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Church Ad Featuring Genderqueer Jesus Sparks Outrage

September 23rd, 2020

The Church of Iceland, in an effort to show the church as a place of welcoming diversity, put out an advertisement depicting Jesus with breasts. Many Christians had a bone to pick with that ad, and demanded it come down.

Political & Religious Controversy 57 Comments

Faith Leader Cries Foul as Seattle Shuts Down Christian Rally

September 9th, 2020

A Christian singer planned to hold a Labor Day rally in Seattle, but before the event began the city unexpectedly closed the park. Now he's claiming "godless" Seattle officials are discriminating against Christians.

Christian 43 Comments

God Hates Dinosaurs? Christian Group Wants Dinosaur Statue Removed

September 8th, 2020

Did scientists make up dinosaurs to make Christians look bad? That's what the group Christians Against Dinosaurs believes, and they're targeting a T-Rex statue outside a Tucson McDonald's, demanding it be torn down.

Science & Technology 84 Comments

A Sinner in the Ranks? Falwell Family Behavior Casts Pall over Faith Message

August 31st, 2020

Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. is out at his job at Liberty University following a sex scandal. It's an interesting turn for a family you could call the architects of the culture war and the Religious Right.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Evangelical Group: Christians, Please Don't Ignore COVID Science

August 28th, 2020

In the wake of report after report of Christian churches opening their pews during COVID-19, a prominent group of pro-science Evangelicals is pleading with their fellow Christians to mask-up and stay home.

Science & Technology 45 Comments

Missionaries Refuse to Leave Native Tribes Alone During Pandemic

August 28th, 2020

In the midst of COVID, many missionaries are still visiting remote tribes as if we aren't in the midst of a pandemic. Advocates say that's reckless - saying that a single case of coronavirus could wipe out entire tribes.

Political & Religious Controversy 39 Comments

"Dark Cloud" Over Christian Music Industry as LGBT Artists Call Foul

August 10th, 2020

Christian musician Trey Pearson said recently that there's a "dark cloud" over the entire Christian music industry with regards to LGBT performers. He faced personal and career repurcussions after his own coming out.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 87 Comments

NYC Church to Offer Reparations to Black New Yorkers

August 10th, 2020

One church in New York City is seeking restitution for African-American New Yorkers. They're taking ten percent of their yearly budget and putting it in social programs, as well as building an "anti-racist" coalition.

Christian 87 Comments

Chick-fil-A CEO Says White Christians Should Repent for Racism

June 19th, 2020

The CEO of Chick-fil-A recently threw his support behind the Black Lives Matter movement, suggesting white Christians repent for the sin of racism. But with CFA's opposition to gay marriage, is that selective repentance?

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

Christian Rock Star Reveals He No Longer Believes in God

May 27th, 2020

The lead singer of a popular Christian rock group recently announced on Instagram that he's lost his faith, mirroring other prominent faith leaders who've left Christianity. Responses ranged from supportive to outraged.

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