Political & Religious Controversy - Page 52 of 85
September 7th, 2018
A controversial broadcaster-turned-pastor is cussing his way to online notoriety, and he "doesn’t give a damn" what traditional Christians might think about it.
Oregon Man Fired For Refusing to Attend Company Bible Study
August 31st, 2018
When Ryan Coleman initially accepted a job, he assumed the company-sponsored Bible study sessions were an optional activity. To his dismay, he soon discovered that attendance was actually a condition of employment.
Youth Football Players Going to Hell, Preacher Claims in Wild Rant
August 31st, 2018
Baptist Preacher Ernie Spence was walking by an athletic field on a recent Sunday afternoon and was shocked to discover a youth football game underway.
Where Did All the Catholics Go? Sparse Crowds for Pope's Ireland Visit
August 28th, 2018
Disappointing turnouts across Ireland during Pope Francis' recent trip has the Catholic Church on its heels. Will the ongoing clergy abuse scandal spell the downfall of the Church, or will Pope Francis find a way to right the ship?
Indonesian School Apologizes for Dressing Kids up like ISIS Soldiers
August 25th, 2018
A kindergarten in Indonesia is taking flak around the world after images went viral showing young children dressed up as ISIS fighters in a parade. A local military official defended the event, insisting it was meant only to educate students about the “struggle of Islam."
"Christianity as White Supremacy" - Catholic School Hair Policy Angers Activists
August 24th, 2018
A viral video captures the moment an 11-year-old Catholic student is sent home because her hairstyle violated school dress code. The incident angered activists, who insist the policy is racially motivated.
Cold Spaghetti: Dutch Court Rules Pastafarianism is Not A Religion
August 20th, 2018
The highest Dutch court ruled that Pastafarianism is not a real religion, denying a Dutch student the right to wear a colander in her ID. Should the government be able to decide what is a "real" religion and what isn't?
Behold Baphomet: Satanic Temple Gives Arkansas Christians Taste of Their Own Medicine
August 17th, 2018
The Satanic Temple protested a statue of the Ten Commandments outside the Arkansas State Capitol by unveiling their own monument to a popular Satanic figure. The incident unsurprisingly infuriated Christian lawmakers.
Colorado Baker Back in Court After Refusing to Make Cake for Transgender Woman
August 17th, 2018
While the Supreme Court ruled in his favor back in June, Jack Phillips has now landed back in court – this time in a case involving transgender rights.
New Wave of Shocking Abuse Allegations Rocks the Catholic Church
August 16th, 2018
The latest report of Catholic clergy abuse, released Tuesday by a grand jury in Pennsylvania, is so sickening there are hardly words to describe it. Bishops and other church leaders knowingly covered up thousands of cases of abuse by over 300 priests. See why they likely won't face justice.
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