Political & Religious Controversy - Page 34 of 88
December 18th, 2020
We're all familiar with the War on Christmas, but this year it's receiving a very 2020 twist: COVID-19. The international pandemic is opening up a whole new front on everyone's favorite seasonal skirmish.
Minnesota Town to Allow Whites-Only Church, Sparking Outrage
December 17th, 2020
The city council of Murdock, Minnesota just voted 3-1 to allow a whites-only church within their city limits. The church will be run by the Asatru Folk Assembly, which has been designated as a hate group.
NYC Synagogue Hosted Massive Secret Wedding Amidst COVID Lockdown
December 3rd, 2020
Earlier this month, a group of Orthodox Jews threw a massive wedding party in total secrecy, even as thousands attended. It's left NYC officials wondering how exactly to punish them, and how exactly they pulled it off.
About-Face: NYPD Ditches Hijab Removal Requirement for Mugshots
November 17th, 2020
In a change several years in the making, the NYPD will now no longer require Muslim women who've been arrested to remove their hijab for their mugshot. Advocates say it's a win-win for policing and religious freedom.
Report: Vatican Promoted Predator, Ignored Sex Abuse Claims
November 16th, 2020
A new report commissioned by Pope Francis documents the systemic failures within the Catholic Church that allowed Cardinal Theodore McCarrick to commit heinous sexual abuse while rising the ranks within his career.
Christian Student Sues School Over Anti-Gay Shirt
November 3rd, 2020
In September, a public high school student in Tennessee was sent home for wearing a shirt that says 'Homosexuality is a Sin'. Now her family's suing the school district, saying that the students rights were violated.
Catholics Outraged Over "Deeply Offensive" Pope Meme
November 2nd, 2020
A meme is going around Twitter that depicts Pope Francis holding aloft everything from Simba to Baby Yoda. The meme is all in good fun, but some Catholics aren't laughing, arguing it makes a mockery of their beliefs.
Pope Francis Calls for Laws Allowing Gay Couples to Form Civil Unions
October 22nd, 2020
In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has offered his full support for same-sex couples to form civil unions. It would provide gay couples the same legal rights and other benefits offered to married straight couples.
"Why Only the Jews?" Orthodox Protesters Burn Masks in Defiance of COVID Shutdowns
October 9th, 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting new lockdown restrictions in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, but some Orthodox Jewish communities say they're being unfairly targeted during the NYC crackdown.
Alabama: Voters Must Swear an Oath to God in Order to Register
October 9th, 2020
Alabama's voter registration form requires a signature affirming all information on the form is true - "so help me God." Atheist activists say it's tantamount to a declaration of faith, and are challenging it in court.
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