Jennifer's Alternative Religions Blog January 2006 Archive

Church Declared "Witchcraft Free," Ultimate Christian Wrestling
We can all rest easier, knowing that the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in Zambia has been found by the Zambian High Court to be witchcraft free. ... Read More

Tuesday January 31, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Jain, Vatican Defends Inquisition, Vampire Woman Strikes Again, Oprah and Satanic Panic
A Jain living in San Francisco describes her spiritual path. The Vatican defends the Inquisition as "legally justified," even while admitting it was "a mistake," which must qualify for understatement of ... Read More

Monday January 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Mexican Serial Killer is Santa Muerta Devotee, Vampire's Wife Proves Firing Religiously Motivated
A recent devolopment in Mexico City's "Old Lady Killer" case will likely cause big problems for followers of Santa Muerte (Saint or "Holy" Death), after suspect Juana Barraza was ... Read More

Sunday January 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Wicca & Satanism, Pro-life Digs at Neopagans, Teens Experiment with the Occult, "Christmas War" Not Over
While I'm getting quite used to Wiccans distancing themselves from Satanism, this is the firt time I've seen one distance himself from witchcraft. Here, a pro-life group can't resist ... Read More

Friday January 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Death Curses, God Hates Shrimp
Shortly after laying a curse on god, a starving woman in Kenya died, a bit of irony that news agencies are gleefully snapping up. The idea being, of course, ... Read More

Friday January 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Cernunnos/ Herne the Hunter
Cernunnos is the mysterious horned deity worshipped by Iron age Celts across Europe until the end of the first century. Very little is known about Cernunnos except his name and ... Read More

Thursday January 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Scientology Gatekeeping, Devil Hysteria, Gnostic Potter
Is the Church of Scientology refusing membership to reporters to avoid potential bad press? Some lame graffiti vandalism prompts an over-reaction in a small town paper: DEVIL worshippers are ... Read More

Wednesday January 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Christian Cannabis, Vultures in Peril
A Christian group is working to legalize cannabis oil, claiming it is a key Christian sacrament. (and they're probably right) Also see a typical Newsmax over-reaction. A ... Read More

Wednesday January 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Adventures of the Flying Friar, Thoth
There's an new entry in the unlikely comic book hero category- Joseph Desa, a sixteenth century Franciscan monk best known for his simple-mindedness and his reputed ability to fly. ... Read More

Tuesday January 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Mandy's Crowley Quote, Evo Morales, Moon Clock
A handful of Christian Fundamentalists are decidedly unhappy about an episode of Cartoon Network's The Grimm Adventures of Billy and Mandy that featured a quote from Aleister Crowley's Book ... Read More

Tuesday January 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (4)

Da Vinci Code Movie, Black Metal Ban, Kumari Tear-gassed?
Despite vigorous opposition from the Catholic Church (and attempts to get the movie an adults-only rating), the Da Vinci Code Movie is set to open the Cannes film festival- that ... Read More

Monday January 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

A Copyrighted Christian Message, Shintos Protest Women on Throne
A plan to allow women to ascend the Imperial Throne of Japan is drawing heavy opposition from representatives of thousands of Shinto shrines. The representatives claim that allowing women ... Read More

Monday January 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

No Pentacles Yet for Vets, Satanic Mouse Pads, Religion and Sex
Wiccan groups are still trying to get the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer pagan religious symbols for veteran's tombstones. The VA provides veterans of three dozen faiths (including ... Read More

Saturday January 21, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Gothic Eucharist, Poe's Grave, Egyptian Sex Debate
Here's a different sort of Church experience: St Edward King and Martyr Church in Cambridge, UK offers a "Gothic Eucharist," complete with candlelight and a Sisters of Mercy sound track. ... Read More

Friday January 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Concealed Objects, Benny Hinn, Saving the Homeschoolers, Clonycavan Man
You may be familiar with witch bottles, but there's apparently no end to the unusual things that people have squirreled away inside walls and under floorboards. Fiji will allow shyster evangelical ... Read More

Thursday January 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Preacher refers to Secularists as Nazis, Creationism, South Park Canceled Again
Like your politics seperate from religion? If so, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell thinks you're a Nazi. (and you thought the vampire was an odd politician) On the ... Read More

Wednesday January 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Vampire, the Interview, Witch-Killings, "Pagan" Terrorist
This was probably inevitable, although it's still unforgivable: Intervyew with the Vampyre Another tragic witch-killing in India as a man clubs his own mother and grandmother to death, fearing they ... Read More

Wednesday January 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Full Moon?
Today is definitely the day for weird. We have Druids suing Scientologists over whose 'sacred space' the giant Spiritual technology logo sits upon. The COS also has ... Read More

Monday January 16, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Ebay Miracles, Vampire Discrimination, Where Does the Pope Go?
Apparently the Virgin Mary is feeling a bit uninspired this week, churning out some pretty sorry looking miracles- this week's Ebay offering consists of a dirty rock and a burnt ... Read More

Monday January 16, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

World Religion Day, Witch Killing, Da Vinci Code Sequel
Today is celebrated as World Religion Day by members of the Baha'i Faith, one of the handful of religions who recognize the contributions of other faiths. Another tragic witch-killing ... Read More

Sunday January 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Vampire's Candidate, Midvintersblot
If anyone was concerned that vampires haven't been adequately represented in politics, they can rest easy. Minnesota Gubernatorial candiate Jonathon "The Impaler" Sharkey is running to the rescue. ... Read More

Friday January 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Forgiving Judas
Here's a funny story. Vatican scholars, not usually known for being open to change, have gotten a sudden urge to exonerate the apostle Judas. (Judas being that guy ... Read More

Friday January 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Satanic Abuse Hysteria in the Spotlight
It looks like the Rochdale Satanic Panic story is gathering steam. After fighting a court injunction, a scathing BBC documentary exposed one of the sadder episodes in a shameful ... Read More

Thursday January 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Jesus Toast
I have to wonder just how many slices of bread are sacrificed each day in hopes of finding something that looks vaguely like Jesus At least the Pop Tart doesn't ... Read More

Thursday January 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Bully Gets his Reward, Modern Day Noah, Animal Rampage at Muslim Festival
Pat Robertsone gets what's coming to him: After his ridiculous comments attributing the stroke of PM Ariel Sharon to god's retribution, Israel is killing Robertson's Christian theme park. I ... Read More

Wednesday January 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Pagan + Limo= sex cult? Also: Kirpan is not a crime, Swank on Cruise
A Canadian Neopagan who also happens to be into bondage is denied a chauffeur's license, because the Police Department that issues them claims they're concerned he might use it to ... Read More

Wednesday January 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Voodoo Day, Rehab Hell, Miraculous Poptart
Thousands of pilgrims have flocked to Benin, the ancestral home of the Voodoo (Vodoun) religion, to celebrate the annual "Voodoo Day" celebrating what is now the official religion of Benin. ... Read More

Tuesday January 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Satanic Panic, Patron Saint of Selling your House?!
The Times Online has a pair of follow-ups on the Satanic Abuse fever which led to the traumatization of a number of young children who were dragged from their homes ... Read More

Monday January 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Bible Theft, Religious Right Hypocrisy, Baha'i Dissident Dies
You know rationalization has triumphed- never mind the ten commandments. The bible remains the most popular book to shoplift. While we're on the subject of religious hypocrisy, the ... Read More

Monday January 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Which Wardrobe, Circumcision Dangers
(or should that be 'Witch' wardrobe?) This is funny- two tiny American colleges, each of which own a wardrobe from CS Lewis' estate, are battling over which closet was ... Read More

Sunday January 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

"Ritual Abuse" Lawsuit Targets Social Workers
A dozen children who were snatched from their homes by UK social workers during a 1990s "Satanic ritual abuse" panic are suing the government for compensation. The raid occurred ... Read More

Saturday January 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Jackass Hit Parade
In small-town politics, denigrating another religion to threaten others is probably all in a day's work, but at least this city council won't put you to sleep! And ... Read More

Friday January 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Work Like a Dog, Fatwas of the Year
In China, "What's your sign" may be more than a has-been pickup line- it may be on your job application. Chinese HR company Jilin Jiangshan is demanding its applicants ... Read More

Thursday January 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Sylvia Browne eggs herself
Insufferable psychic con artist Sylvia Browne stuffed both feet in her mouth Tuesday. After failing to keep up with breaking news, she claimed to have known all along that ... Read More

Thursday January 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Black Mass, Rush for 6/6/06, Uninspired Fundraiser, Baby Jesus Cache
The Black Mass was a parody of the Catholic mass sometimes practiced by wealthy opponents of the Church in the Dark Ages. Some so-called 'black masses' were performed by priests ... Read More

Wednesday January 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Have you got slack? Also: Proving the Existence of Christ, Trash Icons
The Church of the Subgenius is hosting an apocalypse. Creationists get cozy with farm animals. (Hardly surprising) Weird: A priest who publicly excoriated an atheist for ... Read More

Wednesday January 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Breaking the Cakes, Occult Tradition (reviews)
Practitioners of Vodou in Haiti, begin the annual three-day "Casse Gateaux," or "breaking of the cakes," a communal offering of food (Mange Loa) to the Loas. In Cuba, the ... Read More

Tuesday January 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

A Different Da Vinci Code
Da Vinci addicts, take note. We have a special guest author this week- Professor Nemo expounds on some of the real mystery behind Leonardo's hidden symbolism. See also: ... Read More

Monday January 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

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Sunday January 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)