Religion
How I Reclaimed My Relationship with Ramadan
“What changed was finding... feminist and queer religious leaders who’ve been questioning sexist interpretations of the Qur’an and proposing new ones.”
New Concerns Reported at Christian Youth Festival After Founder Quit
VICE World News has learned of newly-raised historic safeguarding concerns around the treatment of attendees at Soul Survivor festivals in the aftermath of founder Mike Pilavachi stepping down amid claims of inappropriate behaviour with young people.
Family, Prayer and Food: Intimate Photos of Ramadan and Eid
Belgian-Moroccan photographer Mous Lamrabat captures candid moments of his family’s daily life during Ramadan.
Who Had It Worse, Trump or Jesus Christ?
In MAGA-world and Christian Nationalism circles, many Trump supporters see his imminent arrest as eerily similar to the crucification of Jesus Christ.
A Cult That Worships Superintelligent AI Is Looking For Big Tech Donors
Amidst the hype over ChatGPT, artists are forming religious movements to worship our future machine overlords—and change them for the better.
A Muslim Mother Learned To Accept Her Son’s Hindu Girlfriend
In a country that often opposes interfaith love, parental approval is usually unheard of. But sometimes, a change of heart can change everything.
What You’ve Been Getting Wrong About Satanism According to Actual Satanists
“You don’t have to obey anyone, you’re only accountable to yourself.”
The Southern Baptist Church Ignored Its Abuse Crisis. She Exposed It.
For decades, Christa Brown documented cases of sexual abuse within the world’s largest Baptist denomination—including her own.
The Story Of Primal Astrology: How One Man Created an Entire Horoscope
“Try telling someone you spent three years working on something ‘mystical’ because you felt a calling to do it. They will look at you like you’re crazy.”
Joyous Photos of a Black British Church Community
The Windrush generation built their own places of worship after facing racism in the church. Holly-Marie Cato documents one such vital gathering place.
Why Japan’s State Funeral for Shinzo Abe Is So Controversial
Thousands marched against the lavish ceremony as crowds lined up at memorial sites to pay their respects to the assassinated former prime minister.
I Played the World’s First Jesus Christ Simulator and I Have Questions
The video game retraces the life of Jesus: the fasting, the miracles... and the giant balls of energy thrown by Satan.