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God Loves Bitcoin? Christians Embrace Volatile Crypto Market

March 30th, 2026

Despite past skepticism and current scamming concerns, Christians are embracing the volatile cryptocurrency market, citing everything from seeking financial freedom to ushering in the end-times as their reasoning.

Science & Technology 35 Comments

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?

Pagan & Wiccan 89 Comments

"It's Giving Holy Spirit": AI Bible Stories Flood TikTok

July 11th, 2025

AI-generated Bible TikToks are going viral, turning Jesus into a slang-speaking influencer. Is this a fresh take on scripture bringing the Bible to a new generation, or are we sacrificing meaning for memes?

Science & Technology 36 Comments

"Shadow of Evil": Vatican Issues Dire Warning on AI

February 5th, 2025

The Vatican just issued a frightening warning on artificial intelligence, cautioning that the unchecked rise of AI could lead to massive economic and societal collapse if we aren't careful.

Science & Technology 76 Comments

Is Elon Musk's New Grok Logo a Satanic Symbol?

January 22nd, 2025

When is a logo just a logo? Elon Musk's artificial intelligence tool Grok debuted its new logo, which some say looks like a fallen, broken cross. Is it a harmless design or does it harbor a secret demonic message?

Science & Technology 120 Comments

Church Creates AI Jesus to Take Confession

December 9th, 2024

Would you trust an AI with your deepest sins? A church in Switzerland just debuted a new artificial intelligence version of Jesus, and he's taking confession from parishioners. Is the future of faith a dystopia?

Science & Technology 111 Comments

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.

Christian 152 Comments

Dating App Bumble Faces Backlash for Anti-Celibacy Ads

May 20th, 2024

The dating app Bumble is officially apologizing after a new ad campaign telling women "a vow of celibacy is not the answer" prompted universal backlash online, with both women and Catholics finding the ad offensive.

Political & Religious Controversy 27 Comments

Catholic Group Pulls Plug on AI Priest Following Bizarre Advice to Users

May 2nd, 2024

A prominent Catholic group has defrocked their new AI priest, Father Justin, after he went rogue and started giving bizarre advice, including telling one person they could baptize their baby in Gatorade.

Political & Religious Controversy 39 Comments

Faith Groups Are Using an App to Target Converts, Sparking Privacy Concerns

March 21st, 2024

Evangelical Christians are using a new app to proselytize to their neighbors. The Bless Every Home app gives users access to extremely specific demographic data on their neighbors to help their religious conversion.

Science & Technology 82 Comments

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