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Missionaries Refuse to Leave Native Tribes Alone During Pandemic

August 28th, 2020

In the midst of COVID, many missionaries are still visiting remote tribes as if we aren't in the midst of a pandemic. Advocates say that's reckless - saying that a single case of coronavirus could wipe out entire tribes.

Political & Religious Controversy 39 Comments

Going Maskless for Jesus: Christian Singer Takes Tour of U.S.

August 13th, 2020

Christian singer and worship leader Sean Feucht is probably the only touring musician in America right now, holding a series of concerts in defiance of stay-at-home orders. Naturally, masks are a rare sight at the shows.

Christian 87 Comments

Churches Sue California Over Ban on Singing

July 23rd, 2020

A trio of evangelical churches are suing California governor Gavin Newsom, saying that the state's ban on singing in churches unfairly targets Christians' freedom of religion. Is singing a fundamental part of worship?

Political & Religious Controversy 143 Comments

Closure Denied: Mounting COVID-19 Deaths Expose Tragic Reality

July 16th, 2020

The unfortunate reality is that in the United States, COVID is back on the rise. And that means considering the worst case scenario. However, end-of-life planning doesn't have to be a morbid exercise.

Life and Death 8 Comments

Teen Dies After Being Forced to Attend Church 'COVID Party'

July 10th, 2020

A Florida teen died after being exposed to coronavirus at a church-sponsored ‘COVID party.' This completely preventable tragedy is shining the spotlight yet again on the role of churches during the COVID pandemic.

Political & Religious Controversy 189 Comments

Does Wearing a Mask Go Against God's Will?

June 25th, 2020

The message from public health officials is clear: wear a mask to help protect yourself and others from coronavirus. But not everyone is on board – particularly some members of the faith community. Would God approve?

Political & Religious Controversy 234 Comments

Coronavirus Forces Reopened Churches to Shut Doors Again

May 22nd, 2020

A Georgia church is closing its doors after a brief re-open, as several congregants tested positive for coronavirus. The event has reignited the debate on whether churches should be open at all during this pandemic.

Political & Religious Controversy 14 Comments

Church Group Fined for Promoting Bleach as a Cure for Coronavirus

May 15th, 2020

An Australian chapter of the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing has been fined over $150,000 for promoting a miracle cure for Covid-19. According to experts, the main ingredient in the "magic" substance is bleach.

Political & Religious Controversy 41 Comments

Church Files Lawsuit After Being “Zoombombed” With Pornography

May 14th, 2020

A California church is suing Zoom after its online bible study class was rudely infiltrated by an internet troll who took over the video call and shared pornographic images on everyone’s screen.

Science & Technology 37 Comments

Ohio Lawmaker Defies Mask Policy, Claiming 'Faces are the Likeness of God'

May 12th, 2020

Representative Nino Vitale is defying recommendations to wear masks while in public to limit the spread of COVID-19 by claiming a religious exemption. He says faces are the "likeness of God" and should not be covered.

Political & Religious Controversy 48 Comments

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