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Benedict IX Battle Scene

Better Know A Pope: Benedict IX

So, New Pope has been irritating a lot of people lately. Conservative Catholics seem to be rather—ahem—cross with him over his support of progressive economic policies, while more liberal Catholics feel betrayed because he hasn’t come right out and started ordaining married lesbians as priests, or at least he hasn’t...

By Richard Stockton Feb 20, 2015

Better Know A Pope: Benedict IX

So, New Pope has been irritating a lot of people lately. Conservative Catholics seem to be rather—ahem—cross with him over his support of progressive economic policies, while more liberal Catholics feel betrayed because he hasn’t come right out and started ordaining married lesbians as priests, or at least he hasn’t...

By Richard Stockton February 20, 2015
Stephen VI Pilgrims
Stephen VI Pilgrims

Better Know A Pope: Stephen VI, The Grave Robber

You can’t tell the story of Stephen VI, who was pope for about a year in 897, without first telling the story of Formosus, the earlier pope whom Stephen had exhumed and put on trial for heresy. During the eighth and ninth centuries, the young Holy Roman Empire was convulsing...

By Richard Stockton Jan 31, 2015

Better Know A Pope: Stephen VI, The Grave Robber

You can’t tell the story of Stephen VI, who was pope for about a year in 897, without first telling the story of Formosus, the earlier pope whom Stephen had exhumed and put on trial for heresy. During the eighth and ninth centuries, the young Holy Roman Empire was convulsing...

By Richard Stockton January 31, 2015
Saint Veronica Bruegel
Saint Veronica Bruegel

Girl, Interrupted: The Life Of Saint Veronica

Some people are born to sainthood, while others have it thrust upon them whether they like it or not. Such was the case for Saint Veronica of Milan, our first in a series of hagiographies to help you better know a saint.

By Richard Stockton Jan 24, 2015

Girl, Interrupted: The Life Of Saint Veronica

Some people are born to sainthood, while others have it thrust upon them whether they like it or not. Such was the case for Saint Veronica of Milan, our first in a series of hagiographies to help you better know a saint.

By Richard Stockton January 24, 2015
Jesus Perspectives Jesus Krishna
Jesus Perspectives Jesus Krishna

4 Perspectives On Jesus That Might Surprise You

If you’re a follower of Jesus’ teachings, or if you’re one of the literally billions of people who doesn’t so much follow as much as admire from a distance while still sinning all the time, you probably have a clear idea of who we’re talking about. Mellow hippie. Long, forgiving...

By Richard Stockton Nov 16, 2014

4 Perspectives On Jesus That Might Surprise You

If you’re a follower of Jesus’ teachings, or if you’re one of the literally billions of people who doesn’t so much follow as much as admire from a distance while still sinning all the time, you probably have a clear idea of who we’re talking about. Mellow hippie. Long, forgiving...

By Richard Stockton November 16, 2014
Hail Xenu
Hail Xenu

4 Beautiful, Bizarre, And Disturbing Earth Origin Stories

For most of our existence, humans have used myths to demystify the world and our place in it. We created stories to explain where babies come from and where the sun goes at night and everything in-between. Up until the Enlightenment, when we began using science to understand the universe,...

By All That's Interesting Aug 31, 2014

4 Beautiful, Bizarre, And Disturbing Earth Origin Stories

For most of our existence, humans have used myths to demystify the world and our place in it. We created stories to explain where babies come from and where the sun goes at night and everything in-between. Up until the Enlightenment, when we began using science to understand the universe,...

By All That's Interesting August 31, 2014
Inside Hindu Caves
Inside Hindu Caves

The Batu Caves Add A Rich Tradition Of Hinduism In Malaysia

Filled with religious shrines and one of the world's tallest Hindu statues, the Batu Caves are an important — and astonishingly beautiful — religious site in Malaysia.

By Kiri Picone May 30, 2014

The Batu Caves Add A Rich Tradition Of Hinduism In Malaysia

Filled with religious shrines and one of the world's tallest Hindu statues, the Batu Caves are an important — and astonishingly beautiful — religious site in Malaysia.

By Kiri Picone May 30, 2014
Interesting Religions Benda
Interesting Religions Benda

6 Interesting Religions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Bad news, monotheists: you’re not even close to having a monopoly over the world’s narratives on purpose and morality. At present, it’s estimated that over 4,000 religions exist across the world, ranging from the well-established to the cult-like. Whatever your divine quest, it seems there’s a spiritual niche just for...

By Erin Kelly May 21, 2014

6 Interesting Religions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Bad news, monotheists: you’re not even close to having a monopoly over the world’s narratives on purpose and morality. At present, it’s estimated that over 4,000 religions exist across the world, ranging from the well-established to the cult-like. Whatever your divine quest, it seems there’s a spiritual niche just for...

By Erin Kelly May 21, 2014

Famous Cults In America Still Active Today

For some, the kool aid from their cults never goes sour -- a fascinating look at the five of the most utterly insane cults in America still active today!

By Savannah Cox Nov 7, 2012

Famous Cults In America Still Active Today

For some, the kool aid from their cults never goes sour -- a fascinating look at the five of the most utterly insane cults in America still active today!

By Savannah Cox November 7, 2012
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