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Do All Dogs Go to Heaven? The Answer Might Surprise You

October 7th, 2024

Do all pets get to go to heaven? There’s actually substantial disagreement on this question. It may also depend on the religion of the person you ask – here's what different religions have to say on the subject.

Progressive Spirituality 110 Comments

Paranormal Expert: UK is "Running Out" of Ghosts

May 31st, 2024

Have you ever seen a ghost? If so, it may be your last according to one of the UK's leading paranormal experts, who says that ghosts may be moving on from our plane of existence as their spirit fades.

Life and Death 70 Comments

Dalai Lama Apologizes For Asking Young Boy to "Suck His Tongue"

April 12th, 2023

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has set off an international firestorm and become the target of intense criticism after instructing a young boy to "suck his tongue" during a recent public event in Northern India.

Political & Religious Controversy 93 Comments

Meet the "Weed Nuns," a Religious Order Finding Spirituality in Smoke

January 23rd, 2023

The Sisters of the Valley aren't your average order of nuns. This small convent of weed smoking nuns hopes to bring the physical and spiritual healing power of marijuana to the masses.

Political & Religious Controversy 92 Comments

Witches Claim Spells Are the Secret Behind NFL Star Tom Brady's Success

October 10th, 2022

A group of witches are claiming that Tom Brady's going to have the worst season of his career because he's no longer shielded by Gisele Bündchen's protective spells. Was the source of Tom Brady's power magic all along?

Pagan & Wiccan 121 Comments

Does Getting High Bring Us Closer to God? One Pastor Thinks So

April 1st, 2022

Should Christians try marijuana? One pastor is on a quest to get Christians high, touting the spiritual side of marijuana use. He says cannabis brought him closer to God, and hopes to help others discover the same.

Political & Religious Controversy 67 Comments

Six Traditional Chinese New Year Customs You Might Not Know About

January 28th, 2022

February 1st marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger on the Chinese Zodiac. Celebrated as the Chinese New Year, this Spring Festival is one of the most celebrated and revered holidays around the world.

Uncategorized 19 Comments

The Secret Church Using Psychedelics as Sacrament

July 30th, 2021

One California church returned to in-person services recently, but they're a bit different than your run-of-the-mill church. They're part of a growing religious movement using psychedelics to achieve enlightenment.

Political & Religious Controversy 64 Comments

Porn Star Arrested After Spiritual Encounter Involving Toad Venom Results in Death

June 6th, 2020

Porn star Nacho Vidal has been arrested in connection with the death of a man he allegedly ritualistically smoked dehydrated toad venom with. Those who take the drug say they experience something akin to "seeing God."

Life and Death 16 Comments

Transgender Pastors Struggle to Find Acceptance as Gender Debates Persist

December 19th, 2019

Despite many tangible victories, there is still much progress left to be made in the transgender rights movement. One place where acceptance has proven fleeting is houses of worship, and pastors are speaking out.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 33 Comments

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