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Are Jesus's Teachings "Too Weak"? Some Evangelicals Say So

August 17th, 2023

Has Jesus gone soft? One prominent pastor says he's concerned about the direction of Christianity, fearing that many Christians find the teachings of Jesus Christ weak. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 257 Comments »

New App Lets Users Text With Jesus

August 8th, 2023

What would you text Jesus? A new AI-powered app called 'Text With Jesus' lets users exchange texts with Jesus and some 30 other biblical figures. The app says it isn't replacing prayer, but critics may think otherwise. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 49 Comments »

Live-Streaming AI Jesus Is Here to Answer Your Questions

June 26th, 2023

Out with the old, in with the new? An artificial intelligence version of Jesus is providing answers to any questions one might have on streaming platform Twitch, and no subject is off limits. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 205 Comments »

10 Jesus Miracles You've Never Heard Of

April 3rd, 2023

Most of us know about Jesus walking on water and healing lepers, but what about that time he cursed a fig tree to wither and die? Here are ten lesser known, often strange miracles Jesus performed. Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education, Christian | 70 Comments »

Jesus Saves, They Spend: Christian Group Intends to Drop $1 Billion on Pro-Jesus Ads

February 6th, 2023

A Christian group funded by wealthy donors intends to spend $1 billion dollars over the next 3 years promoting Jesus Christ. But critics say he doesn't need the promotion, and the money would be better spent elsewhere. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 69 Comments »

New "Jesus Christ Simulator" Allows Gamers to Play as Jesus

November 18th, 2022

Have you ever wanted to play as Jesus Christ? A new video game will allow gamers to simulate the life of Jesus Christ as they level up, perform miracles, and even battle Satan in a fateful desert showdown. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Uncategorized | 57 Comments »

Japanese Jesus? Inside the Obscure Legend That Christ Died in Japan at Age 106

April 21st, 2022

The small town of Shingo, Japan, has a strange local legend. They say that Jesus Christ is buried there. As the story goes, he escaped crucifixion, traveled to Japan, and died at the ripe age of 106 in northern Japan. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 24 Comments »

40% of Americans Say Invasion of Ukraine Sign of End Times

April 19th, 2022

Is the Russian invasion of Ukraine a sign of the end times? Is the COVID pandemic proof we're at the end of days? According to a new study, 40% of Americans say yes, and believe that the return of Jesus is imminent. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 112 Comments »

Got Jesus? Faith Group Launches $100M Marketing Blitz for Christianity

April 15th, 2022

Love thy metrics? Jesus Christ is going corporate thanks to a new ad blitz courtesy of a Christian marketing team. The $100m dollar campaign hopes to make Jesus more relatable to Gen-Z, but will it work? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 145 Comments »

Was Jesus Trans? Bible Holds Clues That Point to Yes, Reverend Says

February 23rd, 2022

One reverend stated last year that Jesus Christ "transgenders himself" multiple times in the Bible in a clip that's now making the rounds on social media. Was Jesus actually a norm-destroying hetereopatriarchy smasher? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 125 Comments »

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