Aliens To Arrive in Alabama Today!
Australian medium Blossom Goodchild wants to distract us from our problems with a prophecy that cosmic beings are going to arrive on October 14…
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Islamophobia v. Islamo-comedy
Two films. Two Agendas: Obsession, the Islamophobic propaganda DVD inserted into the nation’s newspapers in the weeks before the elections, and the new comedy-doc, Allah Made Me Funny.
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RDBook: Is Nothing Secular? A Review of Jewel of Medina
A romance novel about Muhammad is widely condemned and its UK publisher hides under police protection, even as its author insists she means to build a bridge between cultures. Our reviewer explains the historical and literary context of the controversy.
Read MoreHipster Muslim Televangelist on Ramadan
Rather than watch Ramadan soap operas, a young preacher urges Muslims to consider the spiritual meaning of the month-long holiday.
Read MorePut Palin on Oprah!
The conservative TVC is urging Oprah to host Sarah Palin; the question is, why would that be a good idea?
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Margaret Cho: God Bless You, F***ing F***ers
In response to attacks from Christians comedian Margaret Cho delivers a sacred and profane rant that’s actually a theological act.
Read MoreMini-Review of A Jihad for Love
A new documentary about the lives of gay muslims avoids the easy route and explores the reconciliation of faith and sexuality…
Read MoreCatholic Bishops Do Siskel & Ebert
The US Conference of Bishops gets into the business of rating Hollywood; unfortunately it appears that racism is excusable, so long as the language is clean and the body covered.
Read MoreHappiness = Not Giving a Damn
A new study shows that Conservatives are happier than Liberals due to their ability to not care…
Read MoreIndian Catholic Bishops Go Out on a Limb for Women’s Equality
On August 17, India’s Catholic Bishops take a side in the battle over women’s ordination arguing that like men, women are ‘very good’ in the eyes of God.
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