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Hobby Lobby Says America is Christian Nation in Controversial Ad

July 8th, 2021

Hobby Lobby is under fire after running an ad in newspapers across the country that seems to suggest that America is a Christian nation, with many critics even thinking that the ad is advocating for theocracy.

Political & Religious Controversy 138 Comments

Eye for an Eye? Christians Strongly Support Death Penalty, New Poll Shows

June 23rd, 2021

A new poll shows that Christians and atheists have very different ideas on whether the death penalty is moral. While atheists largely oppose capital punishment, most Christians, particularly evangelicals, are in favor.

Life and Death 141 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

Does Speaking to the Dead Anger God?

June 4th, 2021

One Christian group recently gave a rather creepy warning: don't try to communicate with the dead. Whether by seance or Ouija board, they say the consequences of trying to make contact with the other side could be dire.

Political & Religious Controversy 147 Comments

Top 10 Things Jesus Left Behind

April 9th, 2021

It's been over 2,000 years since his death, so it would be only natural to assume that all traces of Jesus have long since vanished from the Earth. But is that really true? Experts say no – and they've got proof.

Christian 57 Comments

Secret History of the Easter Bunny: What They Don't Teach You in School

March 26th, 2021

On Easter Sunday, millions of children worldwide will hunt for eggs hidden by the Easter bunny. But why do we hunt for eggs on Easter? Why is a bunny associated with the resurrection of Jesus? There's a lot to uncover.

Christian 61 Comments

Was Saint Patrick Irish? And Did He Chase Snakes? Time for Some Mythbusting

March 15th, 2021

Millions around the world celebrate Irish culture (and alcohol) every year on March 17th, but not everyone knows why. Who was Saint Patrick, anyway, and why does he have a whole holiday named after him?

Christian 56 Comments

Major Evangelical Adoption Service Opens Adoptions for Same-Sex Parents

March 3rd, 2021

Bethany Christian Services, the largest Protestant adoption agency in America, just announced that they'll stop LGBTQ discrimination and will adopt children to same-sex partners, effective immediately.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 119 Comments

Jeep Super Bowl Ad Sparks Religious, Political Controversy

February 10th, 2021

One of the most talked about commercials of this year's Super Bowl was Jeep's appeal to 'meet in the middle' that heavily utilized Christian imagery. Is tying your brand to one religion or another ever a smart move?

Political & Religious Controversy 50 Comments

Christian School Expels 8-Year-Old for Having a Same-Sex Crush

February 9th, 2021

An 8-year-old girl in Oklahoma was expelled from a private Christian school for telling a female classmate she has a crush on her. Now the school's facing blowback - and the child's receiving an outpouring of support.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 113 Comments

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