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Lesbian Couple Declares Legal Victory Over Christian B&B

March 18th, 2019

The Supreme Court dealt a blow to traditional faith groups Monday when it declined to hear oral arguments on a case involving a Christian-owned B&B. The Aloha Bed & Breakfast has been tied up in court since 2011 when a lesbian couple sued the business for refusing to rent them a room.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 191 Comments

Teacher at Religious School Fired for "Living in Sin"

March 18th, 2019

When a teacher got divorced and moved in with another man, she unknowingly violated a school employment clause that forbids "any sexual activity outside of a heterosexual marriage," then she was forced to resign.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 41 Comments

Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Vasectomies in Response to Anti-Abortion Bill

March 18th, 2019

A Georgia lawmaker brought male members to attention this week after proposing a law that would ban vasectomies, make sex without a condom akin to "aggravated assault" and require all men to seek their partner's permission before using Viagra and other E.D. drugs.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Methodist Church Votes to Keep Discriminating Against Gays

March 13th, 2019

After several years of emotionally charged debate, the United Methodist Church has ultimately decided to maintain its longstanding official position that homosexuality is “incompatible with Christian teaching.”

LGBTQ & Human Rights 140 Comments

Fox News Host’s Comments on Muslim Legislator Spark Uproar

March 11th, 2019

Popular Fox News host Jeanine Pirro took issue with Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Muslim faith during a televised segment over the weekend, sparking charges of Islamophobia.

Political & Religious Controversy 83 Comments

School Drops LGBT Program After Muslim Families Protest

March 8th, 2019

A public elementary school in the U.K. has become ground zero for an intense political standoff between two opposing groups: Muslim families and LGBT rights supporters.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 67 Comments

A Cussing, Soul-Shaking Good Time

March 4th, 2019

The controversy-seeking Memphis pastor Thaddeus Matthews, who styles himself as the 'cussing pastor', is in hot water again, this time for hosting a twerking contest in his church.

Political & Religious Controversy 37 Comments

Holy Outbreaks? The Truth About Religious Vaccine Exemption

March 4th, 2019

Health officials are worried the religious exemption for vaccination is causing outbreaks of deadly diseases nationwide. Now lawmakers are fighting to remove that exemption before more people get sick.

Political & Religious Controversy 207 Comments

"Jesus Was a Magician" Claim Christian Witches

February 27th, 2019

So-called “Christian witches” from all corners of the country are preparing to gather in Salem, Massachusetts on Easter weekend for their first official convention. Topics of discussion include why Jesus was actually a wizard, and how the Bible promotes sorcery.

Pagan & Wiccan 99 Comments

Alabama Woman Who Fled U.S. to Join ISIS Begs Forgiveness

February 22nd, 2019

When an Alabama woman fled her home in the United States at age 20 to join ISIS, she never expected to return. Four years later, and she’s begging for forgiveness – and a ticket home.

Political & Religious Controversy 159 Comments

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