Political & Religious Controversy - Page 46 of 85
March 28th, 2019
A Nashville-based church passed out cards with the names and addresses of local residents and instructed congregants to pray for, and then write a letter to, the individuals on the card. Not everyone appreciated the gesture.
Unvaccinated Student Sues Over School Ban, Citing Religous Discrimination
March 28th, 2019
In the wake of a severe chickenpox outbreak in Kentucky, a Catholic high school student was barred from playing on the school basketball team when officials discovered he was not vaccinated against the disease.
Lawmaker Preaches About Jesus as Muslim Woman Is Sworn into Office
March 27th, 2019
The swearing-in ceremony for Pennsylvania's first Muslim state legislator was marred by an opening address asking Jesus for forgiveness and claiming that America has "lost sight of God."
Lesbian Couple Declares Legal Victory Over Christian B&B
March 18th, 2019
The Supreme Court dealt a blow to traditional faith groups Monday when it declined to hear oral arguments on a case involving a Christian-owned B&B. The Aloha Bed & Breakfast has been tied up in court since 2011 when a lesbian couple sued the business for refusing to rent them a room.
Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Vasectomies in Response to Anti-Abortion Bill
March 18th, 2019
A Georgia lawmaker brought male members to attention this week after proposing a law that would ban vasectomies, make sex without a condom akin to "aggravated assault" and require all men to seek their partner's permission before using Viagra and other E.D. drugs.
Fox News Host’s Comments on Muslim Legislator Spark Uproar
March 11th, 2019
Popular Fox News host Jeanine Pirro took issue with Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Muslim faith during a televised segment over the weekend, sparking charges of Islamophobia.
School Drops LGBT Program After Muslim Families Protest
March 8th, 2019
A public elementary school in the U.K. has become ground zero for an intense political standoff between two opposing groups: Muslim families and LGBT rights supporters.
A Cussing, Soul-Shaking Good Time
March 4th, 2019
The controversy-seeking Memphis pastor Thaddeus Matthews, who styles himself as the 'cussing pastor', is in hot water again, this time for hosting a twerking contest in his church.
Holy Outbreaks? The Truth About Religious Vaccine Exemption
March 4th, 2019
Health officials are worried the religious exemption for vaccination is causing outbreaks of deadly diseases nationwide. Now lawmakers are fighting to remove that exemption before more people get sick.
"Jesus Was a Magician" Claim Christian Witches
February 27th, 2019
So-called “Christian witches” from all corners of the country are preparing to gather in Salem, Massachusetts on Easter weekend for their first official convention. Topics of discussion include why Jesus was actually a wizard, and how the Bible promotes sorcery.
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