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Over 300 years ago, Elizabeth Johnson Jr. was accused of being a witch, but never officially exonerated. Now an eighth-grade civics class hopes to formally exonerate the last accused 'witch' of the Salem Witch Trials.
The Taliban are retaking Afghanistan. Many women and homosexuals across the country fear their very lives will be in danger, with women living under the draconian Sharia law, and homosexuals facing the death penalty.
A Reddit post about a bride-to-be banning her fiance's elderly grandmother from the wedding reception went viral, and it prompted us to look into other wedding-day drama. Here are some of the wildest posts we found!
Rev. Junia Joplin came out as transgender during a sermon broadcast last year. While she received accolades from many, she was let go from her job. Now she's suing her old church, citing gender identity discrimination.
Were Vikings more progressive on gender than we are today? That's what many archaeologists are asking following the discovery that an important Viking tomb contains a nonbinary, gender nonconforming individual within.
Did Gonzo go gay? Some parents are asking that after a recent episode of Muppet Babies showed him in a dress. While some are calling for a boycott, others are praising the message of inclusion and acceptance.
For the first time, the U.S. Army will allow a Christian soldier to keep a beard as part of his faith. Similar exceptions have been made in the past for Sikhs and Muslims, but some say everyone should follow the rules.
Converse is releasing a new shoe with a pentagram on the tongue in place of the classic Chuck Taylor star. Shockingly, many weren't exactly thrilled with the new 'Satanism' themed addition to the iconic shoe line.
One California church returned to in-person services recently, but they're a bit different than your run-of-the-mill church. They're part of a growing religious movement using psychedelics to achieve enlightenment.
How much of the Bible must you believe to be Christian? A recent poll found that many Christian Millennials have some moral and political beliefs that conflict with their faith. Can they still be considered Christian?
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