks Arkansas Town
July 14th, 2021
The owners of Arkansas’s largest statue of Jesus woke up to a shocking surprise: a 44-foot banner reading “God Bless Abortions” had been hung across it, from arm to arm. Here's the story behind the message.
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