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Secret History of the Easter Bunny: What They Don't Teach You in School

March 26th, 2021

On Easter Sunday, millions of children worldwide will hunt for eggs hidden by the Easter bunny. But why do we hunt for eggs on Easter? Why is a bunny associated with the resurrection of Jesus? There's a lot to uncover.

Christian 61 Comments

Church of England Considering Racial Quotas for Clergy

March 25th, 2021

A new report from the Church of England's anti-racism taskforce recommends a quota for church leadership to atone for past racism. Their goal is that some 30% of future clergy candidates be a nonwhite ethnic minority.

Political & Religious Controversy 26 Comments

Does Size Matter? Evangelical Men Think So, Study Says

March 23rd, 2021

A new study says that evangelical men are searching for male enhancement drugs at rates much higher than others. And the study's authors believe they know the culprit for their phallic insecurity: toxic masculinity.

Science & Technology 44 Comments

California Considers Adding Chants to Aztec God to School Curriculum

March 19th, 2021

California's proposed ethnic studies curriculum includes a lesson on Aztec religions, including chants to a god that was honored by sacrifice. Some Christians are furious over the chants, saying it's a double standard.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Was Saint Patrick Irish? And Did He Chase Snakes? Time for Some Mythbusting

March 15th, 2021

Millions around the world celebrate Irish culture (and alcohol) every year on March 17th, but not everyone knows why. Who was Saint Patrick, anyway, and why does he have a whole holiday named after him?

Christian 56 Comments

School Apologizes for Teaching that Jews Killed Jesus

March 10th, 2021

"Jewish leaders wanted Jesus to be guilty," and the depiction of Jews as a bloodthirsty mob are not things you'd expect your child to learn at school. One mother was shocked to find out that was indeed the case.

Political & Religious Controversy 94 Comments

Boy Will NOT Be Boys: First Wave of Girls Attain Eagle Scout Rank

March 9th, 2021

A few years ago, the Boy Scouts made a controversial decision - to admit girls. Now, they're celebrating the first girls to attain Eagle Scout rank, reigniting the debate on if girls and boys should scout together.

Political & Religious Controversy 47 Comments

Overweight Pastor: Women Must Stay Slim for Their Husbands

March 8th, 2021

A Missouri pastor (with a spare tire of his own) made headlines recently when a 20 minute sermon he gave about how women need to wear makeup, stay thin, and have sex with their husbands whenever he wants went viral.

Christian 95 Comments

Major Evangelical Adoption Service Opens Adoptions for Same-Sex Parents

March 3rd, 2021

Bethany Christian Services, the largest Protestant adoption agency in America, just announced that they'll stop LGBTQ discrimination and will adopt children to same-sex partners, effective immediately.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 113 Comments

All God's Children? New Bill Sparks Debate on Trans Rights

February 26th, 2021

The Equality Act is being debated in Congress, which would extend legal discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ individuals. It's renewing the debate on what legal protections transgender individuals should have.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 114 Comments

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