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Christian Fascist Propaganda Is All Over TikTok
TikTok has a growing online subculture that’s propping up surging Christian nationalist and Christo-fascist ideology in the United States and beyond.
Ultra-Orthodox Communities are Fighting Israel's Coronavirus Lockdown
“We have the Torah. That’s the religious law. We can’t go by the laws of the state.”
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.
Photos of the Brand New Orthodox Megacathedral Funded By the Romanian Government
Last weekend, church leaders had a party to celebrate – and ask for more money.
Photos of Men and Women Praying at Separate Parts of the Western Wall
In accordance with Orthodox Jewish tradition—and thanks to a simple folding fence—men and women are still praying separately in Jerusalem.
STIs, Shame, and the Sabbath: What It’s Like to Learn About Sex as an Orthodox Jew
Modern Orthodox children aren't as sheltered from secular life the way some more strict Jewish denominations are, but talking about sex is still taboo, and can leave some kids confused—I know I was.
What I Learned from Living with the Controversial Catholic Sect Opus Dei as a Queer Person
I spent a year living in an all-male religious commune run by an obscure Roman Catholic sect. Here's what that was like.
Life After Leaving Israel’s Ultra Orthodox Jewish Communities
For many ex-ultra-Orthodox Jews, leaving the community means being excommunicated by their families, shunned by their friends, and learning how to navigate the modern world alone.
A Former Orthodox Rabbi Reveals Himself Through Taboo Sexual Art
Russian artist Vartan explores his identity in the artistic realm through powerful mystical sculptures.
Dramatic Photos of Fully Grown Adults Getting Baptized
It's not just screaming children taking the plunge.
Why Israeli's Prime Minister Is Getting Major Flak for Eating at a Florence Restaurant
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a backlash for dining with Italian Prime Minister at a three-Michelin-starred but decidedly non-kosher restaurant.
Photos of Greek Christians Crawling to Pray on the Island of Tinos
Every August, pilgrims literally crawl to a holy icon of Virgin Mary that is believed to have healing powers.