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Happily Never After: Inside the Shadowy War to End Gay Marriage

November 18th, 2024

Is same-sex marriage in danger? With an incoming Trump administration, many in the LGBTQ+ community are worried that marriage equality will be at risk. Here's how some Christian activists hope to overturn Obergefell.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 96 Comments

The Secret Religious History of Halloween's Top Monsters

October 25th, 2024

Creatures like skeletons, witches, and zombies have become so closely tied to the Halloween holiday that we don’t think twice about them. But did you know many of these creepy figures have hidden religious connections?

ULC Minister Training & Education 65 Comments

Over Half of Christians Admit to Watching Porn, Study Shows

October 23rd, 2024

Is there any shame in watching porn if you’re a churchgoer? Decades of mainstream Christian teachings would lead one to assume the answer is yes, but according to a new study, times might be changing.

Christian 126 Comments

Why Are Gen Z Men More Religious Than Women?

October 4th, 2024

Among Gen Z, evidence shows that for the first time in history, men are more religious than women. Now, many experts are trying to figure out why – and what a majority-male future means for churches.

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

Religious Nonprofit Denied Gov. Funding Over "Christians-Only" Hiring Mandate

September 20th, 2024

Religious nonprofit Bethany Christian Services is suing the state of Michigan alleging religious discrimination after federal funding was denied over a "Christians-only" hiring policy.

Political & Religious Controversy 113 Comments

Should the Bible Be Banned From Public Schools?

September 13th, 2024

The fight over what books belong in school libraries is in full swing, and one Alabama city councilor says that censorship advocates should be careful what they wish for, because the Bible could be the next book banned.

Political & Religious Controversy 369 Comments

Faith-Filled Curriculum Fuels Backlash in Texas

September 9th, 2024

Texas is reviewing proposed language arts curriculum for K-5 kids which injects Christianity into public schools. With overwhelmingly negative comments online, will Texas keep the controversial curriculum?

Political & Religious Controversy 111 Comments

WA Church: "Religious Discrimination" to Prevent Church From Caring for Homeless

September 6th, 2024

A Washington state church argues that forcing them to get a permit to host a homeless encampment is religious discrimination. Do Christian churches have a constitutional right to care for the homeless?

Political & Religious Controversy 111 Comments

Satanic Ministers: Coming to a School Near You?

August 26th, 2024

A new policy will allow chaplains to serve as public school counselors. But proponents of the plan may have overlooked one crucial factor: if schools accept one type of faith leader, they must accept them all.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

Alliance of Christian Investors Pressure Retailers to Drop Abortion Drug

August 15th, 2024

Should Costco and Walmart offer an abortion drug? A group of Christian investors says no, and is urging the nation's largest retailers not to sell the abortion pills, warning that they may receive public backlash.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

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