Do you know why you believe in some superstitions and not others? Do you know the origins of some of these superstitions? A lot, of course, is due to old religions. We’ve got four-leaf clovers, Friday the 3th (fear of Friday the 13th is called Friggatriskaidekaphobia), lucky 7, 666 the number of the beast, throwing […]
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The totally and mega real truth about Monster energy drinks
The video below is a response to this one in which a woman connects the dots between Satan and Monster energy drink. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knXtf-hjT4s As you can tell – the creator isn’t convinced that there is any connection between Satan, Lord of Darkness, and Monster, Lord of Headbuzz, at all. The suggestion is that any connections […]
The church in Antarctica
This is a real church. Funds were collected by a charity called Temple for Antarctica which paid for this Eastern Orthodox, staffed, church. Trinity Church can accommodate up to 30 people and was opened by in 2004 by Theognost, the Biship of Segiyev Posad and the Namestrnik of Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra. The Orthodox church is staffed […]
27 festive holiday traditions that may surprise you
Do you know where the mistletoe Christmas kiss tradition comes from? Is it Christian? What about Santa? Does he wear that red suit because he was coloured that way by a Coke-a-Cola advertising campaign? What secret Hanukkah practises are still going on today? This video from the every entertaining Mental Floss is a fun and […]
What the goddess Eostre means to Easter
Spring reminds us of new beginnings and plans for the year ahead. With it comes the imagery of chicks and bunnies, eggs and flowers, which heralds the start of Easter. These images, which embody ideas of rebirth, are not just attached to the Christian festivities of Easter; they are formed from ancient beliefs and mythology, […]
What does Pope Emeritus mean?
The word “emeritus” comes from Latin. It’s an adjective that means “retired” but it is also used to honour the position once held by the retired person. The most common usage is with professors who are still professors even if they’re not teaching any more. However, presidents, prime ministers and bishops also use the title. […]
How you could become the new Pope
Benedict XVI has become the first pope in hundreds of years to resign. The last pope to do so was Celestine V. Celestine tried to flee but was captured by the next Pope, Boniface VIII, and arrested. He died in jail. The name Celestine has never been used by a Pope again. So, could you […]
Polish Church warns of Halloween occult risk
The Polish Press Agency is reporting that the archbishop of Szczecin-Kamien, of the Polish Catholic Church, will read out a letter at Sunday sermons that warns against the dangers of Halloween. The archbishop is expected to say; “This kind of fun, tempting children like candy, also poses the real possibility of great spiritual damage, even […]
Banned Ad: Red Bull and Jesus
This advert was intended for Brazil. You’ll probably be familiar with the art style and recognise it as an advert for Red Bull. You’d be spot on – it’s a Red Bull ad. The video is going viral today because it has (apparently) been banned by Brazilian regulators who found it offensive. At the time […]
Dr Giles Fraser resigns in support of Occupy London Stock Exchange (#occupylsx)
The clergy of St Paul’s Cathedral are split over how to handle the Occupy London Stock Exchange (#occuplylsx on Twitter) protest. Protesters outside have set up a camp and are refusing to move; they wish to see support the 99% against the corporate greed of the 1%. The cathedral has been forced to shut over […]
