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San Francisco Blacklists 22 States Over Strict Abortion Laws

October 30th, 2019

The city of San Francisco will refuse to do business with 22 states that have restrictive abortion laws. Faith leaders are upset that progressive politics might impact their state's bottom line.

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Study: Fearing Reprisal, One-Third of Jews Publicly Hide Their Faith

October 25th, 2019

A recent survey shows that a significant portion of Jews are avoiding wearing the Star of David, skullcaps, and other religious markers in public, fearing reprisal due to increased antisemitism.

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Texas Pastor Burns Book About Atheism, Claims USA is a “Christian Nation”

October 24th, 2019

An online feud between an attorney representing the Freedom For Religion Foundation (FFRF) and an outspoken Texas pastor escalated this week when the pastor posted a book-burning video to his official Twitter account.

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Faith Group Urges Followers to Sabotage "Pagan" Halloween with Gospel Messages

October 17th, 2019

Pastor David Grisham Jr. used his Facebook page to spread the word about a fantastic plan he’d crafted to help convert nonbelievers and “lukewarm Christians” who participate in “pagan celebrations like Halloween.”

Pagan & Wiccan 67 Comments

NBA Forced to Choose Between Human Rights and Chinese Money

October 17th, 2019

A frequent champion for civil rights issues in the U.S., the NBA is curiously refusing to take a stand on clear instances of injustice in one of its most profitable markets – leading fans and analysts alike to point out the hypocrisy of this deafening silence.

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Church of Sweden Blasted for Calling Greta Thunberg the Successor of Jesus

October 7th, 2019

All hail the second coming of Christ: Greta Thunberg. That’s according to a surprising proclamation by the Church of Sweden, which said the teen climate activist is a successor to Jesus.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

The "OK" Hand Gesture Listed as a Hate Symbol

October 7th, 2019

Last week the Anti-Defamation League added the 'OK' hand gesture to its list of hate symbols. How did a symbol that means 'all is well' come to be an emblem of white supremacy?

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Civil Rights Groups Challenge Quebec Religious Symbols Ban in Court

October 4th, 2019

Activists are challenging Quebec's controversial religious symbols ban on the grounds it is discriminatory towards Muslims. But the courts say they've failed to show the bill has caused "irreparable harm."

Political & Religious Controversy 15 Comments

Kanye West Upsets Christians With Religious 'Sunday Service' Performances, Expensive Merchandise

October 3rd, 2019

Rapper Kanye West claims he's been born-again. Now he's hosting 'Sunday Service', weekly gospel concerts attended by the rich and famous. Some doubt West's religious sincerity, given the associated merchandise.

Political & Religious Controversy 32 Comments

Evangelical Chicago Students Sue City for Right to Preach at Local Park

September 27th, 2019

Four evangelical students are suing the city of Chicago after the city essentially banned preaching at Millennium Park, a popular tourist destination. The students say their First Amendment rights are being violated.

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