Political & Religious Controversy - Page 30 of 85
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?
Is Creationism is a Conspiracy Theory? One Professor Thinks So
February 12th, 2021
A prominent professor recently said that the modern creationist movement, particularly the belief in a young Earth, is indistinguishable from believing in a conspiracy theory. Christians didn't take kindly to that.
Jeep Super Bowl Ad Sparks Religious, Political Controversy
February 10th, 2021
One of the most talked about commercials of this year's Super Bowl was Jeep's appeal to 'meet in the middle' that heavily utilized Christian imagery. Is tying your brand to one religion or another ever a smart move?
Does America Need a National Hymn to Heal Racial Divisions? One Politician Thinks So
January 27th, 2021
In the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, one politician is proposing America legally adopt a 'National Hymn' to help the nation heal. Secular activists say that flies in the face of separation of church and state.
Here We Go Again: NC School District to Display Ten Commandments
January 26th, 2021
Stop us if you've heard this one before: A public school district wants to put up the Ten Commandments, only to be threatened with a costly legal challenge. Only this time, there's a legal loophole that might allow it.
For First Time, Catholics Control All 3 Branches of US Government
January 22nd, 2021
President Joe Biden, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi are all Catholic. What effect will three Catholics heading the three branches of govenment have?
Faith Leaders Respond to Violence at the Capitol
January 12th, 2021
Faith leaders are grappling with and speaking out against the abundant Christian nationalism on display at the violent assault at the US Capitol on January 6th that left five people, including one Capitol officer, dead.
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