Political & Religious Controversy - Page 30 of 86
April 15th, 2021
The world mourns the loss of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. But one tribe on the island nation of Vanuatu has lost their god. They are adherents of the Prince Philip movement, which reveres the royal as a diety.
Nude Models Arrested in Dubai for Disobeying Sharia Law
April 8th, 2021
A dozen women (and counting) were arrested in Dubai over the weekend following a nude photography session on their hotel balcony. The UAE follows Sharia law, which forbids, among other things, public indecency.
Can You Be Fired for Having Sex? Women Face Pregnancy Discrimination at Work
April 7th, 2021
Can you fire women for getting pregnant? How about firing women for having premarital sex? These questions are at the heart of an interesting new lawsuit, brought by a pregnant woman against her evangelical employer.
Lil Nas X Releases "Satan Shoes," Sets the Internet on Fire
March 30th, 2021
Rapper Lil Nas X just released 'Satan shoes', which sold out in minutes. The limited edition sneakers (only 666 made!) are black and red and feature an upside-down pentagram. Naturally, not everyone's thrilled.
Church of England Considering Racial Quotas for Clergy
March 25th, 2021
A new report from the Church of England's anti-racism taskforce recommends a quota for church leadership to atone for past racism. Their goal is that some 30% of future clergy candidates be a nonwhite ethnic minority.
California Considers Adding Chants to Aztec God to School Curriculum
March 19th, 2021
California's proposed ethnic studies curriculum includes a lesson on Aztec religions, including chants to a god that was honored by sacrifice. Some Christians are furious over the chants, saying it's a double standard.
School Apologizes for Teaching that Jews Killed Jesus
March 10th, 2021
"Jewish leaders wanted Jesus to be guilty," and the depiction of Jews as a bloodthirsty mob are not things you'd expect your child to learn at school. One mother was shocked to find out that was indeed the case.
Boy Will NOT Be Boys: First Wave of Girls Attain Eagle Scout Rank
March 9th, 2021
A few years ago, the Boy Scouts made a controversial decision - to admit girls. Now, they're celebrating the first girls to attain Eagle Scout rank, reigniting the debate on if girls and boys should scout together.
All God's Children? New Bill Sparks Debate on Trans Rights
February 26th, 2021
The Equality Act is being debated in Congress, which would extend legal discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ individuals. It's renewing the debate on what legal protections transgender individuals should have.
Juror Removed From Trial for Trusting God Over Evidence
February 25th, 2021
A juror in a high stakes Florida trial was kicked from the jury after saying during deliberation that God told them the defendant was Not Guilty, despite evidence to the contrary. Should jurors listen to God?
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