Christian Archives - Page 7 of 23
August 13th, 2019
The controversial Satanic Temple is back at it again, this time hosting its first Canadian 'black mass' ritual in an Ottawa bar. The controversial events are designed to make a statement about free speech but often draw more protesters than Satanists.
City Removes "Lord" References From Police Monument
August 2nd, 2019
“Thou shall not utter the Lord’s name in vain” is one thing, but what are the rules for erasing it entirely? That’s the question faced by a South Carolina city that’s still trying to recover from a controversy.
Pastor Helping Asylum Seekers Lands on Secret Government Watchlist
July 12th, 2019
A prominent NYC pastor and long-time advocate for immigrant rights is suing the federal government after she was placed on a federal watchlist for conducting ministry work with migrants south of the border.
Christian Student Wins Appeal After Expulsion for Calling Gay Marriage "Sinful"
July 12th, 2019
After his 2015 expulsion from the University of Sheffield for calling gay marriage "sinful" on Facebook, Felix Ngole won the right to another hearing on appeal. Now the school will again determine if expressing anti-gay sentiment on social media justifies student expulsion.
Jesus Says Hello, But Texas Town Says Goodbye
July 11th, 2019
After a long and very public battle over a religiously-inspired roadside sign, city officials in Hawkins, Texas quietly took it down late last month. But the story behind this sign is worth a read.
Why You Should Thank Christian Fundamentalists for Breakfast Cereal
June 29th, 2019
Fan of breakfast cereal? Well it turns out you owe thanks to Christian fundamentalists, who played an integral role in its invention and eventual popularity.
Drag Queen Story Hour Draws Delighted Kids and Angry Protesters
June 27th, 2019
The Drag Queen Story Hour event in Spokane, Washington drew hundreds of protesters and counter-protesters to the South Hill Library. Across the country, people are up in arms about drag queens reading books to children.
Supreme Court Throws a New Wrinkle Into Case of Christian Bakers
June 27th, 2019
The frosting is not yet set on this cake. That was the message sent by the United States Supreme Court after it vacated a ruling that effectively put a pair of Christian bakers out of business for sticking to their religious guns.
How One Church Sign Is Changing Hearts and Minds
June 11th, 2019
The Clackamas United Church of Christ in Milwaukee, Oregon has managed to unite Muslims, African Americans, the LGBT community, and many more groups with positive messages on a roadside sign.
Progressive Sex-Ed Guidelines Rile Religous Groups in California
May 31st, 2019
California’s freshly revamped sex-ed guidance has some parents and faith leaders up in arms. According to reports, the new program includes explicit hands-on demonstrations and other features that opponents argue are inappropriate.
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