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Michigan Priest Jailed After Bubble-Wrapping Boy And Leaving Him In A Janitor’s Room

While the crime was initially believed to be a punishment for the boy's poor grades and marijuana use, the attorney general’s office believes the reverend's actions were "sexually motivated."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 28, 2020

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Michigan Priest Jailed After Bubble-Wrapping Boy And Leaving Him In A Janitor’s Room

While the crime was initially believed to be a punishment for the boy's poor grades and marijuana use, the attorney general’s office believes the reverend's actions were "sexually motivated."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 28, 2020

Did Pope Benedict XVI And Pope Francis Really Have Those Heart-To-Hearts From The Two Popes?

With great tension between these two Catholic leaders, the true story behind The Two Popes certainly didn't involve the pizza-eating, soccer-watching hangouts that the Netflix movie depicts.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 15, 2020

Did Pope Benedict XVI And Pope Francis Really Have Those Heart-To-Hearts From The Two Popes?

With great tension between these two Catholic leaders, the true story behind The Two Popes certainly didn't involve the pizza-eating, soccer-watching hangouts that the Netflix movie depicts.

By Natasha Ishak • January 15, 2020

Meet The Skoptsy, The Russian Religious Zealots Who Castrated Themselves To Be Closer To God

Like many Christian sects, Tsarist Russia's Skoptsy believed sex was a sin. Unlike most sects, they also believed that the only way to get to heaven was to cut off their own genitals.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 8, 2020

Meet The Skoptsy, The Russian Religious Zealots Who Castrated Themselves To Be Closer To God

Like many Christian sects, Tsarist Russia's Skoptsy believed sex was a sin. Unlike most sects, they also believed that the only way to get to heaven was to cut off their own genitals.

By All That's Interesting • January 8, 2020

New Ohio Bill May Allow Students To Give Wrong Answers On Science Tests For Religious Reasons

Critics of the bill argue that it could let students off the hook for putting down scientifically inaccurate answers.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 19, 2019

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New Ohio Bill May Allow Students To Give Wrong Answers On Science Tests For Religious Reasons

Critics of the bill argue that it could let students off the hook for putting down scientifically inaccurate answers.

By Natasha Ishak • November 19, 2019

Child Brides And Mass Suicides: The Monsters Behind 9 Of History’s Most Notorious Cults

Whether through religion, drugs, or coercion, every one of these nine cult leaders assembled a following that was willing to kidnap, kill, or cannibalize in their name.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 14, 2019

Child Brides And Mass Suicides: The Monsters Behind 9 Of History’s Most Notorious Cults

Whether through religion, drugs, or coercion, every one of these nine cult leaders assembled a following that was willing to kidnap, kill, or cannibalize in their name.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 14, 2019

Child Abuse Cases Linked To Witchcraft And Black Magic Have Skyrocketed In England

Based on recent data, approximately 38 child abuse cases linked to faith practices are reported every week.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 14, 2019

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Child Abuse Cases Linked To Witchcraft And Black Magic Have Skyrocketed In England

Based on recent data, approximately 38 child abuse cases linked to faith practices are reported every week.

By Natasha Ishak • November 14, 2019

Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 28, 2019

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Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • October 28, 2019

Vandals Deface Mahatma Gandhi Memorial On His 150th Birthday — And May Have Stolen His Ashes

For a growing segment of India's nationalists, Gandhi is seen as a villain rather than a hero.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 4, 2019

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Vandals Deface Mahatma Gandhi Memorial On His 150th Birthday — And May Have Stolen His Ashes

For a growing segment of India's nationalists, Gandhi is seen as a villain rather than a hero.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 4, 2019

Aboriginal Born-Again Christians Burned Their Cultural Patrimony For Being Satanic

Since 2015, Ana Makahununiu has convinced dozens of members of an Aboriginal community that their cultural beliefs are akin to devil worship.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 23, 2019

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Aboriginal Born-Again Christians Burned Their Cultural Patrimony For Being Satanic

Since 2015, Ana Makahununiu has convinced dozens of members of an Aboriginal community that their cultural beliefs are akin to devil worship.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 23, 2019

Two Amish Men Caught Drinking And Driving A Horse And Buggy With A Stereo System Flee Local Cops

Once pulled over, the two Amish men abandoned their buggy and made for the woods. They still haven't come forward to claim their horse.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 20, 2019

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Two Amish Men Caught Drinking And Driving A Horse And Buggy With A Stereo System Flee Local Cops

Once pulled over, the two Amish men abandoned their buggy and made for the woods. They still haven't come forward to claim their horse.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 20, 2019