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California Tells "Church on the Beach" to Pound Sand

March 19th, 2025

For 18 years, Church on the Beach has regularly gathered for worship at Redondo Beach. Now, LA County says they must move indoors, igniting a legal clash over faith and worship in public spaces.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Religious Nonprofit Denied Gov. Funding Over "Christians-Only" Hiring Mandate

September 20th, 2024

Religious nonprofit Bethany Christian Services is suing the state of Michigan alleging religious discrimination after federal funding was denied over a "Christians-only" hiring policy.

Political & Religious Controversy 113 Comments

Should Christian Youth Groups Get Public Funding?

May 30th, 2024

A youth charity in Oregon had $400k in government grants rescinded because of a requirement employees and volunteers be Christian. Should government funds go to organizations that only hire a specific faith?

Political & Religious Controversy 87 Comments

Apaches Fight Sale of Religious Site to Australian Mining Company

March 8th, 2024

The federal government has been trying for ten years to sell Oak Flat, a sacred religious site for Apaches, to an Australian mining company. Now, Apache activists are vowing to take the fight to the Supreme Court.

Political & Religious Controversy 77 Comments

Muslim Wrestlers Allege Discrimination Over Modesty Rules

May 4th, 2023

In the world of athletics - and particularly wrestling - Muslim athletes are often forced to choose between honoring their Islamic faith and even being allowed to compete.

Political & Religious Controversy 27 Comments

Censorship or Sensitive Editing? Updated Roald Dahl Books Draw Strong Reactions

February 23rd, 2023

Is it censorship or changing with the times? Hundreds of changes have recently been made to Roald Dahl's books by publisher Puffin in order to reflect modern sensibilities. But many were outraged at the edits.

Political & Religious Controversy 61 Comments

Kanye West Says Jesus Teaches to "Love Everyone, Even Nazis"

December 2nd, 2022

In a recent interview, Kanye West doubled down on his antisemitic beliefs, claiming that he "loves Hitler." Kanye insists that his views stem from biblical teachings, but some pastors disagree with this framing.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Walgreens Shoppers Denied Condoms by Religious Cashier

July 25th, 2022

A Walgreens cashier refused to sell condoms to an unmarried woman, citing their religious convictions. The story prompted outrage and protests, but Walgreens said the employee didn't do anything wrong.

Political & Religious Controversy 220 Comments

"Straights Only" Policy at Michigan Wedding Venue Ignites Controversy

July 22nd, 2022

A new wedding venue in Michigan is already making headlines, and not for the quality of their services. The couple that owns it say they'll only serve straight couples, outraging many online and prompting protests.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 259 Comments

No Jews Allowed: Christian Adoption Home Can Legally Discriminate, Court Says

July 12th, 2022

A Jewish couple in Tennessee was denied adoption services from a Christian adoption agency, prompting a panel of judges to later rule that religious discrimination is legal in the state of Tennessee.

Political & Religious Controversy 47 Comments

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