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Kavanaugh Says Christian Groups Shouldn't Be Forced to Pay for "Abortion Drugs"

September 7th, 2018

During his testimony before Congress, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced criticism for referring to birth control as "an abortion-inducing drug" that religious groups shouldn't be forced to provide to employees.

Political & Religious Controversy 181 Comments

Bullsh*t From the Pulpit: Cussing Pastor Turns Heads

September 7th, 2018

A controversial broadcaster-turned-pastor is cussing his way to online notoriety, and he "doesn’t give a damn" what traditional Christians might think about it.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Former KKK Member Ditches White Supremacy for Jesus

September 1st, 2018

Ken Parker was a full-on white supremacist who marched with proponents of Nazi ideology in Charlottesville last summer. But then he found Jesus. Can faith be used as a tool to combat hate?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 94 Comments

Oregon Man Fired For Refusing to Attend Company Bible Study

August 31st, 2018

When Ryan Coleman initially accepted a job, he assumed the company-sponsored Bible study sessions were an optional activity. To his dismay, he soon discovered that attendance was actually a condition of employment.

Political & Religious Controversy 160 Comments

Youth Football Players Going to Hell, Preacher Claims in Wild Rant

August 31st, 2018

Baptist Preacher Ernie Spence was walking by an athletic field on a recent Sunday afternoon and was shocked to discover a youth football game underway.

Political & Religious Controversy 47 Comments

Where Did All the Catholics Go? Sparse Crowds for Pope's Ireland Visit

August 28th, 2018

Disappointing turnouts across Ireland during Pope Francis' recent trip has the Catholic Church on its heels. Will the ongoing clergy abuse scandal spell the downfall of the Church, or will Pope Francis find a way to right the ship?

Political & Religious Controversy 70 Comments

Indonesian School Apologizes for Dressing Kids up like ISIS Soldiers

August 25th, 2018

A kindergarten in Indonesia is taking flak around the world after images went viral showing young children dressed up as ISIS fighters in a parade. A local military official defended the event, insisting it was meant only to educate students about the “struggle of Islam."

Political & Religious Controversy 8 Comments

"Christianity as White Supremacy" - Catholic School Hair Policy Angers Activists

August 24th, 2018

A viral video captures the moment an 11-year-old Catholic student is sent home because her hairstyle violated school dress code. The incident angered activists, who insist the policy is racially motivated.

Political & Religious Controversy 186 Comments

Japan Developing "Mobile Mosques" For 2020 Olympic Games

August 20th, 2018

Responding to concerns about a shortage of prayer facilities for Muslims during the Olympics, Japan has created the world's first mosque on wheels. Will this technology soon spread worldwide?

Science & Technology 20 Comments

Cold Spaghetti: Dutch Court Rules Pastafarianism is Not A Religion

August 20th, 2018

The highest Dutch court ruled that Pastafarianism is not a real religion, denying a Dutch student the right to wear a colander in her ID. Should the government be able to decide what is a "real" religion and what isn't?

Humor & Satire 74 Comments

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