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Christian Missionary’s Last Words to Remote Tribe: “Jesus Loves You”

November 26th, 2018

A recent story provoked headlines that one might expect to find 100 years ago. What led an American missionary to a remote island in the Indian Ocean, and why did the indigenous tribe there decide to kill him?

Political & Religious Controversy 186 Comments

Former KKK Member Ditches White Supremacy for Jesus

September 1st, 2018

Ken Parker was a full-on white supremacist who marched with proponents of Nazi ideology in Charlottesville last summer. But then he found Jesus. Can faith be used as a tool to combat hate?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 94 Comments

Bringing God to Gamers: Video Game-Obsessed Preacher Gains Online Following

July 31st, 2018

Video game preaching is taking the world of online gaming by storm, with some individuals gaining thousands of followers. Now the question becomes: will the future of worship involve sitting on a couch?

Science & Technology 8 Comments

Jeff Sessions Announces Religious Liberty Task Force

July 30th, 2018

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced the creation of the “Religious Liberty Task Force,” a new body under the Department of Justice intended to guard against violations of religious freedom. The task force will focus primarily on promoting religious liberty, but critics warn that it crosses the line between separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

Why Evangelicals Want Jews to Take Over Jerusalem

May 17th, 2018

An unlikely ally of Israel has emerged: evangelicals. Indeed, few cheered the recent U.S. Embassy move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem louder than evangelical Christians in the United States.

Political & Religious Controversy 25 Comments

When Christian Values and Politics Collide

March 23rd, 2018

Our elected officials have a history of violating Christian values, and new allegations involving Donald Trump appear to fit this pattern. Trump reportedly had an affair with porn star Stormy Daniels back in 2006.

Political & Religious Controversy 206 Comments

Is Gun Ownership a God-Given Right?

February 22nd, 2018

Some say that we should strive for a peaceful society that's less obsessed with guns. Others argue that gun rights are a mandate from heaven. In the wake of another mass shooting, we pose the question: is gun ownership a God-given right?

Political & Religious Controversy 204 Comments

Resisting Religion: The Fight to Keep God out of the Classroom

January 30th, 2018

The law is clear: government must remain neutral on religion and is forbidden from favoring any one faith over another. But that certainly hasn’t stopped religious folks.

Political & Religious Controversy 115 Comments

In Viral Video, “Ex-Lesbian” Claims the Bible Turned Her Straight

January 8th, 2018

In a controversial Facebook video that has gone viral, a self-professed “ex-lesbian” claims that gay people can become straight if only they pray hard enough. Emily Thomes starts off sounding like an LGBT advocate, talking about coming out at a young age,

LGBTQ & Human Rights 190 Comments

Ohio Outlaws Abortion for Babies with Down Syndrome

January 5th, 2018

Ohio has passed a bill which will institute a state-wide ban on abortion for babies with Down syndrome. The new law stipulates that abortion can no longer be authorized based solely on the fact that a fetus has Down Syndrome. Instead, affected babies must now be carried to term.

Political & Religious Controversy 106 Comments

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