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The Sermonator: With AI-Generated Sermons, Pastors Ponder Robot Takeover

February 17th, 2023

There's been a lot of talk of AI and chatbots lately, and pastors are not immune to the general job security unease. With advancements made every day, will pastors eventually be replaced by artificial intelligence?

Political & Religious Controversy 45 Comments

Gender-Neutral God? Church of England Considers Ditching God's Masculine Pronouns

February 13th, 2023

Critics are accusing the Church of England of going 'woke' after they announced they are considering switching to the gender-neutral and more inclusive they/them pronouns when referring to God.

Political & Religious Controversy 116 Comments

Connecticut Reckons With Its Dark Past of Executing People for Witchcraft

February 13th, 2023

The state of Connecticut is considering exonerating the men and women accused of (and executed for) witchcraft in the 1600s. Critics say it's a waste of time, but advocates argue it's never too late for justice.

Pagan & Wiccan 39 Comments

LGBTQ Gamers Boycott New Harry Potter Game

February 9th, 2023

LGBTQ gamers are boycotting the new Harry Potter video game amidst ongoing controversy regarding author J.K. Rowling’s comments about transgender people. Will the protests against Hogwarts Legacy be successful?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 44 Comments

Jesus Saves, They Spend: Christian Group Intends to Drop $1 Billion on Pro-Jesus Ads

February 6th, 2023

A Christian group funded by wealthy donors intends to spend $1 billion dollars over the next 3 years promoting Jesus Christ. But critics say he doesn't need the promotion, and the money would be better spent elsewhere.

Political & Religious Controversy 68 Comments

West Virginia Passes Bill Mandating "In God We Trust" in Schools

February 2nd, 2023

West Virginia will likely soon require every school in the state to display "In God We Trust," the national motto. Secular activists are balking, arguing it is a violation of separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 169 Comments

Nazi Homeschooling Network Under Investigation

February 1st, 2023

The state of Ohio is investigating a Nazi homeschooling network with thousands of members, which uses homeschooling to teach hate to their kids. Shockingly, religious freedom laws might mean this is legal.

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

New Florida Law Could Send Teachers to Prison Over "Inappropriate" Books in Classrooms

January 27th, 2023

A new obscenity law in Florida could put teachers and librarians in the Sunshine State at risk of felony prosecution if they expose children to any books deemed "pornographic" or inappropriate.

Political & Religious Controversy 174 Comments

Missouri Clergy Unite to Oppose State's Abortion Restrictions

January 26th, 2023

An interfaith group is challenging Missouri's strict anti-abortion law, arguing that lawmakers were blatantly imposing an evangelical Christian view of life and conception when passing the law.

Political & Religious Controversy 73 Comments

Pope Francis Says That Being Gay Is "Not a Crime"

January 26th, 2023

In a recent address, Pope Francis declared that being gay is “not a crime” and argued that laws which criminalize homosexuality are inherently “unfair.” However, not all Catholics are open to this message.

Political & Religious Controversy 120 Comments

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