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Is Meryl Streep Guilty of Blasphemy?

September 25th, 2026

Meryl Streep is voicing Aslan, C.S. Lewis’s Christ figure, and some Christians are crying blasphemy. But if God is beyond biological sex, why does a woman’s voice suddenly feel like a line too far?

Political & Religious Controversy 87 Comments

The Gospel According to Dolly: 9 Lessons for a Good Life

August 27th, 2026

Andy Warhol once told Dolly Parton she could be a great preacher. Dolly corrected him: she already was. Here are nine spiritual and moral lessons drawn from her words, music, faith, and life.

Celebrity Ministers 53 Comments

What Are the Funniest Bible Verses?

August 12th, 2024

We all know the Bible is a serious holy book full of beautiful passages and parables, but it also has some parts that may be humorous to 21st century audiences. Here are some of our favorite funny Bible verses.

Humor & Satire 95 Comments

Holy Ouija Board Claims Players Can Talk Directly With Jesus

May 1st, 2023

Is a new Christian board game actually a troll? The Ouija-like 'Holy Spirit Board' promises users they can commune directly with Jesus Christ by using it, but some Christians warn it is actually a portal to the demonic.

Humor & Satire 146 Comments

Catholics Outraged Over "Deeply Offensive" Pope Meme

November 2nd, 2020

A meme is going around Twitter that depicts Pope Francis holding aloft everything from Simba to Baby Yoda. The meme is all in good fun, but some Catholics aren't laughing, arguing it makes a mockery of their beliefs.

Humor & Satire 35 Comments

Meet the Woman Who Claims She’s Had Sex with 20 Ghosts

October 30th, 2018

A British woman insists that she’s had sexual relations with at least 20 ghosts over the past decade. After settling down with a particularly special phantasmal being, the happy couple is now planning to get married.

Humor & Satire 50 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.

Humor & Satire 60 Comments

Give Back the Rainbow!

April 24th, 2012

Pastor Ken Hutcherson of Antioch Bible Church in Kirkland, Washington, thinks Christians have a special calling: to take back the rainbow from the LGBT community.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 2 Comments

Bill Cosby Brings Humor to the Bible

December 29th, 2011

Bill Cosby brings levity to the Bible in his comedy routine. Is this inappropriate, or an innocent take on familiar material and what does it say about his beliefs?

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Russell Brand Brings Ministry to New Comic Heights

December 5th, 2011

Comedian Russell Brand recently officiated a few weddings, integrating his patented British humor with the solemnity of marriage for an overall fun and off-the-wall evening.

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