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Amidst a mass exodus since 2017, driven by various factors including political divisions and dwindling trust in institutionalized religion, emerges a community of "exvangelicals." The term denotes those seeking refuge from evangelicalism's strict doctrines, but do they qualify as "cult survivors?"

While the Church of Scientology is known for its controversies, there's one tool used by the group that's often overlooked by the media and the public: the Oxford Capacity Analysis (OCA). This “personality test” is a crucial component of Scientology's recruiting and organizing efforts, but many people don't know how sacred a survey it is in both their recruiting and maintaining followers. 

There is a legal battle challenging LGBTQ+ discrimination within religious colleges in the United States. It revolves around the religious exemptions granted by the Department of Education under Title IX, allowing certain religious institutions to receive federal funding while circumventing regulations designed to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination. There are also financial interests at stake, involving non-profit organizations such as the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), both of which have intervened in the case.

Everyone’s doing it. And everyone knows that it’s wrong. Churnalism is a big part of our media cycle, and like all things, it’s getting worse. Churnalism is nothing more than an attempt to get clicks by repeating what everyone else says

Atlanta's proposed Public Safety Training Center, known as Cop City, has drawn opposition from approximately 60 local and statewide clergy, primarily Christians, who penned a protest letter. They are joined by over 250 national and international clergy expressing additional support. This facility, designed for law enforcement training, is a point of contention for various reasons, notably environmental concerns. The city's activist history, intertwined with Christian leadership, underscores the significance of the opposition. The fusion of faith and civic leadership characterizes Atlanta's ethos, shaping its approach to social justice issues.

Christian Broadcasting Network has repeatedly had issues with being transparent with their sources, unclear methodology, and conspiracy-theory level bias. Founder Pat Robertson has crossed many ethical boundaries with explicit hate speech and threatening propaganda. For many evangelical Americans, this rhetoric validates their persecution complexes. They feel like they have advocates.