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Is Conversion Therapy Finally Going Out of Style?

March 19th, 2018

In a major victory for the LGBT rights movement, states are cracking down on the use of conversion therapy for minors. However, the controversial practice – characterized by many experts as ineffective and even abusive – remains popular in many religious communities. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 125 Comments »

Justin Trudeau Wants Us to Ditch "Mankind" in Favor of "Peoplekind"

February 6th, 2018

Justin Trudeau believes it's time to move on from the term "mankind". During an event last week, Trudeau interrupted a young woman in the audience, telling her not to use the term “mankind” and instead say “peoplekind.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 50 Comments »

Christian Blogger Insists Yoga Causes "Demonic Trances"

February 5th, 2018

Upward dog, or a downward spiral straight to Hell? That's the question posed by a popular Christian blogger. "What is the point of trying to re-purpose pagan worship for the sake of getting a nice workout?" Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Christian | 80 Comments »

10 Weird Christmas Traditions From The Past

December 14th, 2017

These days we celebrate Christmas with festive holiday decorations, visits from a jolly elderly gentleman named Santa, and robust trees placed by the window. But it wasn't always that way. In fact, Christmases past were quite different from our celebrations today. Here are 10 things you might not have known about the history of the Christmas holiday. Continue Reading »

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The 7 Strangest Marriages From Around the World

December 1st, 2017

When it comes to marriage, they say love knows no bounds. Well, we're inclined to believe it! This list of odd pairings will leave you scratching your head. From a 106-year-old bride to a woman in love with a building, there sure are some strange couples out there. Continue Reading »

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The Pasta Created to Kill Catholic Priests

July 11th, 2017

Strozzapreti might look innocent enough – on the surface, it’s just another type of Italian pasta. However, this unassuming food has a dark untold history. The medium-sized corkscrew-shaped pasta noodles were created not only for scooping up those last bi Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Christian | 23 Comments »

Bobby Flay: Iron Chef Now Iron Minister

August 2nd, 2013

Bobby Flay, the celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality has recently garnished his already impressive profile with an exciting new status: ordained minister. Continue Reading »

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9 Instances Of Oddity In Modern Religion

July 27th, 2012

Pretty much every religion has at least one custom that might seem strange or bizarre to those of other faiths. Here are some of the weirdest and strangest oddities and customs from faiths around the world. Continue Reading »

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Create Your Own Religion!

June 29th, 2011

In a tongue-in-cheek jab at the widespread reverence for religion, the left-leaning aggregated blog site Huffington Post has announced a “create your own religion” competition for its subscribers. Continue Reading »

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Things About the Catholic Church that TOTALLY Make Sense

June 16th, 2011

Offended by the Catholic church's refusal to ordain women, guest blogger SJ White takes a scathing yet tongue-in-cheek look at the many questionable practices of the world's largest religious institution. Continue Reading »

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