Political & Religious Controversy - Page 8 of 86
January 26th, 2024
A pastor and his wife are facing charges that they defrauded hundreds of Christians out of millions of dollars in a crytocurrency scheme. They're mounting an interesting legal defense: They say God told them to.
Christians Threaten to Cancel Prime Video Over "Demonic" Animated Show
January 25th, 2024
Hazbin Hotel, an adult animated show set in hell and featuring Lucifer's daughter as the main character, is being called 'demonic' by some Christians, who say they're canceling their Prime Video streaming service.
Robbed of Hijab: Muslim Woman Sues Over Mugshot Scandal
January 12th, 2024
Should Muslim women have to take their hijab off when taking a police mugshot? A Michigan woman is suing the county sheriff's department after she says she was forced to take off her hijab, leaving her feeling violated.
"Uterus for Rent"? Pope Francis Calls For Global Surrogacy Ban
January 11th, 2024
Is surrogate pregnancy a "deplorable" practice which should be banned globally? Pope Francis thinks so, going as far as to say women who engage in surrogacy are "renting" their uterus to the highest bidder.
"Desecration": Navajo Nation Criticizes NASA for Moon Burial
January 5th, 2024
Navajo leaders are asking NASA to stop an upcoming lunar launch which will deliver a payload of human remains, arguing that, because the moon is sacred in many Indigenous faiths, it is descration of a holy site.
Does the Bible OK Corporal Punishment for Disabled Children?
January 4th, 2024
Oklahoma lawmakers hoping to ban corporal punishment being administered against disabled children are running into a problem: Evangelical Christians, who say there's a biblical basis for smacking and spanking children.
Catholic Priest Criticized for "Blasphemous" Gay Nativity Scene
December 28th, 2023
A Nativity display in Italy is prompting outrage for replacing Joseph with another woman draped in the rainbow flag, prompting a petition with tens of thousands of signatures decrying the display as "blasphemous."
How Faith Guides Just Stop Oil's Contentious Climate Protests
December 21st, 2023
The environmental protest group Just Stop Oil has quickly earned a reputation for using in-your-face tactics to draw attention to climate change issues. See how faith leaders are responding to (and joining) their cause.
Satanic Holiday Display Destroyed, Beheaded in Iowa Capitol
December 18th, 2023
A holiday display of Baphomet in the Iowa capitol building was recently destroyed by a Christian man who says he found the display offensive. Now, debate is raging over how far freedom of speech and religion should go.
Christmas Tree Display Lands Oregon School in Hot Water
December 15th, 2023
Christmas in the classroom? A school in Oregon is apologizing after parents complained about a Christmas tree in the entryway to the school cafeteria arguing that the tree promotes Christianity over other faiths.
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