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Economists Determine Thoughts and Prayers Worth $7

September 19th, 2019

Economists can apparently put a price tag on anything. A recent study found that Christians will pay just over $7 to receive a prayer from a priest. However, atheists will actually pay money to avoid being prayer for. The survey epitomizes the debate that pops up every time disaster strikes: Are thoughts and prayers actually helpful, or just an empty gesture?

Christian 11 Comments

Presidential Candidate Takes Heat After Suggesting Prayer Could Repel Hurricane Dorian

September 6th, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson sparked a fierce online debate earlier this week when she posted on Twitter urging her fellow Americans to pray and visualize Hurricane Dorian changing direction.

Political & Religious Controversy 116 Comments

Muslim Group Launches Campaign for Time Off Work on Friday for Prayers

July 22nd, 2019

A Muslim group is calling for time off work every Friday afternoon for Muslim workers to partake in their prayers. That may be a hard sell in the US, where employers already struggle to accommodate religious needs.

Political & Religious Controversy 40 Comments

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

Do Prayers Belong on the Football Field?

January 9th, 2019

Praying for a last-second Hail Mary throw from the sidelines? Not so fast, says the Freedom From Religion Foundation. An Indiana high school is under scrutiny for encouraging football players to pray.

Political & Religious Controversy 64 Comments

Thousand Oaks Parent: “No More Thoughts and Prayers”

November 9th, 2018

A heartbreaking interview has gone viral featuring a mother whose son survived the mass shooting in Las Vegas, only to be gunned down in Thousand Oaks. “I don’t want prayers. I don't want thoughts. I want gun control," she said.

Political & Religious Controversy 55 Comments

Japan Developing "Mobile Mosques" For 2020 Olympic Games

August 20th, 2018

Responding to concerns about a shortage of prayer facilities for Muslims during the Olympics, Japan has created the world's first mosque on wheels. Will this technology soon spread worldwide?

Science & Technology 20 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

Texas Church Massacre: Are Prayers Enough?

November 9th, 2017

26 churchgoers in Sutherland Springs, Texas were slaughtered when a gunman entered the building and opened fire. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting online conversations were dominated not by the topic of gun control, but prayer.

Political & Religious Controversy 329 Comments

Meet the Women Who Hate Feminism

October 12th, 2017

“For years, the feminists lied to us,” exclaimed Christian author Lisa Bevere to a crowd of women gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. “They said for us to be powerful as women, we needed to act like men.” The crowd cheered in approval.

Political & Religious Controversy 62 Comments

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