Hanukkah lacks the restrictions of holidays like Passover and Yom Kippur. That, combined with secular culture in the U.S., has made it so popular
Religion
Problems in Pink: Bibles Supporting Breast Cancer Pulled Over Planned Parenthood Ties
Czech Republic Sees Rise of ‘Jedi Knights’ as Religious Movement
The Force is clearly strong with a growing number of Czech Republic residents.
All-American Muslim Meets an Un-American Advertising Pullout
Last week, hardware big-box store Lowe’s pulled its advertising from All-American Muslim under pressure–and thereby proved the show’s point.
Baby Boomers: The New Kids at Seminary School
The desire to teach others about religion doesn’t fade out after college, at least according to the rising number of Baby Boomers jumping into seminaries as their next career move.
Seminaries of all denominations across the …
Pakistani Actress Claims FHM India Doctored Controversial ‘Nude’ Photos
A furor has erupted in south Asia involving a men’s magazine, a seemingly nude Pakistani actress and a tattoo of the initials of Pakistan’s spy agency on her arm.
Small Town Divided After Church Briefly Bans Interracial Couples
Gulnare Free Will Baptist Church originally voted 9-6 against allowing interracial couples to become members.
A Brief History of Advent
What started as a fasting holiday is now best known for its candy-filled calendars.
No Spontanaeity Allowed: How to Visit North Korea as a Tourist in Four (Restrictive) Steps
Looking for somewhere different for your next vacation? North Korea — crassly dubbed part of an “axis of evil” by President George W. Bush in 2002 — is allowing an increasing number of foreigners to visit, as ruler Kim …
English-Language Catholic Masses to Get New Translation
If anything, it’ll be a new way to tell who hasn’t been to church in a while.
Malaysia to Ban Sex Manual by ‘Obedient Wives Club’ Group
An Islamic sect known the Obedient Wives Club is putting out a sex manual for women who want to ensure a happy marriage. Going by the name of the club alone, you should be able to glean what the book’s advice for women consists …
An ‘Embarrassed’ Harold Camping Apologizes for Rapture Missteps
At age 90, Harold Camping doesn’t have any more doomsday predictions. At least not right now.
