Political & Religious Controversy - Page 57 of 87
April 30th, 2018
Nearly a year after the first Ten Commandments statue was toppled at the Arkansas State Capitol, a new replacement monument was installed. However, pending legal challenges from the Satanic Temple and the ACLU mean that its not guaranteed to remain standing this time, either.
California Parents Denounce “LGBT Agenda” In Sex Ed Classes
April 27th, 2018
California parents were outraged to learn they were barred from pulling their kids out of a robust new sex-ed course that some found objectionable. They're accusing the school district of trying to use the “LGBT agenda” and ideas of social justice to “indoctrinate” their children.
Finding Peace in a Hopeless Place: Korean Leaders Pledge End to War
April 27th, 2018
North Korean leader Kim Jon Un stepped across the border into South Korea for the very first time for a face-to-face meeting with President Moon Jae-in. The two men intend to sign a peace treaty.
School Bus Driver Suspended for Trying to Convert Kids to Christianity
April 25th, 2018
A 54-year-old Minnesota school bus school bus driver was yanked from his route after it was discovered that he regularly led students in prayer during the two-hour drive. The driver, George Nathaniel, admitted that his ultimate goal is to convert children to Christianity.
Does NYC Hate Christians? Chick-fil-A Story Sparks Controversy
April 20th, 2018
The New Yorker, a magazine sometimes criticized for having an elitist tone, has turned its attention to one of America's most beloved fast food joints: Chick-fil-A. In a recent article, writer Dan Piepenbring crucifies the popular restaurant chain for its “pervasive Christian traditionalism," and warns readers about “Chick-fil-A’s creepy infiltration of New York City.”
“What’s Auschwitz?” New Survey Reveals Stunning Holocaust Ignorance
April 13th, 2018
A shocking new survey (released, ironically, on Holocaust Remembrance Day) reveals that many Americans – particularly millennials – lack a basic understanding of the Holocaust and its horrors.
Churches Ask: Where Have All the Men Gone?
April 12th, 2018
By almost every measure, women are more religious than men. They have stronger beliefs, pray more frequently, and even go to church more often. Some worry about the future of men and the church.
Sacred Shakedown: Meet the Holy Men Who Scammed Believers
April 10th, 2018
Two prominent religious leaders are facing charges of embezzlement and fraud. In both cases, it seems these holy men managed to exploit the faith of their followers while using God and their own reputations as cover.
"Affluenza Teen" Ethan Crouch Released from Prison
April 5th, 2018
Ethan Crouch, the Texas teen who killed four people while driving drunk back in 2013, walked free this week. His lenient sentence provoked national outrage, and the infamous “affluenza defense” was widely mocked.
Sweet Jesus! Christians Outraged By Provocative Ice Cream Chain
April 2nd, 2018
Toronto-based ice cream company “Sweet Jesus” is famous for its unconventional marketing - from humorous religious references to advertisements featuring images of vampiric children and upside-down crosses. But when Sweet Jesus decided to expand into the U.S., they encountered heavy opposition from outraged Christian groups.
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