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Church Leaders Condemn Police Violence and Trump "Photo-Op"

June 3rd, 2020

On Monday evening, D.C. police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a peaceful protest so that President Trump could walk to a local church. Outraged religious leaders are calling it a "photo-op."

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Texas Mayor Says Only Men Can Lead Prayer at City Council Meetings

May 23rd, 2020

A Texas mayor sent shockwaves through his community when he said that he'd love more prayer before city council meetings... but only if they're led by men. And he's not backing down from that controversial statement.

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Coronavirus Forces Reopened Churches to Shut Doors Again

May 22nd, 2020

A Georgia church is closing its doors after a brief re-open, as several congregants tested positive for coronavirus. The event has reignited the debate on whether churches should be open at all during this pandemic.

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Church Group Fined for Promoting Bleach as a Cure for Coronavirus

May 15th, 2020

An Australian chapter of the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing has been fined over $150,000 for promoting a miracle cure for Covid-19. According to experts, the main ingredient in the "magic" substance is bleach.

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Church Files Lawsuit After Being “Zoombombed” With Pornography

May 14th, 2020

A California church is suing Zoom after its online bible study class was rudely infiltrated by an internet troll who took over the video call and shared pornographic images on everyone’s screen.

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Ohio Lawmaker Defies Mask Policy, Claiming 'Faces are the Likeness of God'

May 12th, 2020

Representative Nino Vitale is defying recommendations to wear masks while in public to limit the spread of COVID-19 by claiming a religious exemption. He says faces are the "likeness of God" and should not be covered.

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Coronavirus, Murder Hornets Spark Concern of Biblical Punishment

May 8th, 2020

Deadly 'murder hornets' just hit the west coast of the United States. those deadly pests along with the coronavirus pandemic have some religious leaders thinking that we may be experiencing God's wrath.

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Chaplain Under Fire for Sharing Book That Describes Coronavirus as God's Judgment

May 7th, 2020

A military chaplain is facing scrutiny for sharing an ebook with his subordinates called 'Coronavirus and Christ' that says that coronavirus infection is God's judgment for sin. Now activists are seeking punishment.

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Christian Leaders Fear Increase in Pornography Addiction During Quarantine

April 29th, 2020

As we follow stay-at-home orders, some Christian leaders are worried that constant internet access combined with working from home will lead to an epidemic of pornography addiction. Is this actually a real threat?

Political & Religious Controversy 42 Comments

Does God Need Your Stimulus Check? This Pastor Thinks So

April 21st, 2020

A prominent Louisiana pastor is challenging all of us to give up our stimulus checks to evangelists and missionaries, who haven't had offerings since the shutdown, rather than spend it on necessities like food or rent.

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