Political & Religious Controversy - Page 55 of 86
June 21st, 2018
A baptism ceremony took a dark turn when a Catholic priest appeared to lose his temper with a crying baby. To the shock of everyone involved, the frustrated priest proceeds to slap the child across the face.
Jeff Sessions Cites Bible to Justify Separating Immigrant Children from Parents
June 18th, 2018
A controversial new Trump administration policy calls for separating immigrant parents from their children if they try to cross the border. But when it comes to carrying out this brutal task, Attorney General Jeff Sessions truly believes God is on his side.
Not Fit For Christ: CrossFit Employee Fired Over Anti-Gay Tweets
June 14th, 2018
After an Indianapolis CrossFit gym decided to cancel a workout session planned during an LGBT Pride event, a top CrossFit employee voiced his support for the cancellation on Twitter, thanking the company for "refusing to celebrate sin." He's since been let go.
"No Gays Allowed": Tennessee Store Owner Defends Discriminatory Policy in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
June 12th, 2018
A Tennessee store owner took a stand against gay rights by putting up a "No Gays Allowed" sign. After a photo of the sign was posted online, it quickly became the top trending topic on Twitter, and was seen by millions around the globe.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Christian Baker Who Refused to Serve Gay Couple
June 4th, 2018
This morning, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Jack Phillips, a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex couple’s wedding because of his Christian beliefs.
Alaska Prison Forces Muslim Inmates to Eat Pork During Ramadan
June 4th, 2018
A prison in Alaska stands accused of knowingly serving pork to its Muslim inmates during Ramadan. Since the Koran explicitly declares pork forbidden for all Muslims, the prisoners, already fasting for the Islamic holy month, were essentially reduced to a starvation diet.
Televangelist Asks Followers to Pay for $54 Million Private Jet, Says God Wants Him to Have It
May 31st, 2018
Televangelist Jesse Duplantis recently asked his thousands of followers to help him buy a $54 million private jet. Duplantis explained that God wants him to have the plane so he can spread the gospel worldwide. Oh, and he claims that if Jesus were alive today, he'd be doing the same thing.
Video: Coffee Shop Refuses to Serve Man After He Berates Muslim Woman Wearing Niqab
May 21st, 2018
A viral video shows a man insulting a Muslim woman wearing a niqab in a California coffee shop. The incident sparked an intense debate over the merits of Islamic face coverings. Some argue they are oppressive and should be outlawed in public, but others insist this would be a mistake.
Why Evangelicals Want Jews to Take Over Jerusalem
May 17th, 2018
An unlikely ally of Israel has emerged: evangelicals. Indeed, few cheered the recent U.S. Embassy move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem louder than evangelical Christians in the United States.
Religious Groups Warming Up To Gay Marriage - And Fast
May 14th, 2018
A growing number of religious groups are in support of gay marriage, a new report says. A majority of white evangelicals and Mormons remain opposed, but things are changing at a fairly rapid pace.
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