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Religion
A Twitter Shortcut to Heaven
Tech-savvy Catholics might be able to spend less time in purgatory
Pope John Paul II Cleared for Sainthood
The decree follows the confirmation of a second miracle last month
Pope John Paul II on Fast Track to Sainthood
A second confirmed miracle qualifies him for canonization
Same-Sex Marriage Legalization Seen as ‘Inevitable’ to Most Americans
It looks like Americans are finally accepting gay marriage, even if nearly half still don’t approve of the same-sex unions.
Atheists Plan Live Hotline for Religious Doubters
Operators will tailor their advice to each caller’s needs and even suggest alternative faiths to ease doubters’ troubled conscience.
America’s First Atheist Monument is a 1,500-Pound Granite Bench
And weirdly, it owes its existence to the Ten Commandments.
Saudi Arabia Warns Twitter Users of Impending #Damnation
Straight to hell in 140 characters or less
Catholic League Disses Bowie’s ‘Jesus’ Video
Organization’s president calls venerable English rocker a “switch-hitting, bisexual, senior citizen.”
Was Jesus The ‘Original Hipster’?
The Brooklyn Diocese has been putting up ads in the hope of luring more hipsters to church.
WATCH: Step Right Up and Get Your Pope Francis Mask
“He’s a very charismatic Pope,” says the commercial director of Rio’s foremost purveyor of plastic masks.
After Asking Students to ‘Explain Why Jews Are Evil,’ Teacher Placed on Leave
Persuasive writing class has teacher pretend to be Third Reich officer.