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Activist Wants Florida to Ban the Bible From School Libraries

April 29th, 2022

In a wave of book bans in school libraries across the country, one Florida man is trying to ban a book he says shows wildly inappropriate graphic content like rape, slavery, and infanticide: the Holy Bible.

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

Does "Cancel Culture" Date Back to Biblical Times?

March 23rd, 2022

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is mounting a comeback in churches across NYC, arguing that he's a victim of cancel culture and likening his own cancelation to stonings straight out of biblical times.

Political & Religious Controversy 21 Comments

TN Pastor Purges 'Demonic' Books in Bonfire; Protesters Burn Bible in Response

February 8th, 2022

Is it okay to burn books we don't like? One Tennessee pastor caused a firestorm last week when he held a bonfire for his congregation, burning 'demonic' books like Harry Potter and Twilight in the blaze.

Political & Religious Controversy 196 Comments

Enormous Bible Verse in NC Sheriff's Office Prompts Controversy

December 30th, 2021

A North Carolina sheriff says he's being targeted politically after an atheist activist group told him to remove a Bible quote from station walls. Is it freedom of religion, or a flagrant Constitutional violation?

Political & Religious Controversy 92 Comments

Was Jesus Transgender? German Bible Museum Says Yes

December 29th, 2021

Mere weeks before Christmas, a German Bible museum hosted a pro-LGBT exhibit, including performances of a play that recasts Jesus Christ as a transgender woman. Evangelicals weren't thrilled to see their savior as trans.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 140 Comments

Texas Lawmaker Wants Bible to Be Official State Book

October 6th, 2021

One Texas representative just introduced a resolution to make the Bible the officla book of Texas, arguing it's historical context in Texas history. Critics say it's a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. Giddy up.

Political & Religious Controversy 116 Comments

What Happened to the City of Sodom? Scientists May Have Finally Solved the Mystery

September 27th, 2021

Scientists believe they've discovered the origins of the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah, arguing that it likely originated from a real life event - the destruction of a Middle Eastern city some 3,600 years ago.

Science & Technology 105 Comments

The New Jonah? Man Swallowed by Whale Lives to Tell the Tale

June 16th, 2021

A New England man's lucky to be alive after being swallowed by a whale. Many Christians were quick to point out the parallels to the story of Jonah, whom scripture says spent three days in the belly of a whale as well.

Christian 91 Comments

New Christian Dating Website Claims to Ban 'Feminists' and 'Soyboys'

May 9th, 2021

A new online dating service hopes to match Christian singles together. Not just any Christian singles, though - only those who believe a woman's role is at home, tending the home, ideally while pregnant. Will it work?

Political & Religious Controversy 51 Comments

TX Mayor During Historic Snowstorm: "Only the Strong Survive"

February 22nd, 2021

As millions of Texans are without power and struggling to survive during an unprecedented snowstorm, one local mayor took the opportunity to say that those without power are weak, lazy, and "looking for a damn handout!"

Life and Death 73 Comments

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