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Six Traditional Chinese New Year Customs You Might Not Know About

January 28th, 2022

February 1st marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger on the Chinese Zodiac. Celebrated as the Chinese New Year, this Spring Festival is one of the most celebrated and revered holidays around the world.

Uncategorized 19 Comments

The Secret Church Using Psychedelics as Sacrament

July 30th, 2021

One California church returned to in-person services recently, but they're a bit different than your run-of-the-mill church. They're part of a growing religious movement using psychedelics to achieve enlightenment.

Political & Religious Controversy 72 Comments

Porn Star Arrested After Spiritual Encounter Involving Toad Venom Results in Death

June 6th, 2020

Porn star Nacho Vidal has been arrested in connection with the death of a man he allegedly ritualistically smoked dehydrated toad venom with. Those who take the drug say they experience something akin to "seeing God."

Life and Death 16 Comments

Transgender Pastors Struggle to Find Acceptance as Gender Debates Persist

December 19th, 2019

Despite many tangible victories, there is still much progress left to be made in the transgender rights movement. One place where acceptance has proven fleeting is houses of worship, and pastors are speaking out.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 33 Comments

Presidential Candidate Takes Heat After Suggesting Prayer Could Repel Hurricane Dorian

September 6th, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson sparked a fierce online debate earlier this week when she posted on Twitter urging her fellow Americans to pray and visualize Hurricane Dorian changing direction.

Political & Religious Controversy 116 Comments

Antiquated Religious Rituals Live On in 21st Century

May 9th, 2019

Today, most churches condemn rituals such as self-flagellation, but that hasn’t stopped devotees and devout believers from partaking in the practice. Why does it remain so popular?

Political & Religious Controversy 28 Comments

First-Ever Photo of Black Hole Revealed

April 10th, 2019

We’ve just moved one step closer to solving the mysteries of the universe. This morning, representatives from the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration revealed the first images ever taken of a black hole.

Science & Technology 51 Comments

Einstein’s Famous Letter Denouncing Religion to Sell for Over $1 Million at Auction

October 4th, 2018

ust a year before his death, Einstein penned a letter rejecting the very notion of God and religion. This “God letter” will soon be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The final price is expected to top $1 million.

Science & Technology 34 Comments

Disney Magic: Dying Man Finds Kidney Donor When Plea Goes Viral

January 2nd, 2018

A combination of Disney magic, the power of social media, and the kindness of strangers has changed the life of one single father from New Jersey forever, and it all started from a message written on a T-shirt.

Life and Death 16 Comments

10 Signs Your House Might Be Haunted

October 13th, 2017

It’s October, the time of the year where people decorate their porches with cobwebs, scarecrows, spiders, and other ghoulish items. But for some houses, the spooky activity doesn’t stop when Halloween ends.

Life and Death 89 Comments

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