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Controversial Church Tactic Leaves Neighbors Feeling Creeped Out

March 28th, 2019

A Nashville-based church passed out cards with the names and addresses of local residents and instructed congregants to pray for, and then write a letter to, the individuals on the card. Not everyone appreciated the gesture.

Political & Religious Controversy 63 Comments

Christian Missionary Arrested in Brazil After Contacting Remote Tribe

January 29th, 2019

Christian missionary Steve Campbell, a Maine native, was arrested in Brazil and now faces potential “genocide” charges after trying to spread the word of God to a remote indigenous tribe.

Political & Religious Controversy 101 Comments

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

School Bus Driver Suspended for Trying to Convert Kids to Christianity

April 25th, 2018

A 54-year-old Minnesota school bus school bus driver was yanked from his route after it was discovered that he regularly led students in prayer during the two-hour drive. The driver, George Nathaniel, admitted that his ultimate goal is to convert children to Christianity.

Political & Religious Controversy 147 Comments

Getting Along With People of Different Religious Backgrounds

February 3rd, 2016

Perhaps now more than ever before, there seems to be a rift between people of different religions. You see it everywhere in news articles, on social media, and perhaps in your own life. Depending on the nature of your disagreements, it can be tricky getting al

Uncategorized 147 Comments

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