1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (781+ words) NAIROBI, Kenya " Argentine soccer icon Diego Maradona's magic goal in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal match against England in Mexico, which he attributed to the "Hand of God" as it was secured by his fist, has been the subject of intense…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1263+ words) While the rest of the world was in and out of lockdown during the not-so-roaring pandemic of the early 2020s, a small enclave in Beijing had folks sweating, holding strangers" hands and dancing to jazz that crackled in the stagnant air…...

5+ day, 26+ min ago  (469+ words) (REVIEW) Exorcism movies are one of the only examples where religion has fully made the leap into Hollywood genre and tropes. More than half of everything we expect exorcism movies to be, to subvert or parody, are just parts of…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1062+ words) The moment I stepped out of my car, I heard the screams." With each step down the dirt and gravel path, they grew louder. Behind a fence of wooden poles and chicken wire, a prone mocha-colored alpaca was tied down…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (822+ words) In the heart of Budapest lies a theater unlike any other. Founded two decades ago, G'lem stands as the only professional Jewish theater in Hungary. Through contemporary plays, adaptations of classics, and innovative productions, the G'lem Theater brings Jewish history,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (708+ words) NEW YORK " Soccer's global reach and emotional intensity have long invited comparisons to religion. Both scholars and fans testify that the analogy is more than just a metaphor. From local club loyalties to the sweeping unity of the World Cup,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (727+ words) Editor's note: This review contains spoilers. (REVIEW) Vengeance has always been a part of both religion and Hollywood. From Biblical images of God wiping out all the firstborn sons in Egypt, to Dirty Harry bringing cowboy justice to serial killers…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (726+ words) Relax with a beer at a cathedral? From beer festivals to bespoke brands, beer and cathedrals are becoming an increasingly popular pairing in the United Kingdom. York Minster is the latest to focus on beer. Aptly named The Poisoned Chalice,…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (690+ words) (REVIEW) "Cast Aside the Clouds" is a perfect example of a film that really expanded my horizons " while also inspiring some pushback from me." Set in modern-day Iran, the film showcases the lives of the persecuted Bah" religious community there....

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1711+ words) No one who has followed trends in the powerful world of podcasting was surprised by the headlines following Alex Cooper's announcement that, after raising eyebrows by getting married to a stud Hollywood producer, she is now happily pregnant. Consider the…...