AltWeeklies Wire
War Gamenew

Now that the Rev. Fred Phelps has begun protesting at military funerals, people -- including some Missouri lawmakers -- are lining up to criticize him.
Tags: religion
Jesus Reduxnew
The members of Creciendo en Gracia are waging a war on organized religion and bringing in millions of dollars -- but defectors say the organization is simply a cult.
Miami New Times |
Mariah Blake |
02-13-2006 |
Religion
Outing Cardinal Egannew

A priest's lawsuit alleges the Catholic Church is hiding pedophile clergy -- and offers a stunning reason why.
The Village Voice |
Kristen Lombardi |
02-08-2006 |
Religion
FBI Raids Polygamistsnew
Federal agents descend on fugitive polygamist prophet Warren Jeffs' followers with 66 subpoenas -- five were served.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
01-31-2006 |
Religion
The Exorcist?new
This minister has a little too much sympathy for the devil.
Focus on Corruptionnew
Did James Dobson and Focus on the Family knowingly campaign for Jack Abramoff's casino clients?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael de Yoanna |
01-23-2006 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Throwing Out Darwinnew

The latest skirmish in the culture wars may be coming to a school near you.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Wayne Garcia |
01-20-2006 |
Religion
Levada's Secretnew
As he prepares to be deposed next week, former San Francisco Archbishop William Levada may have to come clean about a priestly child molester he protected in Portland.
House of the Accusednew
When priests within the Salesian order based in San Francisco were accused of sex abuse, the leaders chose to keep quiet.
Tags: Catholic Church, church sex abuse
Plundering the Faithfulnew

Arizona polygamists continue to pipe big money to fugitive prophet Warren Jeffs, even as their towns face financial ruin.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
01-04-2006 |
Religion
Do You See What I See?new
An image of the Virgin of Guadalupe on an Dallas tree trunk proves that belief is in the eye of the beholder.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
01-03-2006 |
Religion
Selling Kabbalahnew
An Orthodox rabbi wants to bring mysticism to the masses, but other rabbis say his new book on the Kabbalah may reveal secrets not meant for the outside world.
Cleveland Scene |
Rebecca Meiser |
12-20-2005 |
Religion
Pray the Gay Awaynew
Pastor Jim Venice, who was once gay himself, says he can turn homos into heteros. Credit cards are welcome.
Riverfront Times |
Chad Garrison |
12-20-2005 |
Religion
Words From the Pulpitnew
For the past two months, a reporter has been visiting churches ranging from mega to mini, metro to suburban, conservative to liberal, to find out what's going on within the Christian faith
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
12-15-2005 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Founder of Program for Catholic Teens Bustednew
Monsignor Dale Fushek faces 10 misdemeanor counts of sexual misconduct with boys and young men.
Phoenix New Times |
Robert Nelson |
12-09-2005 |
Religion