Christianity

We Have a Pope: But Not Much of a Story, Unfortunately

The Challenges of Cheffing During Lent

Easter has felt especially resonant to Thomas Soukakos since the restaurateur lost his wife, Carol, ten years ago. "From that point on, it was a spiritual connection," he says, explaining why he now chooses to strictly observe Greek Orthodox Lent, a seven-week period during which it's forbidden to e ... More >>

Is Josh Powell in Hell? Religion Blogger Peggy Fletcher Stack Ponders That Very Question

The Salt Lake Tribune's Faith blog on Monday raised the question of whether Josh Powell is cooling his heels in hell after he killed himself and two boys. The Powells were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The blog post, titled "Under Mormon doctrine, will Josh Powell be in ... More >>

Ask a Mexican!

The Salt Lake Tribune's Faith blog on Monday raised the question of whether Josh Powell is cooling his heels in hell after he killed himself and two boys. The Powells were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The blog post, titled "Under Mormon doctrine, will Josh Powell be in ... More >>

Ask a Mexican!

The Salt Lake Tribune's Faith blog on Monday raised the question of whether Josh Powell is cooling his heels in hell after he killed himself and two boys. The Powells were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The blog post, titled "Under Mormon doctrine, will Josh Powell be in ... More >>

Christianity, Not Yoga, Is Where the Demons Lurk

​Late last week, Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll blew the mats out of yoga studios everywhere by announcing that practitioners of the peaceful, pretzel art were "demonic," urging true followers of Christ to limber up in a more lordly manner. But what Driscoll conveniently left out was that ther ... More >>

Today in Sex: Bill Donohue Once Agains Proves He's the Worst Person on the Planet

​Thank you, Tiger Beatdown for bringing pederast-apologist Bill Donohue's latest abomination to my attention. Donohue, the head of the crazed Catholic League* goes completely batshit insane when anything vaguely critical of the Catholic Church hits the news. In this case, Donohue is incensed b ... More >>

Mexicans Are Part of God's Chosen People

​Thank you, Tiger Beatdown for bringing pederast-apologist Bill Donohue's latest abomination to my attention. Donohue, the head of the crazed Catholic League* goes completely batshit insane when anything vaguely critical of the Catholic Church hits the news. In this case, Donohue is incensed b ... More >>

The Hold Steady's Craig Finn On the Kindle, the A.C., and the 10 Commandments

Craig Finn, second from left, performs with the Hold Steady at Showbox at the Market on Wednesday August 18. Jaill opens the show.​In a couple of weeks, Craig Finn, frontman of the boisterous Brooklyn ensemble the Hold Steady, will turn 39. "I really was worried about 30 when I was 29," he sa ... More >>

Mexican Mormons and Jaliscan Blowhards

Craig Finn, second from left, performs with the Hold Steady at Showbox at the Market on Wednesday August 18. Jaill opens the show.​In a couple of weeks, Craig Finn, frontman of the boisterous Brooklyn ensemble the Hold Steady, will turn 39. "I really was worried about 30 when I was 29," he sa ... More >>

Today in Sex: Breaking News--Lady Priests NOT as Bad as Pedo Priests!

​After fielding a world of shit for lumping the ordination of women in with sex crimes against children, the Vatican this week clarified that they didn't actually equate the two "crimes:" diddling a child is definitely worse than ordaining a woman. Thanks for clearing that up, Vatican--I was c ... More >>

Onetime Scout Master Dustin Hall Named in Sexual Abuse Suit Against Boy Scouts and Mormon Church

​It's been a while since a truly ugly scandal involving the Boy Scouts of America figured prominently in the headlines. Fortune smiles upon the local court watcher then with the news that the latest could play out right here in Seattle. In 1978, Dustin Hall was a scoutmaster charged by leade ... More >>

Angels & Demons: Tom Hanks Banishes Evil From the Vatican

​It's been a while since a truly ugly scandal involving the Boy Scouts of America figured prominently in the headlines. Fortune smiles upon the local court watcher then with the news that the latest could play out right here in Seattle. In 1978, Dustin Hall was a scoutmaster charged by leade ... More >>

A Note to Potential Vatican-Themed Swindlers: Do Your Homework!

​It's been a while since a truly ugly scandal involving the Boy Scouts of America figured prominently in the headlines. Fortune smiles upon the local court watcher then with the news that the latest could play out right here in Seattle. In 1978, Dustin Hall was a scoutmaster charged by leade ... More >>

Meet Clinton's “Informal Adviser” on Evangelicals

Don Argue is tight-lipped about the extent of the relationship.

Pews for Jews

A local evangelical is building a local connection to Israel.

One Man's Brutal Encounter With Sexual Abuse In the Mormon Church

Transgressions involving Mormons, Scouts, and children remain a well-kept secret.

Voice of God

The rise, fall, and 'groovy church' resurrection of the Seahawks' P.A. announcer, Pastor Randy Rowland.

The Nativity Story

Opens at Metro and other theaters, Fri., Dec. 1. Rated PG-13. 95 minutes.

Gay Evangelicals

Are they an oxymoron? Not entirely. Just ask Deacon Peter Benson.

The Omen

Put that kid on Prozac already.

Breach of Faith

On behalf of the Seattle Archdiocese, a nun and a priest teamed up to evaluate or counsel priests accused of sex abuse. They also counseled victims, one of whom is suing over this conflict of interest.

The Rules

On behalf of the Seattle Archdiocese, a nun and a priest teamed up to evaluate or counsel priests accused of sex abuse. They also counseled victims, one of whom is suing over this conflict of interest.

Onward, Secular Soldiers!

America's Christian invasion of government should be a call to arms for those on the right, on the left, and in the center.

Glory Days

America's Christian invasion of government should be a call to arms for those on the right, on the left, and in the center.

Death, Be Not Proud

America's Christian invasion of government should be a call to arms for those on the right, on the left, and in the center.

Shaken, Not Stirred

America's Christian invasion of government should be a call to arms for those on the right, on the left, and in the center.

Is Bush the Antichrist?

The Christian right and the Christian left are engaged in a debate over who 'owns' Jesus—and whether Dubya is a force for good or evil.

Evangelize the Vote

Meet the conservative Christian pastor who spearheaded the Bush voter registration campaign in Washington.

The New Abolitionists

Freeing 'sex slaves' is now at the top of the human rights agenda, thanks to Christian evangelicals, the Bush administration, and two former Washington politicians, Linda Smith and John Miller. How did the anti-trafficking crusade evolve, and is it being overhyped?

His Past Life

An old molestation allegation is renewed against the former head of Seattle Children's Home.

Blessed for Success

In these tough economic times, people are flocking to hear God's commandments for making money.

This Week's Reads

Candace Bushnell, Jon Krakauer, and Daniel Hayes.

Litigation Liturgy

The Seattle Archdiocese is not about to confess.

The mainstream media lapdogs were only too happy to vomit up rewritten press releases . . . and jump on the new stadium bandwagon.

The Seattle Archdiocese is not about to confess.

And You May Kiss the Priest

While Catholic priests who abuse children get all the headlines, 22,000 have quietly left the active clergy to get married. The church wants nothing to do with them.

Catholic voices

Area Catholics reflect on faith, God, and the institutional church.

See no evil

A church scandal— the American way.

What the hell?

Exploring the Catholic sex scandal.

Priests I have known

Father Mike liked teenage boys, but it didn't make him creepy.

Diagnosis without treatment

The Catholic hierarchy knew about its "problem" for decades. But why did it look the other way?

Skeletons in the closet

Catholics aren't the only ones with something to hide.

Perception and pedophilia

Professor Philip Jenkins provides insight into the dynamics of the current crisis.

It could have happened to me

Thinking back on a too-close encounter.

Holy fuck!

Glenn Dixon talks about the man upstairs.

Small World

Yes, Father

Preaching revolution now

Quakers' activist arm speaks "truth to power" in the C.D.

Guess who's coming to supper?

A conversation with the country's first gay Episcopal dean.

Mixed-Up Blessings

Is the Pope Catholic? Sure, but is he a he?

The medium may be different, but the message is the same: Porn sells.

Seattle may have driven Roger Forbes out of business, but now Seth Warshavsky has risen to take his place.