Political & Religious Controversy - Page 48 of 85
January 28th, 2019
Second Lady Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, sparked backlash with a recent announcement that she’ll be taking a position at a Christian school with strong anti-LGBT policies.
Who Are the Black Israelites? Inside the Obscure Group That Fueled the Covington Catholic Controversy
January 22nd, 2019
Amid the media firestorm surrounding the standoff between students from a Catholic high school and a Native American man, the role that Black Israelite protesters played in starting the conflict was largely overlooked.
Christian Pastor Fired After Posting “Bruce Jenner Is a Man” Sign
January 17th, 2019
A California pastor has been ousted from his parish after putting up a controversial church sign calling out Caitlyn Jenner and the "sin" of homosexuality.
Texas GOP Tries to Oust Muslim Councilman Over “Sharia Law” Fears
January 14th, 2019
Are Islam and conservatism inherently at odds? That the question a group of Republicans officials in one Texas county were forced to tackle last week.
Do Prayers Belong on the Football Field?
January 9th, 2019
Praying for a last-second Hail Mary throw from the sidelines? Not so fast, says the Freedom From Religion Foundation. An Indiana high school is under scrutiny for encouraging football players to pray.
Church of Satan Praises Christian Bale for Golden Globes Comment
January 7th, 2019
Christian Bale caused a stir at the Golden Globes by thanking Satan for giving him inspiration on how to play the role of former vice president Dick Cheney. The Church of Satan responded with wholehearted approval.
Catholic Church's Latest Solution to Sex Abuse Crisis: Prayer
January 2nd, 2019
Catholic bishops from across the U.S. are meeting in Chicago for a week-long retreat that will focus on the clergy sexual abuse scandal that continues to plague the Church. Sounds promising, right? Well, there’s a catch. The bishops have been forbidden to enact new policies, instead focusing on prayer as a solution.
Immigrant Avoids Deportation by Taking Shelter in D.C. Church
December 27th, 2018
A 40-year-old Virginia woman ignored her deportation order and instead took shelter in a local church. “I am going to fight,” she declared. “I feel powerless. But I trust in God for a solution."
Christian Neighbor Attempts to Slay "Christmas Dragons"
December 21st, 2018
A Louisiana woman has been putting up dragons around Christmas time for years now, but one Christian neighbor decided enough was enough - leaving an angry letter on her doorstep demanding the dragons be taken down.
Tip of the Iceberg? New Clergy Abuse Report Deepens Public Concern
December 20th, 2018
The Illinois state attorney general’s office reported this week that Catholic dioceses neglected to report at least 500 priests and clergy members accused of sexual misconduct. Many are now wondering: what more do they know?
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