Political & Religious Controversy - Page 62 of 85
October 11th, 2017
Human rights groups are furious after the United States voted against a U.N. resolution condemning the death penalty and the way it is used to target LGBTQ people around the world.
Christian University Forces Athletes to Stand for National Anthem
October 2nd, 2017
Last week, Colorado Christian University notified all student athletes that standing for the anthem will now be mandatory and will have "zero tolerance" policies toward kneeling or sitting on the sidelines.
Judge Says Company’s Ban on Gay Weddings Akin to ‘Whites Only’ Sign
September 30th, 2017
A Minnesota couple who refused to do videography work for gay weddings was dealt a serious blow last week when a judge threw out their lawsuit. Carl and Angel Larsen, the owners of Telescope Media Group, were seeking to overturn a state law outlawing discrimin
Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Driving
September 29th, 2017
In a surprise decision earlier this week, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia announced that he will lift the country’s infamous ban on female drivers beginning in 2018.
Alabama Senate Candidate: America "Already Under Sharia Law"
September 29th, 2017
In America, religion and government are supposed to be independent of one another. But don’t tell that to Judge Roy Moore, the frontrunner in Alabama’s upcoming Senate race. Moore, an outspoken Christian, has a long track record of acting upon his faith wh
Why Colleges Are Installing “Plan B” Vending Machines
September 28th, 2017
Colleges have begun using an unconventional (and controversial) strategy to expand access to contraceptives on campus: vending machines. Stanford University joined the party with Plan B vending machines.
Kansas Inmate Sues "Pro-Christian" Prison
September 25th, 2017
A correctional facility in Topeka, Kansas has been accused of distributing Christian propaganda and pressuring inmates to convert. The allegations stem from a lawsuit filed by a current inmate who insists their rights have been violated.
Thou Shalt Not Steal… Unless You’re a Cop
September 15th, 2017
The world’s major religions don’t agree on everything, but there is general consensus on certain core principles. Among them: thou shalt not steal. It’s a fairly straightforward concept: don’t take what’s not yours. However, police don't have to follow these rules.
Satanic Temple Suing Missouri Over Anti-Abortion Laws
September 14th, 2017
The Satanic Temple is filing a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging that the state’s anti-abortion laws violate their religious beliefs. The conflict began when a Missouri resident and Satanic Temple member (referred to in the lawsuit as “Mary
Pope Francis Questions Whether Trump is Really Pro-Life
September 14th, 2017
In the wake of the White House’s decision to end the DACA program, Pope Francis had a sharp message for Donald Trump. If the president is truly “pro-life”, said Francis, then he cannot allow the children of immigrants – known commonly as “Dreamers” – to be thrown out of the country.
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