Political & Religious Controversy - Page 43 of 85
August 2nd, 2019
Pete Buttigieg recently said Republicans who oppose raising the minimum wage are 'so-called Christians'. Conservatives quickly shot back, attacking the South Bend mayor for his sexuality and stance on abortion.
Religious Survey Says Atheists, Jews Know More About Basic Religious Beliefs Than Christians
July 26th, 2019
A new religious survey from the Pew Research Center shows that atheists and Jews are significantly more knowledgeable than Christians about basic facts about world religions.
Female Pastor Ousted After Allegedly Taking Fellow Ministers to Sex Shop
July 24th, 2019
A female pastor was let go after allegedly taking her fellow ministers to a sex shop and purchasing sex toys. She insists that she was actually let go for reporting sexual misconduct by church leadership.
The "Billy Graham Rule" in Effect in Mississippi Gubernatorial Race
July 23rd, 2019
A Mississippi politician denied a female reporter the chance to travel with him on the campaign trail, citing the "Billy Graham Rule" - which states that men should not be alone with a woman other than their wife.
Muslim Group Launches Campaign for Time Off Work on Friday for Prayers
July 22nd, 2019
A Muslim group is calling for time off work every Friday afternoon for Muslim workers to partake in their prayers. That may be a hard sell in the US, where employers already struggle to accommodate religious needs.
#FakeChristian Trends on Twitter After Pence Visits the Border
July 17th, 2019
Vice President Pence recently toured migrant detention centers at the U.S. / Mexico border. #FakeChristian began trending on social media, with users calling out the VP for his perceived lack of empathy.
Pastor Helping Asylum Seekers Lands on Secret Government Watchlist
July 12th, 2019
A prominent NYC pastor and long-time advocate for immigrant rights is suing the federal government after she was placed on a federal watchlist for conducting ministry work with migrants south of the border.
Jesus Says Hello, But Texas Town Says Goodbye
July 11th, 2019
After a long and very public battle over a religiously-inspired roadside sign, city officials in Hawkins, Texas quietly took it down late last month. But the story behind this sign is worth a read.
Kamala Harris' Civil Rights Record Scrutinized by Sikh Activists
July 4th, 2019
After her take-down of Joe Biden's civil rights record, Kamala Harris is having her own record criticized. Sikh activists are demanding Harris apologize for her defense of a beard ban for guards at California prisons.
Catholic High School Fires Gay Teacher to Avoid Removal From Catholic Diocese
June 26th, 2019
A Catholic high school in Indianapolis let a gay teacher go after months of negotiation. The Catholic Archdiocese told them to fire the teacher or lose their Catholic affiliation. Now community members are outraged.
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