Faith
Some LGBT Mormons feel like outsiders in their own church
Same-sex marriage is threatening to tear the church apart.
How La Virgen de Guadalupe Became an Icon
On the anniversary of her first appearance, we look at the evolution of the symbol that has special resonance for Mexican people.
There's No Such Thing as a 'Born Believer' Says Study
Research from the universities of Oxford and Coventry find religious beliefs are about nurture, not nature.
A New Website Aims to Tell You Which Churches Are Queer-Inclusive
Church Clarity is a crowdsourced database of churches nationwide, ranking them based on their acceptance of LGBTQ parishioners.
Fasting for Ramadan Isn't Supposed to Be Easy
Each year I find Ramadan to be an incredible struggle, and every year I end up fasting again.
Your Horoscope According to Your Birth Year's #1 Single: 1988
We delve into the very scientific art of deciphering what your birth year's #1 single says about you. First up, 1988, and George Michael's "Faith."
How it Feels to Ditch Your Religion
We spoke to a former Jehovah's Witness, a Jew, and a Muslim about leaving their faith and community.
Is Harry Potter the Jesus of a New Generation?
Millions are giving the series a close read through a spiritual lens.
Sleater-Kinney Covered George Michael and David Bowie with The Thermals on New Year’s Eve
And, like everything they touch, it was perfect.
Artist of the Year: The Black Madonna On the Beautiful Paradox of Being a Catholic DJ
"I poured myself into dance music and discovered God isn't silent. God is loud."
Baby Jesus Was Kind of a Dick
According to the Infancy Gospels, Lil' Jesus used his divine powers to terrorize teachers, kill Jewish children, and be an all-around butthole.