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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A youth charity in Oregon had $400k in government grants rescinded because of a requirement employees and volunteers be Christian.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

Pope Accused of Heresy For Saying Humans Are "Fundamentally Good"

May 23rd, 2024

Is Pope Francis a heretic, a Pelagianist, or a secret Satanist? Those are just some of the accusations being leveled against him after a controversial interview in which he said people are "fundamentally good."

Political & Religious Controversy 104 Comments

Louisiana to Require Ten Commandments in Classrooms

May 22nd, 2024

Louisiana seems poised to be the first state to legally require the Ten Commandments be posted in classroooms across the state, as advocates say their legal and historical significance makes them school relevant.

Political & Religious Controversy 216 Comments

Dating App Bumble Faces Backlash for Anti-Celibacy Ads

May 20th, 2024

The dating app Bumble is officially apologizing after a new ad campaign telling women "a vow of celibacy is not the answer" prompted universal backlash online, with both women and Catholics finding the ad offensive.

Political & Religious Controversy 27 Comments

Religious Educators vs. LGBTQ+ Students: Who Will Win?

May 17th, 2024

The fight between a generation of pro-LGBTQ+ students and teachers who hold traditional Christian values is heating up all across America. When it comes to the clash of LGBTQ+ kids and faith in the classroom, who wins?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 129 Comments

NFL Player Bashes Pride Month as “Deadly Sin”

May 15th, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has landed in hot water over comments on Pride month, Catholicism, and women’s roles in society that came during his recent commencement speech at Benedictine College.

Political & Religious Controversy 220 Comments

Ten Commandments Display in MN Jail Accused of Violating Constitution

May 8th, 2024

Secular activists are fuming after a walkthrough of Minnesota's new Itasca County jail revealed pro-Christian quotes painted on walls, as well as a two-story tall display of the Ten Commandments.

Political & Religious Controversy 129 Comments

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