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Will God Save Us From Climate Change? People of Faith Are Split

July 31st, 2023

The Bible says that Christians are to be stewards of the Earth. So why do so many of those who identify as highly religious not believe in climate change? Christians are split on how to approach this issue.

Political & Religious Controversy 202 Comments

Texas Judge Won't Perform Same-Sex Marriages, Citing Faith Beliefs

July 21st, 2023

Can a Christian judge refuse to perform same-sex marriages at the courthouse, even though that falls under her job duties? Citing a recent Supreme Court ruling, a Texas judge says she can refuse same-sex couples.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 216 Comments

Atheists Demand Chalk Cross at AR Governor's Mansion Be Removed

July 7th, 2023

A group of secular activists is demanding the removal of a cross drawn in sidewalk chalk on the front steps of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, but AR Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is refusing to back down.

Political & Religious Controversy 161 Comments

Bible, Book of Mormon Removed From Utah Schools for "Offensive" Content

June 8th, 2023

Is the Bible too NSFW for schools? A parent used a new Utah law which allows parents to challenge any books at their child's school to get the Bible removed, alleging it is too violent and pornographic for kids.

Political & Religious Controversy 179 Comments

Christians React to Chick-Fil-A Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

June 2nd, 2023

Did Chick-fil-A go 'woke'? Some Christians are reacting strongly to the news that the Christian favorite hired a diversity chief, arguing that not only is promoting inclusion catering to wokeness, but also unbiblical.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 99 Comments

The Real History of the Little Mermaid

May 26th, 2023

With the release of Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid on the horizon, some are criticizing the casting of black actress Halle Bailey as unscientific or inaccurate to the original Danish folktale.

Political & Religious Controversy 105 Comments

"What About Welcome the Stranger?" Faith Leaders React to Immigration Restrictions

May 11th, 2023

Would Jesus approve of deportations? Faith leaders are weighing in on the end of the controversial Title 42, a Trump-era policy that severely limited immigration. How far should 'love thy neighbor' reasonably extend?

Political & Religious Controversy 57 Comments

Did Demons Oust Tucker Carlson From Fox News? Evangelists Weigh In

May 4th, 2023

Was Tucker Carlson fired by demons? As speculation runs rampant as to why television's most popular cable news host was let go from Fox News, some evangelists say that Satan's handprints (hoofprints?) are all over this.

Political & Religious Controversy 110 Comments

Catholic Church Lobbies for Loophole on Child Abuse Reporting Bill

February 23rd, 2023

Should clergy be required to report child sex abuse they hear about in confession? A new bill in Washington wants to make clergy mandatory reporters, but Catholics are demanding clergy-penitent privilege remain.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

New Florida Law Could Send Teachers to Prison Over "Inappropriate" Books in Classrooms

January 27th, 2023

A new obscenity law in Florida could put teachers and librarians in the Sunshine State at risk of felony prosecution if they expose children to any books deemed "pornographic" or inappropriate.

Political & Religious Controversy 178 Comments

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