Political & Religious Controversy - Page 55 of 87
July 11th, 2018
When their baby was born prematurely, a devoutly religious Oregon couple chose faith healing instead of seeking medical care. The baby died within hours. As a result of their subsequent criminal trial, the disturbing history of their fundamentalist religious sect is coming to light.
California Minister Who Supported Trump Now Facing Deportation
July 9th, 2018
In the lead-up to the 2016 election, California minister Jorge Ramirez encouraged his daughter to vote for then-candidate Donald Trump. The only problem? Ramirez was living in the country illegally.
North Carolina GOP Candidate: "God is a White Supremacist"
July 3rd, 2018
GOP candidate Russell Walker made national headlines after someone discovered a website he built which uses biblical arguments to promote white supremacy. Despite Republican party leaders pulling their support, Walker appears to be sticking to his guns.
Does God Hate Immigrants? Religious Leaders Split Over Travel Ban
June 28th, 2018
Although some faith groups oppose President Trump’s controversial travel ban, many heartily support it. Recent studies show that religious support for immigration is in the dumps, leading some to question whether churches are really acting in accordance with the tenets of their faith.
Supreme Court Sides With Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers
June 27th, 2018
The Supreme Court has granted controversial "crisis pregnancy centers" new freedom to operate without mandatory disclaimers about their views on abortion. These pregnancy centers – many of which are run by religious organizations – frequently pose as medical clinics, though they don’t offer medical advice.
Christian Pharmacist Denies Woman Medicine to Induce Miscarriage
June 26th, 2018
As if receiving the news of a miscarriage wasn’t heartbreaking enough, an Arizona school teacher left a local Walgreens "in tears and ashamed" thanks to a righteous pharmacist acting on his religious convictions.
Shocking Video: Catholic Priest Slaps Baby During Baptism
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.
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