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Christian Parents Pressure School to Cancel Play About Evolution

February 18th, 2019

A vocal group of Christian parents has forced an elementary school in the U.K. to cancel a planned production about Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution. The controversial decision has sparked renewed debate over the role of religion in public schools.

Science & Technology 308 Comments

Principal Bans Candy Canes, Claiming the 'J' Shape Stands for Jesus

December 7th, 2018

An elementary school principal in Nebraska has landed in hot water after sending out a Christmas memo that included a list of items that would be considered unacceptable during the holidays. Among the various Christmas-themed items on the list was one entry in particular that raised eyebrows: candy canes.

Political & Religious Controversy 69 Comments

Virginia School Bans Jesus From Christmas Concert

December 4th, 2018

“You can't take Christ out of Christmas,” as the saying goes. Well, apparently, you can. And one Virginia school plans to do just that. Officials at Robious Middle School have banned all songs containing mentions of Jesus from the annual Christmas concert.

Political & Religious Controversy 137 Comments

Indiana Teacher Forced to Resign After Refusing to Use Transgender Pronouns

June 13th, 2018

An Indiana high school teacher was forced to resign amid growing pressure from school officials after he refused to address transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns. He insisted it violated his religious beliefs, but school officials saw it differently.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 284 Comments

Reading the Bible as Punishment: Disturbing Pattern of Anti-Gay Harassment at Oregon High School

May 23rd, 2018

An Oregon high school has come under intense scrutiny amid reports of ongoing harassment and intimidation of LGBT students. After years of enduring abuse from classmates, teachers, and administrators, two brave students recently went public with their stories. Among the punishments prescribed to LGBT kids was mandatory Bible reading.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 168 Comments

California Parents Denounce “LGBT Agenda” In Sex Ed Classes

April 27th, 2018

California parents were outraged to learn they were barred from pulling their kids out of a robust new sex-ed course that some found objectionable. They're accusing the school district of trying to use the “LGBT agenda” and ideas of social justice to “indoctrinate” their children.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 160 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

A Light in the Darkness: Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives in Florida Shooting

February 16th, 2018

America's recurring nightmare has sadly become a predictable affair. A crazed gunman decides to go on a rampage. The media milks the shooting story for all it’s worth. Arguments about gun control dominate the headlines. We say “this cannot happen again,

Life and Death 187 Comments

Kentucky Putting the Bible Back in Schools

April 25th, 2017

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has signed a bill that will allow public schools in the state to teach Bible study classes. While these classes would not be mandatory, they are nonetheless proving controversial.

Political & Religious Controversy 147 Comments

Gay Marriage Linked to Drop in Suicide Rate

February 23rd, 2017

An astonishing 29% of LGBT teens attempted suicide in the past year, compared to just 6% of heterosexual teens. However, a new study links the legalization of gay marriage to a marked decrease in suicide attempts among this vulnerable group.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 338 Comments

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