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Mystery Group Buys "Weeping Virgin Mary" Icon For $2.5 Million

September 13th, 2019

One of the stranger clarifications we've ever had to publish: no, we did NOT spend $2.5 million on a Virgin Mary art installation. Someone did, however.

Humor & Satire 7 Comments

Presidential Candidate Takes Heat After Suggesting Prayer Could Repel Hurricane Dorian

September 6th, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson sparked a fierce online debate earlier this week when she posted on Twitter urging her fellow Americans to pray and visualize Hurricane Dorian changing direction.

Political & Religious Controversy 116 Comments

Archaeologists Believe They've Discovered the Church of the Apostles

August 9th, 2019

Scientists have searched endlessly for years for the Church of the Apostles, which is said to have been built near the Sea of Galilee. Now a team of archaeologists believe they've found the holy site.

Science & Technology 13 Comments

Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Calls Republicans Who Oppose Raising Minimum Wage 'So-Called Christians'

August 2nd, 2019

Pete Buttigieg recently said Republicans who oppose raising the minimum wage are 'so-called Christians'. Conservatives quickly shot back, attacking the South Bend mayor for his sexuality and stance on abortion.

Political & Religious Controversy 28 Comments

Antiquated Religious Rituals Live On in 21st Century

May 9th, 2019

Today, most churches condemn rituals such as self-flagellation, but that hasn’t stopped devotees and devout believers from partaking in the practice. Why does it remain so popular?

Political & Religious Controversy 28 Comments

Was Jesus a Palestinian? Scholars Debate

April 26th, 2019

Forget the fair-skinned, blue-eyed man that still adorns many stained glass windows and paintings. Jesus was most likely a Palestinian, say archaeologists and theologists.

Christian 230 Comments

TN Bill Would Let Adoption Agencies Discriminate Against Gay Couples

April 8th, 2019

Adoption agencies in Tennessee may soon be allowed to prevent same-sex couples from adopting a child from their system if it conflicts with the organization's religious beliefs.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 334 Comments

Lawmaker Preaches About Jesus as Muslim Woman Is Sworn into Office

March 27th, 2019

The swearing-in ceremony for Pennsylvania's first Muslim state legislator was marred by an opening address asking Jesus for forgiveness and claiming that America has "lost sight of God."

Political & Religious Controversy 223 Comments

"Jesus Was a Magician" Claim Christian Witches

February 27th, 2019

So-called “Christian witches” from all corners of the country are preparing to gather in Salem, Massachusetts on Easter weekend for their first official convention. Topics of discussion include why Jesus was actually a wizard, and how the Bible promotes sorcery.

Pagan & Wiccan 100 Comments

Lawmaker Refuses to Repeal Death Penalty Because “That’s How Jesus Died”

February 18th, 2019

Wyoming lawmakers recently held a vote on whether to officially repeal the death penalty, but it was defeated in the State Senate. Among those who voted “no” was Sen. Lynn Hutchings, who insisted that the death penalty is actually a good thing because it brought us Jesus Christ.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 54 Comments

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