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Religion
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Fascinating Closed Community Frozen In Time, Shuns Modern Technology
16 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Far away from the American Midwest and bygone times are 12 000 of the world’s most conservative Mennonites who shun technology in favour of a simpler way of life.
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“She’s Dressed Like A Ninja”: Lawyer’s ConCourt Comments Go Down Like A Lead Balloon [Video]
06 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The Constitutional Court had a Zoom hearing recently, dealing with the state’s obligation to recognise Muslim marriages. One lawyer’s “ninja” comment is now being scrutinised.
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Lotteries, Love, Murder, And The Devil: British Teen’s Bizarre Trial
02 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Danyal Hussein, who is accused of murdering two friends celebrating a birthday at a park in London, had allegedly written out a contract with a ‘demon’ in exchange for money and love.
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You’re Allowed To Take Those Bibles In Hotel Rooms
30 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to Gideons International, an evangelical Christian organisation that has donated billions of Bibles to hotels around the world, go right ahead.
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Jessica Chastain Completely Transformed For Role As Infamous Televangelist [Trailer]
11 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Oscar-nominated actress Jessica Chastain completely transforms her look to portray a fallen televangelist in the upcoming biopic, ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’.
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They Impounded That Noah’s Ark Replica
07 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A Noah’s Ark replica ship has been being impounded by UK authorities, and cannot be moved because it does not have the right paperwork.
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TikTok Sleuths Reckon They Uncovered A Cult, But Were They Wrong? [Video]
27 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
VICE unpacks whether this TikTok-uncovered situation was a witch-hunt of a peaceful commune, or a fair takedown of a dangerous cult.
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Interesting Developments Regarding UK’s Infamous Nude Giant Chalk Figure
13 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The figure, carved into a hill in the English countryside, has recently undergone scientific testing, shedding light on its origins.
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What You Should Know About Ramadan
14 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Let’s take the time to get to know more about the religious holiday of Ramadan, with a breakdown and some images from South Africa and abroad.
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Definitely Not A Good Friday At This London Church [Video]
06 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
It was a Good Friday evening at London’s Christ the King Polish church until, during the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, police dispersed this “unlawful” gathering.
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Deep Dive Into The Cult ‘Love Has Won’ Is A Wild Ride [Video]
25 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Amy Carlson says she’s on her 534th reincarnation, in her 19 billionth year of trying to save humanity, and will soon lead 144 000 followers into a new mystical dimension.
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What It Means When A Zulu King Is ‘Planted’ [Videos]
18 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini was laid to rest in a private funeral ceremony, preceded by Zulu traditions enacted when a King dies.
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What Priests Hear Most Often During Confession
11 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Confessions are just between you, the priest, and whoever reads a new book just released in France.
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You Really, Really Don’t Want To Work For A Scientologist
02 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Leaving Scientology is said to be an extraction fraught with danger, and by the sounds of things, working for a Scientologist is also no walk in the park.
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Bar Seeks To Become Place Of Worship To Dodge COVID-19 Rules
03 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
How do you keep your bar open during a lockdown? Start a church which worships 400 heavily-drinking rabbit gods, of course.
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The Pope’s Account Liked This Brazilian Model’s Picture On Instagram
20 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Vatican is doing damage control after the Pope’s official Instagram account ‘liked’ a rather risqué post of a scantily dressed model.
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Let’s Have A Squizz At Pastor Bushiri’s Jets, Cars, And Home
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Self-styled ‘prophet’ Shepherd Bushiri and his wife finally handed themselves over to Malawian authorities yesterday, after fleeing the country. The couple lives a rather lavish lifestyle.
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Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Is Clearly Taking Some Strain [Video]
05 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Paula White, Donald Trump’s official ‘spiritual adviser’, has taken to speaking in tongues as the votes stack up.
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Mecca During COVID-19: Must-See Images And Videos From Hajj Pilgrimage
30 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The annual pilgrimage to Makkah, or Mecca as it’s also known, is currently taking place, with precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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“Murderous And Demonic”: SA Satanic Church Faces Backlash, Petition [Video]
25 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There has been a great deal of media coverage regarding the church this week, and some South Africans are up in arms.
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Century City Is Home To SA’s First Satanic Church [Videos]
22 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In February of this year, the South African Satanic Church became the first of its kind in the country, with the church opening its doors in Century City.
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Angered By The Religious Gathering Rule? So Is Zapiro [Images]
03 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Anger over lockdown rules and regulations had already been stewing for weeks, but when it was announced that religious gatherings of up to 50 people would be allowed under alert level 3, it was the final straw for many.
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How Can We Open Churches But Not Restaurants?
28 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The announcement that religious gatherings of 50 people or less could resume under alert level 3 has sparked some heated debate.
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Religious Gatherings: One ‘Super Spreader’ Event That Shows The Real Danger
27 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As South Africa readies itself for a spike in coronavirus cases and deaths, the decision to allow religious gatherings of up to 50 people has been criticised.
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Haiti’s Coronavirus Response Involves Voodoo And Potions
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With Western medicine expensive and in short supply, and voodoo practised by an estimated 50% of Haiti’s 11 million people, the country could be in for a rough ride ahead.
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Story Behind The Viral ‘Dancing Pallbearers’ Meme [Videos]
05 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Do something stupid or risky in 2020, and you’re likely to be met with the viral ‘dancing pallbearers’ meme.
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Zapiro’s Had Enough Of These Ridiculous Religious Leaders
24 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The country’s leading satirical cartoonist isn’t buying the nonsense that some of our religious leaders are selling.
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That Iconic Jägermeister Logo Has A Very Weird History
20 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Strap in, because this story has it all – from talking animals to religious battles, saints, and booze.
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The Star Wars Jedi Religion Is Giving Scientology A Run For Its Money
12 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Jediism, a religion that wants you to embrace the Force, now has as many followers in the UK as Scientology, and it’s growing by the day.
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Outrageous Scientists Bring Ancient Priest’s Voice To Life [Audio]
24 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists have made it possible for us to hear the pitch and tone of a man’s voice 3 000 years after he died.
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