Church
How Putin is using the Orthodox Church to build his power
The Orthodox Church is now at the absolute center of public life and official morality.
People Like Billy Graham Are Why I Quit Christianity
I grew up in awe of Graham, just like every other Southerner I knew. But I no longer believe in elevating the feelings of white people bothered more by protest than injustice.
The Vatican Needs Way More Exorcists to Deal with All the Reports of Demons
So the church is launching a weeklong intensive course to train priests in the art.
Abuse Survivor Sues Pastor Who Said He Could 'Heal' Her PTSD With Sex
Amy McClanahan of San Diego is suing John Wright, a pastor and university professor, for sexual battery and rape.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Hollywood women launch anti-harassment defense fund, at least 14 killed in Nigerian church shootings, immigration computers go down at US airports, and more.
This Cow Wanted Absolutely Nothing to Do with Baby Jesus
Stormy fled the nativity scene she'd been cooped up in twice before the church finally let her head back to the farm.
I Went On a Really Creepy First Date with Lynn Gunn from PVRIS
How’re haunted church ruins and a Victorian operating theatre for romance?
The Trans Mormon Who Won't Let His Church Excommunicate Him
Broadly follows Emmett Claren as he tries to negotiate his gender identity and faith within a historically anti-LGBTQ church.
'We Are Heavily Armed' Florida Church Warns No One in Particular
Signs papering the building warn that any attempt to wreak havoc within its walls will be met "with deadly force."
'Daria Koshkina's 24-Hour Comic,' Today's Comic by Daria Koshkina
A four-eyed girl questions her place in the universe in this 24-page comic created in 24 hours.
Rise of the Social Media-Friendly Hipster Church
For young Christians, vlogging is the new preaching.
In My Experience, Evangelicalism Has Always Been About the Dollar Bills
Churches are increasingly run like mega-corporations. Is it so much to ask to provide measurable community services?