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'We’ll Die Before They Make Us Leave': Lebanese Christians Are Ready to Face the Islamic State on Syria's Border
VICE News met some of the residents of Ras Baalbeck, in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, who are taking up arms to protect themselves from incursions by militant groups across the border from Syria.
These Rabbis Say Weed Can Be Kosher
As legalization takes hold, some Muslims and Christians are getting tripped up. But Jews may find pot and faith to be perfectly compatible.
The Ex-Wife of a Southern Pastor Is Writing Bold Erotica for Christians
Growing up, DiShan Washington was told that wearing a thong was a sin. These days, she makes sex-education films for god-fearing couples, writes Christian erotica novels, and even has a stripper pole installed in her home.
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Plan to Build Separation Barrier Through the Cremisan Valley
The nine-year campaign against the fence, which would have divided church properties and separated dozens of Palestinian Christian families from their land, had drawn the intercession of Pope Francis.
Someone Created a Hilarious Fake Website for the Pizza Place in Indiana That Won't Cater Gay Weddings
Walkerton 's Memories Pizza became internet famous in the worst today when the owners announced that they would be taking advantage of a new Indiana law by refusing to provide their services to gay weddings.
This Former Aerospace Engineer Turned Reverend Says Hell Is on Venus
I spoke to Michael Santini, author of "Venus: Don't Go There," about why we shouldn't.
Using Religion for Reform: Trying to Change Pakistan’s Oppressive Blasphemy Law from Within
VICE News spoke to a group of activists who are adopting a unique approach to reforming Pakistan’s notorious blasphemy law by engaging religious language and leaders rather them eschewing them.
'Christian Martyrs Change the World': We Meet the Families of the Egyptian Christians Beheaded by the Islamic State
VICE News traveled to Al Aour to meet the families of 13 Egyptian Christians brutally murdered by the Islamic State. Yet amid the sadness, the relatives surprisingly expressed a sense of happiness regarding the killings.
Archbishop of Erbil Appeals for Military Action to Halt Christian 'Genocide' in Iraq
Bashar Warda spoke to VICE News during a visit to London, where he urged ground intervention to prevent Iraq's Christian community being relegated to history.
Hallowed Be Thy Name Brand: The Religious Consumerism of Megachurch Pastor Joel Osteen
Does God want you to be rich and well-fed? Osteen and his disciples say yes, of course!
This Christian Family Runs a Gift Shop in the Middle of Israel's West Bank Security Barrier
The wall destroyed Johnny Anastas' livelihood and trapped his home in on three sides, so he decided to make the most of it with a gift shop full of wooden, Christian-themed souvenirs.
South Korea to Point Giant Christmas Tree at North Korea's General Direction
The 30-foot-tall steel tower is designed to look like a tree and will get lit up for two weeks over the holidays just two miles from the border.