Here's a collection of strange news items touching the world of faith.
A woman accidentally stabbed herself in the foot while waving a 3-foot store in a pagan good luck ceremony.
TMZ.comThe "Men on a Mission" calendar -- a takeoff on calendars of studly firefighters and servicemen -- might get one man kicked out of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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Esquire magazine included Pope Benedict on its best-dressed men list, the 81-year-old pontiff's red leather loafers have become the subject of much discussion. Now, the official Vatican newspaper is putting some speculation to rest. As far as the devil wearing Prada, the Holy See takes no position.
A Florida couple say they saw the face of Jesus in an ultrasound image of their unborn child.
You've never ridden a thrill ride like the "Tower of Babel," "Noah's Ark" or the other Old Testament humdingers. And there's no roller coaster more thrilling than the final battle between Good and Evil.
8-foot Jesus Stolen Off Crucifix
Thieves in Detroit may have bought themselves a ticket to hell. But if they were looking for copper to sell on the scrap metal market, the joke is on them. Israeli antiques dealer Robert Deutsch claims Rabbi Shaul Shimon Deutsch (no relation) stole an ancient marble slab engraved with the Ten Commandments. Of course, "Thou shalt not steal," is printed on the item. Rabbi Deutsch said he originally agreed to pay $110,000, but stopped payment on a check, asking to call the deal off. It seems one of these guys is bearing false witness against his neighbor.
Thai officials have urged Buddhist monks to stop using the Internet for sex. The request comes after a monk was accused of luring a woman to his temple and sexually abusing her. A report from an advocacy group claims other monks are cruising dating sites seeking something other than "oneness."
A southwest Florida church issued a challenge for its married members. Decrying the 50 percent divorce rate, the pastor issued what he called the "30-Day Sex Challenge."
The Iowa Legislature started a session with a Muslim Imam offering a prayer asking for "Victory over those who disbelieve" and "Protection from the great Satan."
