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Christians Infiltrate Sacred Tribal Site to Remove "Dark Energy"

December 29th, 2020

A group of Christians visited a sacred Native American site in Ohio and prayed over it in an attempt to remove the apparent "dark energy" emanating from it. Native American activists were both upset and offended.

Political & Religious Controversy 170 Comments

Even During Pandemic, the War on Christmas Continues

December 18th, 2020

We're all familiar with the War on Christmas, but this year it's receiving a very 2020 twist: COVID-19. The international pandemic is opening up a whole new front on everyone's favorite seasonal skirmish.

Political & Religious Controversy 82 Comments

Minnesota Town to Allow Whites-Only Church, Sparking Outrage

December 17th, 2020

The city council of Murdock, Minnesota just voted 3-1 to allow a whites-only church within their city limits. The church will be run by the Asatru Folk Assembly, which has been designated as a hate group.

Political & Religious Controversy 55 Comments

Here Comes Santa Claus: An Exclusive Interview With Our Most Famous Minister

December 16th, 2020

Santa Claus is an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church, and even performs weddings in the classic Santa outfit! We reached out to ask what life is like as Mr. Claus, and how things are different in 2020.

Celebrity Ministers 11 Comments

The Great Christmas Standoff: Jesus vs. Santa

December 14th, 2020

Christmas used to be a holiday solely focused on the celebration of the birth of Christ. But Jesus has been supplanted by a new figure: Santa Claus. Many religious parents struggle with how to handle this reality.

Progressive Spirituality 57 Comments

Gay Teen Suspended From School for Wearing Nail Polish

December 11th, 2020

An LGBT teen in Texas was suspended from his public school for wearing nail polish. He's received an outpouring of public support as many find the school's actions unjust at best and deeply homophobic at worst.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 48 Comments

Israeli Space Chief: Aliens Exist, and We Are Not Ready

December 10th, 2020

In a fitting conclusion to 2020, the former head of the Israeli Space Defense program turned some heads when he recently said that there is a secret underground base on Mars with both human and alien representatives.

Science & Technology 20 Comments

The Untold Story of How Christians Almost Killed Santa

December 9th, 2020

Millions of children across the world are eagerly anticipating Santa's visit later this month. But during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, reformers sought to abolish jolly old Saint Nick entirely.

Christian 15 Comments

Now Boarding God Air: First All-Christian Airline Set to Launch 2021

December 3rd, 2020

Judah 1, the world's first all-Christian airline, is set to go public next year. They're upgrading their fleet and will be offering flights for Christian missionaries to remote destinations - with special privileges.

Christian 43 Comments

NYC Synagogue Hosted Massive Secret Wedding Amidst COVID Lockdown

December 3rd, 2020

Earlier this month, a group of Orthodox Jews threw a massive wedding party in total secrecy, even as thousands attended. It's left NYC officials wondering how exactly to punish them, and how exactly they pulled it off.

Political & Religious Controversy 57 Comments

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