AltWeeklies Wire
From Predator to Preacher Mannew
After serving eight years in prison for sexually assualting a nine-year old, Preacher Phillip Gladden claims to hear the voice of God and have miraculous healing powers.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Sarah Hammill |
06-07-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Holy Warnew
There's no doubt about it: right now, God is on the side of the atheists.
Boston Phoenix |
James Parker |
06-07-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
The Al-Aqsa Islamic Society Walks it Offnew
A Philly mosque weathers one member's connection to the planned terror attack at Fort Dix.
Philadelphia Weekly |
G.W. Miller III |
06-04-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
One Man's Brutal Encounter With Sexual Abuse In the Mormon Churchnew
Transgressions involving Mormons, Scouts, and children remain a well-kept secret.
Seattle Weekly |
John Metcalfe |
06-04-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
The Rundown on Scientology's Purification Rundownnew
What Scientologists aren't telling you about their detox program (and how much it's costing you).
New York Press |
John DeSio |
05-31-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Sex, Lies, a Priest, & Elaine Pressernew
Presser married into one of the most corrupt families in Cleveland history -- so she had a head start stealing from priests.
Cleveland Scene |
Denise Grollmus |
05-18-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
The Word Church: God's Disneylandnew
At this Ohio mega-church, the Lord preaches prosperity.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
05-11-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
God in the Detailsnew
For a quarter-century Roy Abraham Varghese has been assembling God proofs -- along the way he won over the world's most influential atheist.
Dallas Observer |
Mark Stuertz |
05-08-2007 |
Religion
Spellbound by Santerianew
Ten thousand followers of Santeria live in Central Florida, and there's not a curse to be found among them.
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Sheffield |
05-07-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Texas Episcopalians Struggle to Find a 'Middle Way'new
The American-based Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion of which the church is a part are engaged in a bitter struggle over the roles of homosexuals and women within the church.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Eric Griffey |
05-03-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Bishop Tod Brown's Undisclosed Molestation Accusationnew
Documents reveal that church officials have investigated an allegation of sexual abuse against the Orange County bishop -- yet Brown has never uttered a word on the matter.
Tags: religion
The Eye of God Watches Over Us All ...new
Except in the traditional black church, where being gay is still taboo.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
04-16-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Catholics Break Awaynew
More are finding refuge in alternative congregations.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
04-06-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Sympathy for the Devilnew
A blueberry soda entrepreneur gets his comeuppance when locals learn of his Satanic past.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
04-05-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Emo for Jesusnew
How emerging Christians will bring Boston back to God.
Dig Boston |
Julia Reischel |
04-04-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
