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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.

Political & Religious Controversy 3 Comments

Church of Sweden Blasted for Calling Greta Thunberg the Successor of Jesus

October 7th, 2019

All hail the second coming of Christ: Greta Thunberg. That’s according to a surprising proclamation by the Church of Sweden, which said the teen climate activist is a successor to Jesus.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 38 Comments

Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Calls Republicans Who Oppose Raising Minimum Wage 'So-Called Christians'

August 2nd, 2019

Pete Buttigieg recently said Republicans who oppose raising the minimum wage are 'so-called Christians'. Conservatives quickly shot back, attacking the South Bend mayor for his sexuality and stance on abortion.

Political & Religious Controversy 28 Comments

Kamala Harris' Civil Rights Record Scrutinized by Sikh Activists

July 4th, 2019

After her take-down of Joe Biden's civil rights record, Kamala Harris is having her own record criticized. Sikh activists are demanding Harris apologize for her defense of a beard ban for guards at California prisons.

Political & Religious Controversy 118 Comments

How One Church Sign Is Changing Hearts and Minds

June 11th, 2019

The Clackamas United Church of Christ in Milwaukee, Oregon has managed to unite Muslims, African Americans, the LGBT community, and many more groups with positive messages on a roadside sign.

Progressive Spirituality 52 Comments

Christian Lawmakers Want to Create America's 51st State

May 31st, 2019

A group of freedom-minded politicians is working to form "Liberty”, a newly proposed 51st state that would promote, among other things, religious freedom and gun rights. Should the experiment be given a green light?

Political & Religious Controversy 76 Comments

Should Clergy Speak Out on Political and Religious Issues?

April 17th, 2019

A new study shows that church leaders feel conflicted about discussing political issues from the pulpit. When it comes to exploring controversial topics, should they pipe down or speak up?

Political & Religious Controversy 80 Comments

Fox News Host’s Comments on Muslim Legislator Spark Uproar

March 11th, 2019

Popular Fox News host Jeanine Pirro took issue with Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Muslim faith during a televised segment over the weekend, sparking charges of Islamophobia.

Political & Religious Controversy 83 Comments

Who Are the Black Israelites? Inside the Obscure Group That Fueled the Covington Catholic Controversy

January 22nd, 2019

Amid the media firestorm surrounding the standoff between students from a Catholic high school and a Native American man, the role that Black Israelite protesters played in starting the conflict was largely overlooked.

Political & Religious Controversy 36 Comments

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