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Jesus, Take the Wheel: Polish Catholic Church to Pray for Nation’s Drivers
Nothing says anti-Catholic virtue as much as road rage, or so it seems in Poland. The Polish Catholic Church has organized a national day of prayer for the nation’s drivers.
The Book of Mormon on Broadway: Is It Really That Controversial?
The Book of Mormon, the new musical from South Park’s creators, opens on Broadway tonight at a theater named for a playwright who had a somewhat more tragic outlook on life than Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
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.
‘Raise Your Glass’ for Purim: Maccabeats Rock Out on the Jewish Holiday
Saturday night, Jews will drink until they cannot tell the difference between “the cursed and the blessed” to celebrate Purim.
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.
Breaking: Dalai Lama to Relinquish Political Role
The revered leader says the Tibetan people need an elected leader.
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.
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,” …
Another Assassination: Pakistani Minister Gunned Down
Shabaz Bhatti, a Christian who opposed the country’s blasphemy laws, was shot and killed in Islamabad on Wednesday morning. It was the second such killing this year.