Christianity Archives - Page 16 of 25
January 15th, 2020
The blessing of the "official Bible" of the Space Force, the U.S.'s newest military branch, didn't fly with everyone. A religious freedom advocacy group is crying foul, launching some out-of-this-world controversy.
Christians Furious Over Netflix's "Gay Jesus" Christmas Special
December 16th, 2019
A new Netflix Christmas special depicting Jesus as a gay man has Christians around the world outraged, and more than 1.8 million have since signed a petition demanding the streaming service remove the program.
U.S. Military Blocks Army Logo From Appearing on Dog Tags Alongside Scripture
December 11th, 2019
A faith-based company is under fire for selling replica dog tags that feature official U.S. military logos alongside Biblical scripture. They're fighting back, calling the situation unconstitutional censorship.
Infamous Christian 'Hell House' Returns to Scare Teens Into Belief in God
October 17th, 2019
Every October, churches across the country host their own biblical twist on the haunted house. 'Hell Houses' are designed to scare teens into following Jesus, showing graphic depictions of sins like racism and violence.
'Jesus Shoes' Filled With Holy Water From Jordan River Sell for $3,000
October 11th, 2019
Want to walk on water? Now's your chance. Pairs of 'Jesus Shoes', filled with blessed water from the river Jordan are selling online for thousands of dollars. Would a man who wore sandals really approve of $3,000 shoes?
Kanye West Upsets Christians With Religious 'Sunday Service' Performances, Expensive Merchandise
October 3rd, 2019
Rapper Kanye West claims he's been born-again. Now he's hosting 'Sunday Service', weekly gospel concerts attended by the rich and famous. Some doubt West's religious sincerity, given the associated merchandise.
Economists Determine Thoughts and Prayers Worth $7
September 19th, 2019
Economists can apparently put a price tag on anything. A recent study found that Christians will pay just over $7 to receive a prayer from a priest. However, atheists will actually pay money to avoid being prayer for. The survey epitomizes the debate that pops up every time disaster strikes: Are thoughts and prayers actually helpful, or just an empty gesture?
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.
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.
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.
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