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Jeff Ross Roasts the Westboro Baptist Church

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:55:08 +0000

NSFW — Leave it to Roastmaster Jeffrey Ross to risk his life for the emotional welfare of the American public (and Comedy Central). His season two premiere of ‘The Burn’ aired last week; and in it, Ross ventured to the infamously twisted Westboro Baptist Church to roast the very men and women who notoriously stand as anti-everything. [...]

Catholic Church Creates Exorcism Hotline

Donald Deane — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:46:33 +0000

Have you ever found yourself battling a demon but couldn't easily locate a priest to help with an exorcism? Well, the Catholic diocese of Milan is here to help with a special exorcism hotline, which will quickly dispatch a priest to deal with the unclean spirit. Finally, an answer to the question, "Who ya gonna call?"

Hallelujah! Pope Benedict Joins Twitter

Donald Deane — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:51:28 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI may be the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church with a tradition dating back more than 2,000 years, but that doesn't mean he's not up on the latest technology. In fact, the Vatican recently revealed the pope's Twitter handle and said that he'll start tweeting to followers on Dec. 12.

'Saudi Got Talent' Show Barring Music, Dancing and Women

Emerald Catron — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:09:11 +0000

It’s hard to imagine ‘America’s Got Talent’ or ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ or any of the other ‘Got Talent’s’ without dancing or music or ladies, but apparently such a thing is possible, at least in the Saudi city of Buraidah. We know what you’re thinking – if people can’t sing and dance what talents could they [...]

Can Religion Help You Lose Weight?

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:59 +0000

If Weight Watchers isn’t working for you, there’s an alternative, especially if you have strong faith. Pastor Steve Reynolds has developed a weight loss system called Bod4God, a diet and fitness program designed around the Christian faith. What would Jesus do? He’d put down that doughnut, stat! Reynolds was recently profiled on ABC’s ‘Nightline,’ where [...]

Mormon College Seemingly Adopts 'God Hates Skinny Jeans' Mantra as They Fail Student for Wearing Them

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:40:23 +0000

College exams are stressful enough without having to worry about how you’re dressed when you leave the house.

Muslim Women Warned to Stay Away From Bananas, Cucumbers and Other Sexual Foods

Kathy Landin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:26:01 +0000

It’s important to some who observe the Muslim faith to distance themselves from those images, persons and items that might provoke sexual thoughts.

But is produce really one of those things?

Kentucky Church Overturns Decision to Ban Interracial Marriages

Kathy Landin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:00:38 +0000

Last week, news spread quickly about a church in Kentucky that banned interracial marriages. On Saturday, the congregation of that church overturned the decision.