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Ten Commandments Display in MN Jail Accused of Violating Constitution

May 8th, 2024

Secular activists are fuming after a walkthrough of Minnesota's new Itasca County jail revealed pro-Christian quotes painted on walls, as well as a two-story tall display of the Ten Commandments.

Political & Religious Controversy 129 Comments

Catholic Group Pulls Plug on AI Priest Following Bizarre Advice to Users

May 2nd, 2024

A prominent Catholic group has defrocked their new AI priest, Father Justin, after he went rogue and started giving bizarre advice, including telling one person they could baptize their baby in Gatorade.

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Tennessee Makes the Bible an Official State Book

April 25th, 2024

Tennessee just made the Aitken Bible - the first Bible printed on American soil - one of the official state books of Tennessee, and secular activists are saying it's a blatant violation of separation of church and state.

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LDS Church Cracks Down on Undergarments Amid Youth Defiance

April 24th, 2024

Young Mormons are revolting against the underwear they are required to wear, with many only wearing them to Temple on Sunday. The LDS Church is firing back, reminding members wearing the garment is not a choice.

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Does Florida Decide What a Religion Is?

April 18th, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would allow religious chaplains to volunteer their counseling and support services to children in public schools. But which religions can participate? This could get messy.

Political & Religious Controversy 150 Comments

Pastor Cancels Autism Awareness Week, Calling it "Demonic"

April 12th, 2024

Is autism awareness demonic? One Florida pastor made headlines when he canceled the upcoming Autism Awareness Week at a private Christian academy he pastors for, arguing autism awareness is "idolatry" and "demonic."

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Can Muslims and Christians Coexist? Some Aren't So Sure

April 8th, 2024

The Muslim community is growing at a rapid pace in the West, and it is soon believed that Islam will be the second largest religion in the United States. And with this growth come tensions between Muslims and Westerners.

Political & Religious Controversy 135 Comments

Artist Stabbed Over Painting of Jesus Receiving Oral Sex

April 8th, 2024

A man assaulted Italian painter Andrea Saltini and vandalized a controversial painting by the artist, which depicts Jesus Christ receiving oral sex from a man. When it comes to blasphemous art, is there a line?

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Faith Groups Are Using an App to Target Converts, Sparking Privacy Concerns

March 21st, 2024

Evangelical Christians are using a new app to proselytize to their neighbors. The Bless Every Home app gives users access to extremely specific demographic data on their neighbors to help their religious conversion.

Science & Technology 82 Comments

"Bling Bishop" Guilty of Fraud, Faces 45 Years in Prison

March 14th, 2024

Brooklyn's "Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead has been convicted of defrauding members of his congregation, and now faces up to 45 years in prison. What should be done to church leaders who take advantage of their position?

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