religion
Nun’s Gambling Addiction Finally Catches Up With Her
08 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
An 80-year-old nun admitted to wire fraud and money laundering, which she committed in order to fund her gambling problem.
Fascinating Closed Community Frozen In Time, Shuns Modern Technology
16 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Far away from the American Midwest and bygone times are 12 000 of the world’s most conservative Mennonites who shun technology in favour of a simpler way of life.
What You Should Know About Ramadan
14 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Let’s take the time to get to know more about the religious holiday of Ramadan, with a breakdown and some images from South Africa and abroad.
What Priests Hear Most Often During Confession
11 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Confessions are just between you, the priest, and whoever reads a new book just released in France.
Bar Seeks To Become Place Of Worship To Dodge COVID-19 Rules
03 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
How do you keep your bar open during a lockdown? Start a church which worships 400 heavily-drinking rabbit gods, of course.
Mecca During COVID-19: Must-See Images And Videos From Hajj Pilgrimage
30 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The annual pilgrimage to Makkah, or Mecca as it’s also known, is currently taking place, with precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Religious Gatherings: One ‘Super Spreader’ Event That Shows The Real Danger
27 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As South Africa readies itself for a spike in coronavirus cases and deaths, the decision to allow religious gatherings of up to 50 people has been criticised.
The Star Wars Jedi Religion Is Giving Scientology A Run For Its Money
12 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Jediism, a religion that wants you to embrace the Force, now has as many followers in the UK as Scientology, and it’s growing by the day.
KZN Parent Disgusted By Matric’s ‘Satanic’ Artwork Goes On Rant [Video]
22 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At a private school with a “Christian ethos” in KZN, one pupil’s artwork has come under fire. This parent, in particular, is less than impressed.
Why Coffee Was Once Known As ‘Satan’s Drink’
15 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Were it not for an open-minded Pope in the 16th century, coffee might never have caught on in the western world. Imagine the office vibe then?
That Resurrection Pastor Is Up To His Nonsense Again [Video]
30 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Alleluia Ministries’ pastor Alph Lukau is back, and “healing” multiple congregants at his church. Seems old habits die hard.
Snakes, Rats, And HIV – That Resurrection Pastor Has A Very Colourful Past
13 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Turns out there’s some decent cash to be made in the fake miracles business, provided you’re willing to put up with resurrections, snakes and rats.
This Is What President Ramaphosa Has To Say About That Bogus Resurrection Pastor
01 Mar 2019 by Carrie / 4 Comments
As the video of Pastor Alph Lukau performing a fake resurrection continues to circulate, even President Ramaphosa has felt the need to say something.
That Coffin Resurrection Wasn’t The First Miracle Young Brighton Has Experienced
27 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The man who was resurrected by that Pastor has been revealed as Brighton, who hails from Zimbabwe, and this isn’t his first “miracle”.
VICE Follows Satanic Temple’s Quest For Religious Equality [Video]
05 Dec 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’re always going to be up against it when you’re trying to install a statue associated with the occult and Satanism. Not that it stopped these guys from trying.
Virtual Reality Church Is A Thing Now – You Need To Watch This [Video]
19 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
People are opting out of brick and mortar religion in favour of virtual reality churches, where they worship online with people from all over the globe.
Canadian Kidnapping Involves Demons, Monsters, Nudity And Armageddon
26 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
In a truly odd tale, a group of naked people kidnapped their neighbours and then crashed their car in an effort to escape the end of the world.
Monday Morning Spice
03 Sep 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Catholic heckles cardinal. Google’s secret MasterCard deal. CIA alerted SA about Guptas. Ramaphosa compares land plan to apartheid. Perfect diamonds for 50% less. Charles, Harry and William’s Cold War. The rise of ‘witch kits’. Most famous Nazi hunt.
Ozzie Church Pushes Boundaries With Ambiguous ‘Spit Or Swallow’ Sign
07 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Churches aren’t exactly known for their racy signs, but over on Australia’s Gold Coast everyone’s having a good chuckle at this one.
Please Watch This TV Evangelist Request That His Followers Buy Him A R675 Million Jet
31 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is a story about a man who needs to travel the world to do the Lord’s work, and the only way he can do it properly is with a specific kind of jet.
Some Far Out Fashion Choices From The 2018 Met Gala [Images+Video]
08 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The 2018 Met Gala was quite a religious experience. Take a look at what godly outfits Rihanna, Katy Perry and other celebs wore on the red carpet.
Apparently This New Discovery Means That The Bible Is True
08 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 8 Comments
A tiny piece of clay, demarcated with figures and inscribed in Hebrew, could assist in proving the Bible’s stories are true once and for all. Apparently.
The Lord’s Prayer Is Under Review Because Of This Line
08 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Pope Francis has a little issue with the Lord’s Prayer, suggesting that the French translation of one line is better than the English one we have been using for years.
The World Is Ending On Saturday – Here’s Why
20 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
All thanks to the solar eclipse and the significance of the number 33, the world as we know it will end on Saturday. Yeah, make those party plans. Or not.
VICE’s Eight-Minute Doccie On People Who Worship Aliens As Gods Is Good Fun [Video]
13 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the good old days aliens were all about sticking probes where the sun doesn’t shine, but now they are apparently bringing spiritual enlightenment.
Latest Reports: Don’t Take The Bible Seriously
04 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 3 Comments
If you’re in the habit of interpreting the Bible as a factual account of history, you might want to change your tune. Hang on, no talking snake?
Italian Religious Festival Features Men In White KKK-Style Hats Who Beat Themselves Until They Bleed
24 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ever had the desire to pop a hood over your head and beat yourself to the point of bleeding? Nah, me neither, but every seven years this town comes to life.
Five Men Who Actually Believe They Are The Messiah [Images]
16 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
While there are prophets, gurus, and spiritual leaders, there are also a few peeps who believe they are the second coming. Check these chaps out.
Can We Chat About The Rise Of The Modern Witch?
06 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The modern American witch can generally live her life without worrying about being burnt at the stake, but there’s still much about them that is misunderstood.
The Racist Cartoon That Made Muhammad Ali Leave Christianity
05 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali back in 1964, it was a pretty big deal. Much has been written about why he made that shift, but how about this letter?
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