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Televangelist Asks Followers to Pay for $54 Million Private Jet, Says God Wants Him to Have It

May 31st, 2018

Televangelist Jesse Duplantis recently asked his thousands of followers to help him buy a $54 million private jet. Duplantis explained that God wants him to have the plane so he can spread the gospel worldwide. Oh, and he claims that if Jesus were alive today, he'd be doing the same thing.

Political & Religious Controversy 128 Comments

Reading the Bible as Punishment: Disturbing Pattern of Anti-Gay Harassment at Oregon High School

May 23rd, 2018

An Oregon high school has come under intense scrutiny amid reports of ongoing harassment and intimidation of LGBT students. After years of enduring abuse from classmates, teachers, and administrators, two brave students recently went public with their stories. Among the punishments prescribed to LGBT kids was mandatory Bible reading.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 168 Comments

"If You Were To Die Tonight": Preacher Terrorizes Moviegoers In Dark Theater

May 11th, 2018

A preacher was thrust into the center of controversy after his surprise sermon in a California movie theater sparked mass panic. Moviegoers, convinced that a gunman had entered the theater, began to run for their lives.

Political & Religious Controversy 101 Comments

From Queer to Convert: "Ex-Gay" Pulse Survivor Claims God Turned Him Straight

May 8th, 2018

Pulse shooting survivor Javier Luis Ruiz says the horrific attack convinced him to embrace God and leave his gay identity behind. Ruiz was recruited to participate in last weekend’s “Freedom March” in Washington D.C. – an event featuring other “ex-gays” who claim to have ditched homosexuality and become straight.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 106 Comments

Return of the Ten Commandments: Arkansas Replaces Embattled Statue

April 30th, 2018

Nearly a year after the first Ten Commandments statue was toppled at the Arkansas State Capitol, a new replacement monument was installed. However, pending legal challenges from the Satanic Temple and the ACLU mean that its not guaranteed to remain standing this time, either.

Political & Religious Controversy 97 Comments

School Bus Driver Suspended for Trying to Convert Kids to Christianity

April 25th, 2018

A 54-year-old Minnesota school bus school bus driver was yanked from his route after it was discovered that he regularly led students in prayer during the two-hour drive. The driver, George Nathaniel, admitted that his ultimate goal is to convert children to Christianity.

Political & Religious Controversy 147 Comments

The Tragic Case of Alfie Evans: Brain-Dead Child Denied Care Despite Plea From Pope Francis

April 24th, 2018

When Alfie Evans was declared brain-dead, his parents vowed to fight for him with everything they had. However, doctors insist he cannot be treated and have taken the boy off of life support.

Science & Technology 121 Comments

Does NYC Hate Christians? Chick-fil-A Story Sparks Controversy

April 20th, 2018

The New Yorker, a magazine sometimes criticized for having an elitist tone, has turned its attention to one of America's most beloved fast food joints: Chick-fil-A. In a recent article, writer Dan Piepenbring crucifies the popular restaurant chain for its “pervasive Christian traditionalism," and warns readers about “Chick-fil-A’s creepy infiltration of New York City.”

Political & Religious Controversy 51 Comments

Churches Ask: Where Have All the Men Gone?

April 12th, 2018

By almost every measure, women are more religious than men. They have stronger beliefs, pray more frequently, and even go to church more often. Some worry about the future of men and the church.

Political & Religious Controversy 53 Comments

Sweet Jesus! Christians Outraged By Provocative Ice Cream Chain

April 2nd, 2018

Toronto-based ice cream company “Sweet Jesus” is famous for its unconventional marketing - from humorous religious references to advertisements featuring images of vampiric children and upside-down crosses. But when Sweet Jesus decided to expand into the U.S., they encountered heavy opposition from outraged Christian groups.

Political & Religious Controversy 105 Comments

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