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Ecumenical Engagement: Strippers & Evangelicals

August 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Civil Religion, Daily Devolutions

An evangelical church in Ohio has been picketing a nearby strip club and the strippers have been returning the favors.  At least the groups are talking and being civil with one another — this is a positive sign and could lead to something.   The AP’s Jeannie Nuss reports; be sure to check out the photos, [...]

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Flaming Jesus

June 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Daily Devolutions, Emotions, History, Pagans, Ritual

Strange things are afoot in Monroe, Ohio, where a massive Jesus statue was hit by lightning and went up in roaring flames.  Here is Jesus before the Zeus shot:

And here is Jesus auto de fe (a photo that brings to mind The Inquisition and the many thousands of “heretics” torched in his name):

The USA Today [...]

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