Daily Archives: January 8, 2014
From THE MOSCOW TIMES: A publishing house run by the Russian Orthodox Church has released a 2014 calendar devoted to Josef Stalin, unleashing a flurry of indignation among Russian bloggers and a discussion about the Church’s ties to the former … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From THE MOSCOW TIMES: A man who climbed on the roof of the Kazan Cathedral on Red Square and shouted a Muslim call to prayer on Russian Orthodox Christmas Eve has been sent to a psychiatric hospital. The man has … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From THE DAILY MIRROR: Brazilian preacher Inri Cristo, believes he is Jesus Christ reincarnated and has been spreading his message to hundreds of ‘followers’ for decades. He said he first experienced the revelation he was Christ during a religious fast … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From TIME: The Satanic church that applied for a permit to erect a monument to Satan next to the Ten Commandments monument at the Oklahoma state-capitol building has unveiled its proposed design. The 7-ft.-tall sculpture would feature Satan depicted in … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From THE COURIER: A serial offender who stole hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol from the bedroom of one of Scotland’s leading clergymen has been jailed for 30 months. Perth Sheriff Court heard that Simon Winks, 36, a prisoner in … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
From MOTHERWELL TIMES: Controversial fortified wine brand Buckfast isn’t to blame for thousands of crimes across Scotland, according to Abbot David Charlesworth. In what is said to be his first interview about the wine the cleric, who heads Buckfast Abbey … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
I hate Facebook. I’m only on it because all my online friends joined it and left the blogosphere to concentrate full time on telling people what they are cooking for lunch. Today I received a right telling off (accompanied by … [CLICK TO READ MORE]