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Maryland Peace Cross Memorial Can Stay, Supreme Court Rules

June 24th, 2019

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the Bladensburg Peace Cross is more memorial than religious symbol, so it can remain on public grounds and continue to receive taxpayer-funded maintenance.

Political & Religious Controversy 73 Comments

The Universal Life Church Sues Tennessee to Protect Online Ordination

June 24th, 2019

America was founded largely on the idea that people should feel free to worship as they see fit, and Tennessee’s attempt to curtail these rights for ULCM ministers simply because they became ordained and congregate via the internet is illegal and unconscionable. To that effect, the ULCM has filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee.

Political & Religious Controversy 241 Comments

Churches Beefing Up Security in Response to Recent Attacks

June 4th, 2019

After a flurry of violent attacks, churches are increasing security measures. But not all agree that armed guards and metal detectors are congruent with Christ.

Life and Death 22 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

China Persecutes, Imprisons Uighur Muslims

May 24th, 2019

Millions of Uighur Muslims in China's Xinjiang region are being forced into detention camps, simply because of their religion and ethnicity. The flagrant human rights violation has not made larger waves in world news.

Life and Death 16 Comments

Texas Set to Pass “Save Chick-fil-A” Bill

May 22nd, 2019

Texas lawmakers are preparing to pass legislation in response to the San Antonio City Council’s controversial decision to ban Chick-fil-A from setting up shop at their airport’s food court earlier this year.

Political & Religious Controversy 47 Comments

Army Gives Norse Pagan Soldier Permission to Grow Beard

May 7th, 2019

An unnamed bearded soldier from the 795th Military Police Battalion has apparently been granted the right to preserve his facial hair as a form of worship to Thor, the red-bearded, hammer-wielding Norse god known to travel in a chariot drawn by two massive goats.

Pagan & Wiccan 44 Comments

Is the "National Day of Prayer" Constitutional?

May 3rd, 2019

The National Day of Prayer has long been celebrated by religious groups as an opportunity for Americans to unite and connect with their faith. But critics say it's blatantly unconstitutional.

Political & Religious Controversy 243 Comments

Presidential Candidate Says Gay Marriage Brought Him “Closer to God”

April 12th, 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg said that coming out as gay and getting married to his husband brought him "closer to God" - comments that sparked a public spat with Vice President Mike Pence.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 230 Comments

TN Bill Would Let Adoption Agencies Discriminate Against Gay Couples

April 8th, 2019

Adoption agencies in Tennessee may soon be allowed to prevent same-sex couples from adopting a child from their system if it conflicts with the organization's religious beliefs.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 334 Comments

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