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With Ten Commandments in Classrooms, Why Not the Bhagavad Gita? Hindu Leaders Ask

July 3rd, 2024

In the wake of Louisiana's recent law mandating the Ten Commandments be posted in all public school classrooms, Hindu leaders say that parts of their holy text, the Bhagavad Gita, should receive similar treatment.

Political & Religious Controversy 305 Comments

The Secret Religious History of Fireworks

July 2nd, 2024

Will you be joining millions of Americans in lighting off fireworks this 4th of July? If so, did you know you’re actually participating in a centuries-old religious tradition? Let's unpack some history.

ULC Minister Training & Education 22 Comments

Apache Students Expelled Over Traditional Dance Deemed "Satanism"

June 28th, 2024

A trio of Native American girls say they were punished by their private Christian school for participating in a Sunrise Dance, a traditional rite of passage for Apache girls - which they say the school called demonic.

Political & Religious Controversy 131 Comments

Catholic Charity In Hot Water for Reading Gender-Fluid Book to Children

June 27th, 2024

Some parents are outraged after Scott Stuart's book 'My Shadow is Purple,' which promotes gender nonconformity to kids, was read to children at an event by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 126 Comments

Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestine Groups Clash Outside LA Synagogue

June 26th, 2024

Violence erupted between pro-Palestine protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters in the streets outside a Los Angeles synagogue, which drew widespread condemnation from politicians and public officials.

Political & Religious Controversy 45 Comments

Megachurch Pastor Resigns After Admitting to Molesting Child

June 24th, 2024

Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris resigned after allegations he abused a 12-year-old girl when he was 21 recently surfaced. Morris admitted the abuse and says he's repented for his sin, but his victim says it's not enough.

Political & Religious Controversy 165 Comments

Southern Baptists Vote to Condemn Use of IVF

June 24th, 2024

In a shocking vote, America’s largest Protestant denomination has condemned the use of in vitro fertilization. Despite their strong pro-life views, members of the Southern Baptist Convention argue that IVF is immoral.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Sighting of "Miraculous" White Bison Fulfills Sacred Native American Omen

June 19th, 2024

A white bison calf photographed in Yellowstone National Park is being called a sacred omen by many Native American cultures, including the Lakota people, and being compared to the resurrection of Jesus for Christians.

Progressive Spirituality 48 Comments

Christian Lifeguard Refuses to Raise Pride Flag On Beach, Files Lawsuit

June 17th, 2024

A fire captain and lifeguard in Los Angeles argues his religious freedom is being violated by a countywide mandate that LGBTQ+ Pride flags be flown at lifeguard posts. He received a religious exemption - but wants more.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 153 Comments

Jesus 101: How Students Are Skipping Classes to Read the Bible

June 14th, 2024

In what critics argue is an attempt to inject Christianity into schools, Oklahoma just passed a bill allowing public school students to leave class three times per week to study religion off-campus for course credit.

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

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