Nala Ray, an Illinois-born pastor’s child turned OnlyFans model, left the adult industry after a come-to-Jesus moment led her to reconnect with her forgotten faith. The content creator was working as an orthopedic surgery scheduler before a man recruited her for the online site in 2020, but despite her popularity as a top 1% earner … Read more
A model is facing five years in prison for taking ‘upskirt’ pictures at a royal monument in Thailand. Pim Apatsara, 22, sparked fury when she posed in revealing clothing in front of the King Rama I statue in Buriram province on March 24. In the pictures, she was dressed in a short brown skirt with … Read more
DEAR ABBY: On paper, I’m an accomplished woman. I have a doctorate in Educational Leadership and had a 36-year career in education, mostly as a school administrator. I am financially stable and I have many friends. I also have an overwhelming sense of loneliness, and this is where my issues lie. I was well accepted … Read more
Christians of many denominations abstain from meat for all or part of the liturgical season of Lent. For Roman Catholics, “all Fridays through the year and the time of Lent are penitential days and times throughout the entire Church.” In addition, “abstinence from eating meat or another food according to the prescriptions of the conference of bishops … Read more
They’re standing up to Slim Shady. Incensed Christians are protesting a sold-out silent disco at Canterbury Cathedral this week because they don’t want a “rave to Eminem in God’s house,” SWNS reports. The famed cathedral, southeast of London, is set to welcome about 750 people each on Thursday and Friday nights for the ’90s-themed event. … Read more
NBC wasn’t having itself a religious experience. Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud thanked Jesus in a live postgame interview after Houston’s 45-14 wild-card round win Saturday over the Browns — but when the network’s “Sunday Night Football” on NBC account on X posted the clip shortly after, that part was edited out. “First of all, … Read more
He has a PhD in trolling his fans. Liberty University confirmed Friday that Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, would not be attending the college after posting what appeared to be an acceptance letter on his Instagram last week. “We can confirm that Liberty University did not issue the Montero Hill acceptance letter posted yesterday … Read more
Saying grace is a common practice among scores of religious households prior to eating a meal — but typically for humans only. One Texas family taught their three large dogs to “say grace” before eating — and their toddler has deemed it her responsibility now. Alora Brim is a three-year-old from Round Rock, Texas, who’s … Read more
Many kids are excited about seeing Santa Claus during the Christmas season — while others become overwhelmed with happiness at the sight of “The Elf on the Shelf.” For two-year-old Emilia Wadgymar, the real stars of the season are the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. “We went to a place [where] a Christmas village train was set … Read more
Gabby Barrett is clapping back at haters who say her career is tanking over comments she’s made about her faith and marriage. “I treasure my marriage and my relationship with the Lord the most,” Barrett, 23, said in a clip posted to Instagram during her appearance on the podcast “Unexpected with Hanna Love” last week. … Read more
A Christian magazine’s controversial article explaining Jesus Christ’s ethnicity set off social media commentators on Christmas Eve. Christianity Today published a story entitled, “How Asian Artists Picture Jesus’ Birth From 1240 to Today,” in which writer Victoria Emily Jones argued “Jesus was born in Asia. He was Asian.” The photo essay featured nine pieces of artwork from … Read more
He might soon leave you feeling hot under the clerical collar. A man once voted the most attractive man in Italy has abandoned his entertainment career — to become a priest. In 2019, Edoardo Santini, then 17, was voted the most beautiful man in Italy in a pageant organized by the fashion group ABE. He’s now 21 … Read more
Rachel Toyer remembers feeling eerily calm and totally at peace, despite the fact she was seriously injured and lying on the side of a Sydney freeway. The teacher had just climbed out of her totaled car, which had been hit by a semi-trailer, and wandered about 20m down the busy road. After collapsing in a … Read more
Before he found pop glory with “Take Me to Church” — released 10 years ago on Sept. 13, 2013 — it was more like “Take Me to College” for Hozier. “When I started working on the lyrics for a lot of that song, I was in college,” the suburban Dublin native — who was born … Read more
“We recommend that you get an abortion.” That was the advice Tasha Kann received from doctors in Michigan shortly after she learned that she had brain cancer in 2022. The young mother, who was 20 weeks pregnant with her second child, had just been diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma grade III, a rare and aggressive malignant … Read more
A new Amish romance novel is flying off the shelves — but its content is buggy-ing out the traditional conservative church community. Lifelong community member Linda Byler, 65, penned “Tapestry of Love” (literally — in a notebook) after beginning her writing career at an Amish newspaper. The second novel in her “New Directions” romance series … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for six years. Until about 18 months ago, my mother-in-law and I got along swimmingly. Unfortunately, that relationship has become troubled. The cause is her deep involvement with her church, indoctrinating our toddler with her religious beliefs and, finally, (ironically) her deep physical attraction to her … Read more
Turn the water into whine? An anonymous Gen Zer has earned a significant following on TikTok after translating key passages from the Bible into the preferred parlance of today’s youth, leaving some readers debating the worthiness of the suddenly slang-ridden sacred texts. The clever Christ follower, who declined to reveal their identity during an interview … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a relationship with a wonderful man for two years. He’s a minister. He and his late wife used to travel all over the world spreading the word. I’m from a less conservative, more spiritual background. I attend an all-denominational church that accepts everyone. My views on politics are also different … Read more
The Church of Scientology is responding to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday by former member and Emmy-award winning producer, Leah Remini, 53, who is suing the institution and its leader, David Miscavige, for alleged stalking and harassment. In a statement released by the Church of Scientology on Thursday, the organization called the suit “ludicrous” and … Read more