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Losing Their Religion: Why Church Attendance Is on the Decline

August 24th, 2023

Why are young people leaving the church? Reports show that Millennials and Gen-Z are less religious than any generations before them, and that trend will only continue. Why are young people turning their back on faith?

Christian 147 Comments

Bradley Cooper Accused of "Jewface" For Using Prosthetic Nose in New Film

August 21st, 2023

Actor Bradley Cooper is being criticized for the prosthetic nose he's donning in his new film "Maestro". Cooper is portraying legendary Jewish composer Leonard Bernstein, and not everyone likes his likeness.

Political & Religious Controversy 86 Comments

Catholic Couple Barred From Adoption Over Anti-LGBTQ Views

August 18th, 2023

A Massachusetts couple were told they could not adopt because they hold anti-LGBTQ views. They say their anti-gay stance is rooted in their Catholic faith, but the state says they're unfit for parenthood because of it.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 187 Comments

Are Jesus's Teachings "Too Weak"? Some Evangelicals Say So

August 17th, 2023

Has Jesus gone soft? One prominent pastor says he's concerned about the direction of Christianity, fearing that many Christians find the teachings of Jesus Christ weak.

Christian 253 Comments

Can Magic Mushrooms Bring You Closer to God? One Church Says Yes

August 11th, 2023

The Church of Ambrosia, based out of California, consumes psychedelic mushrooms as sacrament, arguing the trip is nothing less than a spiritual experience, and they say police are infringing on their religious freedom.

Progressive Spirituality 69 Comments

Aztec Dancers Allege Religious Discrimination After Tribal Feathers Seized at Border

August 10th, 2023

A group of Aztec dancers say they are the victims of religious discrimination by U.S. border agents, who seized some 1,500 feathers from them under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Political & Religious Controversy 67 Comments

New App Lets Users Text With Jesus

August 8th, 2023

What would you text Jesus? A new AI-powered app called 'Text With Jesus' lets users exchange texts with Jesus and some 30 other biblical figures. The app says it isn't replacing prayer, but critics may think otherwise.

Science & Technology 47 Comments

"American Christian Heritage Month"? CA County's Decision Sparks Outrage

August 8th, 2023

El Dorado County in California just declared last July and all future Julys as "American Christian Heritage Month," arguing that we simply do not recognize Christianity's role in American history enough around here.

Political & Religious Controversy 135 Comments

Inside the Christian Hacker Network Secretly Targeting Sex Workers

August 4th, 2023

Hacking for Jesus? A group of Christian hackers say they're finding out information about sex workers and human traffickers with the power of Christ. But not all sex workers agree this is for the greater good.

Christian 69 Comments

In a First, Drag Queen Tops Christian iTunes Charts

August 3rd, 2023

For the first time in history, a drag queen has the number one song and album on iTunes Christian music charts after Sean Feucht told Flamy Grant no one cares about her music... which she took as a challenge.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 44 Comments

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