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Why Are Gen Z Men More Religious Than Women?

October 4th, 2024

Among Gen Z, evidence shows that for the first time in history, men are more religious than women. Now, many experts are trying to figure out why – and what a majority-male future means for churches.

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

New Survey: Women Leaving Church at Unprecedented Rate

August 19th, 2024

A new survey found that for the first time in history, women are leaving church at a rate higher than men. Now Christian leaders are trying to figure out why women are leaving, and how to win them back.

Christian 177 Comments

Pastor Under Fire for Justifying Rape if Women Wear Shorts

February 23rd, 2024

A sermon by Rev. Bobby Leonard, a pastor from North Carolina, has sparked outrage for his controversial statements that women wearing shorts justifies rape because "a man's a man."

Political & Religious Controversy 173 Comments

Campus Preacher Assaulted Over "Women Belong in the Kitchen" Sign

September 23rd, 2021

Where's the line between free speech and intentional provocation? That's the question many are asking after a campus preacher was allegedly attacked by a student after telling women to get back in the kitchen.

Political & Religious Controversy 61 Comments

Life Under Sharia Law: Afghan Women, LGBT People Fear for Future

August 19th, 2021

The Taliban are retaking Afghanistan. Many women and homosexuals across the country fear their very lives will be in danger, with women living under the draconian Sharia law, and homosexuals facing the death penalty.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 48 Comments

“My Vagina Has to Breathe" – Mormon Women Protest Uncomfortable Temple Garments

July 27th, 2021

The temple garments worn by most Mormons are an important part of their faith, but an increasing number of women are speaking out on the issues they have with the garment. As one said, "my vagina needs to breathe."

Political & Religious Controversy 117 Comments

Texas Mayor Says Only Men Can Lead Prayer at City Council Meetings

May 23rd, 2020

A Texas mayor sent shockwaves through his community when he said that he'd love more prayer before city council meetings... but only if they're led by men. And he's not backing down from that controversial statement.

Political & Religious Controversy 59 Comments

Malaysia Tells Women To Wear Makeup and Dress Sexy in Quarantine

April 9th, 2020

The Malaysian government put out some guidelines for how women should look as they quarantine with their spouse. That includes always wearing makeup, dressing in tight-fitting skirts and blouses, and avoiding nagging.

Political & Religious Controversy 18 Comments

Should Women Have the Right to Become Clergy?

February 14th, 2019

For centuries, the position of clergy was reserved exclusively for men. The rules were pretty simple: men were expected to lead, and women to follow. Is it time for things to change?

Political & Religious Controversy 107 Comments

Should Islamic Headscarves Be Allowed in Congress?

November 20th, 2018

How do we balance religious freedom with safety, security, and the liberal Western values of a free society? It’s a question Europeans have been struggling with for decades. Now, in the wake of the recent midterm elections, that conversation has begun anew in the United States.

Political & Religious Controversy 152 Comments

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