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Woman sues Catholic diocese, claims layman performed exorcism and emotionally abused her
ABC13 Houston - ABC13 Houston 2h 1 tweets
The mother of two said she attended the retreat to get closer to God but that's not exactly what happened.
Religion News Woman sues Catholic diocese, claims layman performed exorcism [] and emotionally abused her 2h
Fake ministers targeting the faithful. Here's what church members should know.
The Clarion-Ledger - The Clarion Ledger 6h 1 tweets
Parishioners in several Mississippi congregations have been targeted in a scam that focuses on particularly religious states.
Religion News Fake ministers targeting the faithful. Here's what church members should know. 6h
Churches could win back teens like me if they were more welcoming and less judgmental
USA TODAY 6h 1 tweets
Church should offer more open-ended resources such as meditation, discussion groups and even nature walks. Let teens come to God in their own way.
Religion News 'Churches could win back teens like me if they were more welcoming and less judgmental' 6h
Why Some Christians ‘Love the Meanest Parts’ of Trump
Emma Green - The Atlantic 16h 4 tweets
The writer Ben Howe grew up in the world of conservative evangelicalism. When he looks at the religious right now, all he sees is a thirst for power and domination.
Religion News Why Some Christians ‘Love the Meanest Parts’ of Trump #FakeChristians 6h
Ohio White Nationalist Arrested After Threatening to Shoot Up Jewish Community Center
Slate Magazine 7h 1 tweets
Police found lots of weapons and white nationalist propaganda in his home.
Religion News Ohio white nationalist [#DumberThanDirt] arrested after threatening attack on Jewish community center. 7h
Religious leaders set to face punishment if they cover up child abuse
1 NEWS NOW 7h 1 tweets
Victoria is introducing new laws making it mandatory for religious leaders to report allegations of child abuse.
Religion News New Zealand: Religious leaders set to face punishment if they cover up child abuse 7h
Youth minister at anti-gay church in Illinois charged with "sexually exploitation" of teen boy
Newsweek 7h 2 tweets
Paxton Singer, a former youth pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel in Aurora, asked the teen for naked photos, inquired about his sexual habits and requested the two spend the weekend together.
Religion News Youth Minister at Anti-Gay Church in Illinois Charged With Sexually Exploiting Teen Boy 7h
Israel's religious Jews embrace 'Kosher sex' as they break taboos
ABC News 14h 1 tweets
Kosher sex shops, intimacy podcasts hosted by rabbis and marriage counselling are all gaining popularity among some religious Jews in Israel.
Religion News Sex shops, podcasts and intimacy counselling: Israel's religious Jews embrace their sensuality 14h
Dying the Christian Science way: the horror of my father’s last days – podcast
the Guardian 21h 1 tweets
The anti-medical dogma of Christian Science led my father to an agonising death. Now the church itself is in decline – and it can’t happen fast enough
Religion News Dying the Christian Science way: the horror of my father’s last days [Neither Christian, nor science: ] The Guardian #cults 21h
Christian Science
Apologetics Index 22h 2 tweets
Christian science is neither Christian nor scientific. Its denial and re-interpretation of key Biblical doctrines mark it as a cult of Christianity.
Religion News When Christian Science and illness collide [Neither Christian, nor science: ] 22h
Religion News Dying the Christian Science way: the horror of my father’s last days [Neither Christian, nor science: ] The Guardian #cults 21h
When Christian Science and illness collide | Letter
the Guardian 22h 1 tweets
Letter: Lucy McPhail shares her family’s experience of Christian Science and says Mary Baker Eddy’s advice did not help
Religion News When Christian Science and illness collide [Neither Christian, nor science: ] 22h
Woman on alleged abuse within Jehovah's Witnesses congregation: 'I was a toddler, still in diapers'
WESH 31h 1 tweets
A Central Florida woman claims years of abuse have been covered up within the Jehovah's Witness organization.
Religion News Woman on alleged abuse within Jehovah's Witness [] congregation: 'I was a toddler, still in diapers' #cults 31h
'Always ask if there’s coffee in it': Mormon church stands by rule with new advice
the Guardian 56h 2 tweets
Church offers guidance to avoid unintentional rule-breaking, such as ‘the word coffee isn’t always in the name of coffee drinks’
Religion News 'Always ask if there’s coffee in it': Mormon church [] stands by rule with new advice #cults 35h
In Spain, a celebration of victory over death
Bbc.com 36h 1 tweets
The festival of Santa Marta de Ribarteme is an opportunity for those who have survived near-death experiences to give thanks for their lives.
Religion News Spain: The festival of Santa Marta de Ribarteme is an opportunity for those who have survived near-death experiences to give thanks for their lives. 36h
4 women are suing 'That 70's Show' actor Danny Masterson, accusing him of raping them and conspiring with the Church of Scientology to cover it up
INSIDER 46h 1 tweets
The Los Angeles Police Department has been investigating "The Ranch" actor for the same claims since 2017.
Religion News 4 women are suing 'That 70's Show' actor Danny Masterson, accusing him of raping them and conspiring with the Scientology cult [] to cover it up 46h
We're Looking for the Harrisburg, PA, Pastor Born With Polio That Todd White Healed!
The Messed Up Church 46h 1 tweets
Todd White has recently appeared in a video where he tells the story of how he healed a pastor in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, of a leg that was three and a half inches too short. We want to hear from that man! This man was the head pastor of a...
Religion News We're Looking for the Harrisburg, PA, Pastor Born With Polio That Todd White Healed! 46h
Leah Remini slammed by Church of Scientology as she announces end of her show
Metro 47h 1 tweets
Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath will end after season three.
Religion News Leah Remini slammed by the hate-filled Scientology cult [] as show will end after S3 | Metro News #Scientology = #hategroup 47h
Scientology stalked, threatened women who accused actor Danny Masterson of assault, according to lawsuit
Tampa Bay Times 47h 3 tweets
This is the second lawsuit filed this summer against Scientology leader David Miscavige by a legal team using civil court to expose the church’s institutional structure it says enables abuse and harassment.
Religion News Scientology [] stalked, threatened women who accused actor Danny Masterson of assault, according to lawsuit #scientology #destructivecult 47h
Religion News Scientology cult -- known for its record of human rights abuses: -- stalked, threatened women who accused actor Danny Masterson of assault, according to lawsuit 31h
Danny Masterson, Church of Scientology Sued by 4 Sexual Assault Accusers for Alleged Stalking
Ca.style.yahoo.com 47h 1 tweets
Danny Masterson, Church of Scientology Sued by 4 Rape Accusers
Religion News Danny Masterson, Church of Scientology [] Sued by 4 Sexual Assault Accusers for Alleged Stalking #Scientology #DestructiveCult 47h
Pastor Running for Colorado State House Says It’s Wrong for Women to Wear Pants
Hemant Mehta - Friendly Atheist 3d 2 tweets
His campaign doesn't know why anyone cares about this.
Religion News Pastor Running for Colorado State House Says It’s Wrong for Women to Wear Pants #FakeChristianity 57h