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TX School District Defends School Prayer, Despite Legal Warnings

July 26th, 2024

A Texas school superintendent keeps promoting Christianity in school with public prayers, Facebook advertisements, and even a dedicated month of prayer - despite legal warnings from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Political & Religious Controversy 153 Comments

The Secret Religious History of the Olympics

July 25th, 2024

The 2024 Olympics are upon us! But how much do you know about them, really? Most people know the games originated in Ancient Greece, but do you know about the role that religion played (and still plays) to this day?

ULC Minister Training & Education 8 Comments

Law Banning Kids From Drag Shows Upheld by Tennessee Court

July 25th, 2024

Do kids and drag queens mix? Tennessee's Adult Entertainment Act was just upheld in an appeals court after a year of legal battle, meaning Tennessee children are now legally prohibited from attending most drag shows.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 128 Comments

Christians Denied Service at Subway Over Incendiary Anti-LGBTQ+ Shirts

July 19th, 2024

In a viral video, a group of Christians were kicked out of a Subway sandwich restaurant for their inflammatory shirts, including one that used a gay slur. They say it's religious discrimination, but is it?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 226 Comments

"Satanic," "Pro-Abortion" Statue Beheaded by Vandals at University of Houston

July 19th, 2024

Artists under attack? Accused of being "Satanic" and "pro-abortion," by evangelical critics, the statue "Witness" by artist Shahzia Sikander was beheaded at the University of Houston by a vandal in the dead of night.

Political & Religious Controversy 79 Comments

How Old Did These Famous Bible Characters Live to Be, Actually?

July 15th, 2024

How long can people live? Some biblical figures are stated to have lived over 900 years, including Adam and Noah. How and why did they live so long, and are we meant to take these advanced ages literally?

Life and Death 56 Comments

Tennessee Declares July "Month of Prayer and Fasting"

July 11th, 2024

Legislators officialy declared July a month of prayer and fasting in the state of Tennessee. They say they need God's help to uplift the state, but critics say the declaration violates the separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 138 Comments

"Looney Tunes Jesus" Artwork Pulled From Gallery Following Violent Threats

July 11th, 2024

An Australian artist received death threats for his painting depicting Jesus Christ as a Looney Tunes character. It is no longer on display, but he says artists should have the right to paint controversial pieces.

Political & Religious Controversy 59 Comments

Megachurch "Pausing" Service After Insurer Drops Sex Abuse Coverage

July 8th, 2024

One of Canada's largest megachurches is temporarily closing its doors after their insurer dropped their abuse liability insurance. The move comes after a series of high profile sex abuse cases within the church.

Political & Religious Controversy 44 Comments

TX Supreme Court Sides With Official Who Refused to Perform Same-Sex Marriages

July 5th, 2024

The Texas Supreme Court just sided with Dianne Hensley, a Justice of the Peace who cited her Christian values as the reason for her refusal to perform same-sex marriages for LGBTQ+ couples.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 157 Comments

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