Controversy Archives - Page 4 of 5
February 7th, 2020
A Christian activist is trying to sue the NFL and Pepsi, claiming that viewing Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's risque halftime show puts his very soul in danger of going to Hell for an eternity of damnation.
Faith Group Outraged Over Burger King's 'Damn' Controversy
January 16th, 2020
One Million Moms, a faith-based activist group, is targeting Burger King for an ad where a customer exclaims "damn, that's delicious!" The benign swear word was enough to enrage the group, who demand the ad be removed.
Move Aside Christmas, Here Comes the "War on Thanksgiving"
November 18th, 2019
You’ve heard of the "War on Christmas," but this year the battle has apparently opened up a second front. That’s right: the "War on Thanksgiving" has begun. See what kicked it off, and where we're likely to go from here.
NBA Forced to Choose Between Human Rights and Chinese Money
October 17th, 2019
A frequent champion for civil rights issues in the U.S., the NBA is curiously refusing to take a stand on clear instances of injustice in one of its most profitable markets – leading fans and analysts alike to point out the hypocrisy of this deafening silence.
'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?
Marianne Williamson Says Democrats Are “Godless”
September 17th, 2019
While taping a television interview, Marianne Williamson was caught on a hot mic telling the interviewers that conservatives have been much kinder to her than some of the "godless" people on the left.
Controversial Church Believes Drinking Bleach Cures All Diseases
April 29th, 2019
A religious group has found itself in hot water after showcasing a special healing beverage it manufactures and sells. But according to the FDA, this so-called "miracle cure" is actually just industrial bleach.
A Cussing, Soul-Shaking Good Time
March 4th, 2019
The controversy-seeking Memphis pastor Thaddeus Matthews, who styles himself as the 'cussing pastor', is in hot water again, this time for hosting a twerking contest in his church.
Bombshell: New Book Alleges 80 Percent of Vatican Priests Are Gay
February 21st, 2019
According to French journalist and author Frédéric Martel, the Vatican is a veritable mecca of closeted gay men. “Even in San Francisco’s Castro” he writes, there aren’t “quite as many gays.” Martel’s new book, titled 'In the Closet of the Vatican,' hits store shelves today.
Children’s Hospital Eliminates Gender Markers from Patient Wristbands
September 25th, 2018
Children’s Hospital of Colorado has found itself at the center of controversy after a recent announcement that it will no longer be printing gender markers on the wristbands it gives to patients. LGBTQ groups support the decision, but critics say it could prove dangerous.
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