Religion

The Year in Islamophobia: Timeline

When did mosque opponents boycott Justin Bieber? Which states banned sharia law? Plus more 2010 trivia.

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| Thu Dec. 30, 2010 12:00 PM PST

Santa Was in Prison and Jesus Got the Death Penalty

Holiday ironies explained.

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| Sat Dec. 25, 2010 11:34 AM PST

How Billy Graham Brought Us the Tea Party

And lo, there were Pentecostals in Southern California.

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| Fri Dec. 24, 2010 12:00 PM PST

Deck the Halls With Partisan Warfare

10 battles in the "War on Christmas," from Henry Ford to the START treaty.

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| Fri Dec. 24, 2010 4:00 AM PST

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Podcast: What Does the Bible Have To Say About Climate Change?
Wed Dec. 22, 2010 1:56 PM PST

Mennonites in Black

Not everyone wants a new iPad.

Photographs by Pete Marovich/zReportage.com

 | Wed Dec. 22, 2010 4:00 AM PST

Chart of the Day: The Ascent of Man

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| Tue Dec. 21, 2010 10:57 AM PST

Failed Koran Burners Execute Santa Instead

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| Mon Dec. 20, 2010 12:55 PM PST

The World's Cutest Religious Cops [PHOTOS]

The Islamic Republic of Iran is now enlisting toddlers to join its Basiji brute squad. Isn't that darling?

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| Thu Dec. 16, 2010 2:07 PM PST

California Court Considers Salami, Festivus

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| Wed Dec. 15, 2010 6:00 AM PST

Pastor: Dem "Shemales" Hate Real Women (VIDEO)

Meet the misogynistic man of God who gave us "Ten reasons why I believe the dour Democratic dames dislike Mrs. Palin."

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| Tue Dec. 14, 2010 6:05 PM PST

Most Patriotic-est Christmas Tree, Ever

Need a little tea party tannenbaum in your life? The internet's got ya covered.

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| Tue Dec. 14, 2010 12:57 PM PST

Poll: Obama Not a Christian, But Neither is...Glenn Beck!?

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| Tue Dec. 14, 2010 6:00 AM PST

The Ongoing Mysteries of the Elizabeth Smart Case

The verdict is in. But questions—about polygamy, prophecy, and insanity—remain.

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| Tue Dec. 14, 2010 4:00 AM PST

Anti-Sharia Advocates: We've Not Yet Begun to Fight

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| Fri Dec. 10, 2010 2:24 PM PST

The Bigger Story Behind Anti-Semitism in Texas

Sure, House speaker Joe Straus is Jewish. But that's not what has GOP activists upset.

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| Fri Dec. 10, 2010 4:00 AM PST

Julian Assange: Coming to a Nativity Scene Near You

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| Thu Dec. 9, 2010 6:00 AM PST

The End of Abortion Insurance?

Republicans and pro-lifers are pushing a bill that could have major consequences for abortion rights.

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| Thu Dec. 9, 2010 4:37 AM PST

Kentucky Offers Tax Breaks for Noah's Ark Theme Park

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| Wed Dec. 1, 2010 3:00 PM PST

Meet Psalty the Singing Songbook

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| Sun Nov. 28, 2010 9:29 AM PST