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September 15th, 2025
TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are the new battleground for Mormonism. As #exmo influencers like Alyssa Grenfell go viral and rack up millions of views, the LDS Church is deploying missionaries to push back online.
Etsy Witches: Spells, Curses, and the Rise of Online Magic for Hire
September 11th, 2025
Over the past few years, Etsy has seen a quiet explosion in sellers offering magical services. But what does it mean to hire an Etsy witch, and what are the consequences?
Over Half of Christians Admit to Watching Porn, Study Shows
October 23rd, 2024
Is there any shame in watching porn if you’re a churchgoer? Decades of mainstream Christian teachings would lead one to assume the answer is yes, but according to a new study, times might be changing.
The Software Faith Groups Use to Fight Against Porn
November 10th, 2023
Software called that tracks users’ online behavior to stop them from viewing "sinful" material, like pornography, has become popular in evangelical circles. We dug into the history of this software and how it works.
What is WitchTok? Meet the Internet's Spellcasters
September 22nd, 2023
'WitchTok' may be the fastest growing spiritual or religious movement today. TikTok witches have tens of billions of views online, and are using their powers to both hex political rivals, but also find community.
Bible Websites Get Reported for Violating New Anti-Porn Laws
September 11th, 2023
Is the Bible pornographic? Citing eyebrow-raising passages and using some states' own anti-porn laws against them, online activists are trying to get websites hosting the Bible to require age verification before use.
Is the Internet Too Gay? One Faith-Based Tech Company Thinks So
June 14th, 2021
A new Christian internet filter seeks to prevent impressionable young eyes from even learning about homosexuality. And they're not stopping there - porn, abortion, anti-Christian websites - all blocked off.
Pro-LGBTQ Bakery Experiences Worst, and Best, of the Internet
June 9th, 2021
A Texas bakery went viral after its post about LGBT Pride-themed cookies generated some nasty backlash from critics. But the real story was how the community rallied around this small business in the aftermath.
Christian OnlyFans Model: God Doesn't Judge Me
January 28th, 2021
Lindsay Capuano is a popular Instagram model and OnlyFans star, who sells risque photos of herself online to scores of fans. She's also a devout Christian, and says that God doesn't judge her choice of career.
Taking Jesus Online: Churches Adapt in the Digital Age
May 15th, 2019
Life in the digital age revolves around smartphones and internet connections. Now some tech-savvy churches are using unique approaches to capitalize on our digital dependence.
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