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Apache Students Expelled Over Traditional Dance Deemed "Satanism"

June 28th, 2024

A trio of Native American girls say they were punished by their private Christian school for participating in a Sunrise Dance, a traditional rite of passage for Apache girls - which they say the school called demonic.

Political & Religious Controversy 135 Comments

Catholic Charity In Hot Water for Reading Gender-Fluid Book to Children

June 27th, 2024

Some parents are outraged after Scott Stuart's book 'My Shadow is Purple,' which promotes gender nonconformity to kids, was read to children at an event by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 126 Comments

Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestine Groups Clash Outside LA Synagogue

June 26th, 2024

Violence erupted between pro-Palestine protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters in the streets outside a Los Angeles synagogue, which drew widespread condemnation from politicians and public officials.

Political & Religious Controversy 45 Comments

Megachurch Pastor Resigns After Admitting to Molesting Child

June 24th, 2024

Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris resigned after allegations he abused a 12-year-old girl when he was 21 recently surfaced. Morris admitted the abuse and says he's repented for his sin, but his victim says it's not enough.

Political & Religious Controversy 166 Comments

Southern Baptists Vote to Condemn Use of IVF

June 24th, 2024

In a shocking vote, America’s largest Protestant denomination has condemned the use of in vitro fertilization. Despite their strong pro-life views, members of the Southern Baptist Convention argue that IVF is immoral.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Jesus 101: How Students Are Skipping Classes to Read the Bible

June 14th, 2024

In what critics argue is an attempt to inject Christianity into schools, Oklahoma just passed a bill allowing public school students to leave class three times per week to study religion off-campus for course credit.

Political & Religious Controversy 96 Comments

Supreme Court Justice: U.S. Should Return to "Place of Godliness"

June 13th, 2024

Is it appropriate for a Supreme Court justice to agree that the United States needs to return to a place of godliness? Samuel Alito, a Catholic, is under fire after doing just that at a Supreme Court event.

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

Texas Wants Bible Stories in Elementary School Curriculum

June 3rd, 2024

Texas leaders are pitching a school curriculum redesign that includes stories from the Bible. Critics say it's a clear constitutional violation, but supporters claim the Bible provides key context for students.

Political & Religious Controversy 149 Comments

Rastafarian Prisoner Whose Head Was Forcibly Shaved Appeals to Supreme Court

May 31st, 2024

Damon Landor, a Rastafarian man with dreadlocks down to his knees, says his religious freedom was violated when his dreadlocks were shaved in prison per the jail's grooming policy.

Political & Religious Controversy 95 Comments

Should Christian Youth Groups Get Public Funding?

May 30th, 2024

A youth charity in Oregon had $400k in government grants rescinded because of a requirement employees and volunteers be Christian. Should government funds go to organizations that only hire a specific faith?

Political & Religious Controversy 87 Comments

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