Religion - Page 102

May 16, 2024

Harrison Butker's faith-driven commencement address at Benedictine College: Read the speech here

NFL player Harrison Butker, who delivered a commencement speech at Kansas' Benedictine College last Saturday, has stirred backlash among some women and pro-choice activists.

May 16, 2024

‘The View’ hosts unload on Chiefs kicker for 'cult-like' Catholic faith, say he needs therapy

The "View" co-hosts spent a Thursday segment trashing the Catholic faith of NFL kicker Harrison Butker after he championed his religious values during a recent commencement speech.

May 16, 2024

Christian ex-teacher scores big payday from California school district after refusing transgender directives

Jessica Tapia, a Christian ex-teacher, reached a $360K settlement with California's Jurupa Unified School District after refusing to comply with her employer's transgender directives.

May 16, 2024

Parents can't opt K-5 children out of LGBTQ curriculum: appeals court

A federal appeals court rejected parents' bid to opt their children out of classes and books that discuss LGBTQ topics like sexuality and gender.

May 15, 2024

RFK Jr. explains change on full-term abortion stance: 'Basically killing a child'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his mind was swayed against full-term abortion access after a contentious interview with Sage Steele last week.

May 15, 2024

New Jersey state Senate cancels hearing on bill condemning antisemitism due to 'safety' concerns

The New Jersey Senate is said to have cancelled a hearing slated to take place on Thursday for a bill that would define antisemitism in the state due to alleged “safety" concerns.

May 15, 2024

Turkey converts ancient church into mosque, sparking debate on heritage preservation

Turkey has converted the ancient Chora church in Istanbul, previously a museum for over 70 years, into a mosque, marking the second major conversion in recent months.

May 15, 2024

Justice Alito warns college students that ‘support for freedom of speech is declining’

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is warning college students that "support for freedom of speech is declining" and religious liberty is being "threatened."

May 14, 2024

Florida Imam calls for 'annihilation' of Jews, says Israeli military 'worse than the Nazis'

Flordia Imam Dr. Fadi Kablawi has called for the murder of Jews and says the Israeli regime is "worse than the Nazis.

May 14, 2024

Pastor based in Dallas shares depression journey, urges others to seek help: ‘Don’t hesitate’

Pastors and other clergy members often serve as pillars of support in times of crisis — but what happens when they are the ones who need lifted up? A pastor and mental health professionals chime in.