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Christian Missionaries Say Paying Taxes Is ‘Against God’s Will’ — Judge Makes Them Cough Up $1.6 Million

The Beerepoots argued that God's rule trumps Australian tax law, thus preventing them from paying off the $US600,000 they owed in income tax.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 17, 2019

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Christian Missionaries Say Paying Taxes Is ‘Against God’s Will’ — Judge Makes Them Cough Up $1.6 Million

The Beerepoots argued that God's rule trumps Australian tax law, thus preventing them from paying off the $US600,000 they owed in income tax.

By Natasha Ishak • July 17, 2019

Escaped Scientologist Sues Church For Child Abuse, Human Trafficking, And Kidnapping

The unnamed Jane Doe was born into Scientology and followed faithfully for decades. After serving as David Miscavige's steward seven days a week, things went from disturbing to dangerous.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 20, 2019

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Escaped Scientologist Sues Church For Child Abuse, Human Trafficking, And Kidnapping

The unnamed Jane Doe was born into Scientology and followed faithfully for decades. After serving as David Miscavige's steward seven days a week, things went from disturbing to dangerous.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 20, 2019

Why The California Nuns Known As The Sisters Of The Valley Devoted Their Lives To Weed

The Sisters of the Valley, also known as the "weed nuns," believe in the healing powers of marijuana — to a spiritual degree.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 19, 2019

Why The California Nuns Known As The Sisters Of The Valley Devoted Their Lives To Weed

The Sisters of the Valley, also known as the "weed nuns," believe in the healing powers of marijuana — to a spiritual degree.

By Erin Kelly • June 19, 2019

Scientology Cruise Ship Quarantined In St. Lucia Due To Measles Outbreak On Board

The ship allegedly provides "a religious retreat ministering the most advanced level of spiritual counseling," which apparently also includes a four-day standstill due to measles.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2019

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Scientology Cruise Ship Quarantined In St. Lucia Due To Measles Outbreak On Board

The ship allegedly provides "a religious retreat ministering the most advanced level of spiritual counseling," which apparently also includes a four-day standstill due to measles.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2019

The Heartbreaking Notre Dame Cathedral Fire In Pictures

After a 12-hour battle involving over 400 firefighters and other brave volunteers, the Notre Dame fire was extinguished and many relics have been saved.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 19, 2019

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The Heartbreaking Notre Dame Cathedral Fire In Pictures

After a 12-hour battle involving over 400 firefighters and other brave volunteers, the Notre Dame fire was extinguished and many relics have been saved.

By Erin Kelly • April 19, 2019

‘Intellectual Godfather Of Ex-Gay Therapy’ David Matheson Comes Out Of The Closet

David Matheson, formerly a prominent Mormon gay "conversion therapist," has divorced his wife of 34 years and come out as a gay man.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 28, 2019

‘Intellectual Godfather Of Ex-Gay Therapy’ David Matheson Comes Out Of The Closet

David Matheson, formerly a prominent Mormon gay "conversion therapist," has divorced his wife of 34 years and come out as a gay man.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 28, 2019

Unvaccinated Student Sues Health Department After Being Barred From Playing Basketball

The unvaccinated high school senior claims that the state's health department is violating his freedom of religion.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 21, 2019

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Unvaccinated Student Sues Health Department After Being Barred From Playing Basketball

The unvaccinated high school senior claims that the state's health department is violating his freedom of religion.

By Natasha Ishak • March 21, 2019

Early Humans Didn’t Need Religion To Build Complex Societies, Study Claims

Theorists have long claimed that our ancestors could not have formed large societies and cities without fear of vengeful gods to motivate people — but this controversial new study says otherwise.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 21, 2019

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Early Humans Didn’t Need Religion To Build Complex Societies, Study Claims

Theorists have long claimed that our ancestors could not have formed large societies and cities without fear of vengeful gods to motivate people — but this controversial new study says otherwise.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 21, 2019

Third Most Powerful Vatican Official, Cardinal George Pell, Found Guilty Of Child Sexual Assault

The guilty verdict follows closely on the heels of Pope Francis confirming clergymen had used nuns as sex slaves in the past.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 26, 2019

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Third Most Powerful Vatican Official, Cardinal George Pell, Found Guilty Of Child Sexual Assault

The guilty verdict follows closely on the heels of Pope Francis confirming clergymen had used nuns as sex slaves in the past.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 26, 2019

How The Hays Code Censored Hollywood But Led To The Golden Age Of Film

The Hays Code, inspired by Catholic dogma, attempted to — and succeeded in — censoring Hollywood films for nearly three decades.

By Andrew Milne • Feb 19, 2019

How The Hays Code Censored Hollywood But Led To The Golden Age Of Film

The Hays Code, inspired by Catholic dogma, attempted to — and succeeded in — censoring Hollywood films for nearly three decades.

By Andrew Milne • February 19, 2019