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School Apologizes for Teaching that Jews Killed Jesus

March 10th, 2021

"Jewish leaders wanted Jesus to be guilty," and the depiction of Jews as a bloodthirsty mob are not things you'd expect your child to learn at school. One mother was shocked to find out that was indeed the case.

Political & Religious Controversy 94 Comments

Progressive Sex-Ed Guidelines Rile Religous Groups in California

May 31st, 2019

California’s freshly revamped sex-ed guidance has some parents and faith leaders up in arms. According to reports, the new program includes explicit hands-on demonstrations and other features that opponents argue are inappropriate.

Uncategorized 62 Comments

Teacher at Religious School Fired for "Living in Sin"

March 18th, 2019

When a teacher got divorced and moved in with another man, she unknowingly violated a school employment clause that forbids "any sexual activity outside of a heterosexual marriage," then she was forced to resign.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 41 Comments

Karen Pence Draws Criticism for Taking Job at Anti-LGBT School

January 28th, 2019

Second Lady Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, sparked backlash with a recent announcement that she’ll be taking a position at a Christian school with strong anti-LGBT policies.

Political & Religious Controversy 108 Comments

"Christianity as White Supremacy" - Catholic School Hair Policy Angers Activists

August 24th, 2018

A viral video captures the moment an 11-year-old Catholic student is sent home because her hairstyle violated school dress code. The incident angered activists, who insist the policy is racially motivated.

Political & Religious Controversy 186 Comments

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