After Orthodox Priest Suspended for ‘Stop the Steal’ Activity, a Renewed Spotlight on the Orthodox Far-Right
When insurrectionists stormed the Capitol building on January 6, 2021, most news reports focused on…
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Could Orthodoxy Be Having its Vatican II Moment?
An interview with theologian Fr. John Chryssavgis
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The Benedict Opt-Out: Why Christian Self-Isolation Won’t Work
In a much talked-about Op-Ed in Time last week in the wake of the Supreme Court’s…
Read MoreRomanian Exorcist Released from Prison, Becomes New Folk Devil
In 2005, world news reported on an exorcism in Tanacu, Romania, in which Irina Cornici,…
Read MoreGod at the Gay Pride Parade
As LGBT Pride Month gets under way, more religious groups are joining the celebration.
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Pussy Prophets & Nuns on Buses: Will Feminist Politics Get More Holy & Foolish?
It’s simpler to assume that religion and feminism are at odds; that religion is simply the provenance of those who use tools like pro-life politics to fight feminist agendas. It’s much more complicated to think of religion as both resource and adversary in the political struggles that feminists face.
Read MoreUpdate: Sofia Pride Safe Despite Threats
Orthodox Church says march violates the rights of Christians.
Read MoreOrthodox Priest Encourages Violence Against Pride Marchers
The story of Pride in Bulgaria sounds like it’s from the middle ages.
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Romania’s “Witch Tax”: Magic Meets Bureaucracy
On January 1, Romania implemented new tax codes that, among other changes, added the occupation of “witch” to the nation’s labor codes. Those charging clients for tarot readings, curses, and blessings must now pay a 16 percent income tax and make contributions to health and pension programs. The ire of the witches, some of whom responded by performing rituals to hex the government, has become fodder for scores of offbeat news stories throughout the West. But there is a deeper story to the witches of Romania.
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