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Dalai Lama Apologizes For Asking Young Boy to "Suck His Tongue"

April 12th, 2023

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has set off an international firestorm and become the target of intense criticism after instructing a young boy to "suck his tongue" during a recent public event in Northern India.

Political & Religious Controversy 93 Comments

Burkini War Rages On as France Bans Muslim Swimwear From Public Pools

June 30th, 2022

A French town just banned burkinis in public pools, citing the country's secular principles. Burkinis are full-coverage swimsuits commonly worn by Muslim women to retain modesty. Is a burkini ban discrimination?

Political & Religious Controversy 64 Comments

Lafayette Libraries Ban Pride, Black History Month Displays

June 3rd, 2022

One librarian is preemptively banning Pride Month displays, Black History Month displays, and more. He says it's a defensive measure to combat book bans, but others say it brushes marginalized communities under the rug.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 37 Comments

Downward-Facing Demon? Influencer Says 'Yoga Barbie' Toy Will Possess Children

May 18th, 2022

Is the 'yoga Barbie' toy a portal to demonic possession? One Christian influencer says yes, arguing that the toy is demonically influenced and could cause children to rebel, become depressed, and even commit suicide.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Sex Toys in the Mail? Witch-Hunting Pastor Gets a Surprise

March 9th, 2022

How should we engage with those that we disagree with? Witches are sending controversial pastor Greg Locke sex toys and glitter in the mail after his comments threatening six witches in his church went viral.

Pagan & Wiccan 79 Comments

Was Jesus Trans? Bible Holds Clues That Point to Yes, Reverend Says

February 23rd, 2022

One reverend stated last year that Jesus Christ "transgenders himself" multiple times in the Bible in a clip that's now making the rounds on social media. Was Jesus actually a norm-destroying hetereopatriarchy smasher?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 125 Comments

TN Pastor Purges 'Demonic' Books in Bonfire; Protesters Burn Bible in Response

February 8th, 2022

Is it okay to burn books we don't like? One Tennessee pastor caused a firestorm last week when he held a bonfire for his congregation, burning 'demonic' books like Harry Potter and Twilight in the blaze.

Political & Religious Controversy 196 Comments

Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From 'The View' After Saying "The Holocaust Wasn't About Race"

February 4th, 2022

Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from 'The View' following shocking comments about the Holocaust, including that it "wasn't about race." In the days since, she's apologized, doubled down, and apologized again.

Political & Religious Controversy 129 Comments

Are Harry Potter Goblins Anti-Semitic? Jon Stewart's Comments Spark Debate

January 6th, 2022

Comedian Jon Stewart recently said that the goblins in the Harry Potter series are antisemitic stereotypes, pointing to their physical appearance and jobs as bankers. But others say sometimes a goblin is just a goblin.

Political & Religious Controversy 29 Comments

Parents Outraged After Bible Displayed Next to LGBTQ Titles at Virginia Library

December 28th, 2021

A Virginia library is in hot water after putting the Bible in a display on frequently banned books. Some found putting it on display next to "pornographic" books offensive, but some are wondering what the big deal is.

Political & Religious Controversy 45 Comments

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