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Religion Archive

Archives for December 2014

Almanac
Caganer — the strangest, most scatological part of Catalan nativity scenes — explainedCaganer — the strangest, most scatological part of Catalan nativity scenes — explained
Almanac

Defecation in the nativity scene doesn’t mock Christianity — it helps explain it.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Religion
The two secret heroes of the US-Cuba deal: Pope Francis and CanadaThe two secret heroes of the US-Cuba deal: Pope Francis and Canada
Religion

How they quietly but crucially made normalization possible, over 18 long months.

By Max Fisher
Culture
Pope Francis’ 10 tips for a happy lifePope Francis’ 10 tips for a happy life
Culture

If you want to be happy, says Pope Francis, stop proselytizing and start creating jobs.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Religion
Sheikh Haron’s website: The Sydney hostage taker’s site is down. We saved a copy.Sheikh Haron’s website: The Sydney hostage taker’s site is down. We saved a copy.
Religion

“Islam wants peace on the Earth, that’s why Muslims want to stop terrorism of America and its allies.”

By Amanda Taub and Max Fisher
Almanac
The X in Xmas literally means Christ. Here’s the history behind it.The X in Xmas literally means Christ. Here’s the history behind it.
Almanac

Is this really a war against the name of Jesus?

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
Did Pope Francis really say all animals go to Heaven?Did Pope Francis really say all animals go to Heaven?
Culture

Here’s what actually happened.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
Exodus: Gods and Kings is one of the year’s worst moviesExodus: Gods and Kings is one of the year’s worst movies
Culture

Imagine a movie written by an atheism subreddit, the congregation of a small evangelical Christian church, and a particularly excitable high school model UN team.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Catholic leaders call for “serious examination” of racial disparities in policingCatholic leaders call for “serious examination” of racial disparities in policing
Culture

“We support new efforts to promote accountability and transparency, such as body cameras for police officers.”

By Brandon Ambrosino
Pope Francis’ views on human sexuality are not as simple as you might think
Culture

Is the Pope moving the Church toward a greater openness to gay and lesbian couples?

By Brandon Ambrosino

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