Friends and family of Elizabeth Taylor may get unexpected visitors at her funeral — picketers from the Westboro Baptist Church.
Religion
Study: Religion May Head Toward ‘Extinction’ in Many Western Countries
If the authors of a new study have it right, then the Pope may want to update his résumé.
Fertility Goddess Asherah: Was ‘God’s Wife’ Edited Out of the Bible?
Some scholars say early versions of the Bible featured Asherah, a powerful fertility goddess who may have been God’s wife.
Celebrate Purim with a Heavenly Hamantaschen Recipe
The revelry begins at sundown when Jews celebrate their people’s victory over Haman by noshing on a resemblance of him.
Slainte! 8 St. Patrick’s Day Tales and Traditions
Sure, you probably know St. Patrick’s Day is one of the top drinking holidays. But what do you really know about the Irish celebration?
Dr. Snowboard: Priest Gets Advanced Degree in Snowboarding
We had no idea such a curriculum even existed. But where can we sign up?
The New Lent Diet: No Food, Just Beer
Most people give up addictions like chocolate and alcohol for Lent. But not this “health-conscious” Iowan. He’ll be giving up everything for Lent — except for beer.
Meetings for the Milquetoast: Introducing the Dull Men’s Club
Born to be mild. Think inside the box — it’s safer there. These are not taglines you’d ever associate with NewsFeed (we don’t go to bed until midnight!) but rather the Dull Men’s Club. But what the heck is it?
How Jeopardy! Champion Ken Jennings Could Have Been President
Win a game show, become the world’s most powerful person?
Beyond Booze and Beads: 6 Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras, New Orleans Style
Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, marks the last day of indulgence before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. All eyes are on New Orleans, as over one million visitors pour into the city for its largest celebration since Hurricane Katrina.
Mike Huckabee Slams Natalie Portman For Being Pregnant ‘Out of Wedlock’
Never one to mince his words, Mike Huckabee attacked Best Actress winner Natalie Portman for glamorizing single parenthood. Clearly he’s just jealous she looks better than him in a tutu.
Controversial Bible Revision: About That ‘Virgin’ Thing…
Headline writers are having fun with stories about a new translation of the Bible, which has been in the works since 1994 and will finally be released on March 9 (Ash Wednesday): “Bishops boot ‘booty’ from revised Bible,” …