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Religion

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2012

    The OCeeker: Baha'i Center and the Pick-a-Prophet People of God

    A lot of ye heathen have a favorite phrase whenever the question of God, man and the meaning of it all comes up: "I'm not religious. I'm spiritual." Granted, ye only say this when accosted by a Jehovah's Witness or downing a Natural Light in the drowning hours of night. But good on ya anyway, f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2012

    The OCeeker: Tustin Meadows Ward and Hot Mormon Mommas, Flawed Characters

    The OCeeker is not a well-endowed man. At least when it comes to sporting the sacred underwear into which members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints slip during the "Mormon Endowment", a purification and pledge ritual where Mormons dedicate themselves to the service of Heavenly Fath ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Scientology's Orange County Org Uses Koi Fish, Cat in YouTube Video to Call for Volunteers

    We learned last week that the Church of Scientology in Orange County may be struggling to build its Ideal Org center at Sycamore and Fifth streets at the former Santa Ana Performing Arts and Event Center.Apparently, they also are short on staff.A video posted on YouTube shows staffers (including koi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2012

    Why Does Rick Warren Need to Defend His Interfaith Efforts with Muslims?

    ​It's called interfaith: different religious groups converging to recognize their common values and bridge the gap of misunderstandings, usually accompanied by tea and cookies.But some groups have a difficult time doing it, unlike Saddleback Church, which is possibly the only evangelical gathering ... More >>

  • News

    March 10, 2011

    Soka University of America Is a School On a Hill

    The Aliso Viejo college was founded by a Buddhist sect that preaches peace—so why are so many former professors alleging the opposite?

  • Columns

    July 22, 2010

    More Mormon Mexicans?!?

    [¡Ask a Mexican!] Also, why do the people of Jalisco look down on other Mexicans?

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Orange Bishop Tod Brown Wrote Letter of Recommendation for Pedo-Priest While Head of Boise Diocese

    ​In 1990, then-Diocese of Boise, currently Diocese of Orange Bishop Tod D. Brown drafted a letter of recommendation on behalf of Father Ruben Idalio Garcia so that the former Boise priest could officially join the Archdiocese of Tijuana. "I am happy to recommend Fr Garcia for service" in Tijuana ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2010

    Mormon Fight In Irvine this Weekend!

    No, Mitt Romney and David Archuleta aren't going to be brawling in the Great Park. Even better: This Saturday will bring two prominent local members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to debate how much government and religion should mingle. tracy out west / Flickr / Creative Commons ... More >>

  • Columns

    August 20, 2009

    [Hey, You!] Free to Be You and Me

    No, Mitt Romney and David Archuleta aren't going to be brawling in the Great Park. Even better: This Saturday will bring two prominent local members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to debate how much government and religion should mingle. tracy out west / Flickr / Creative Commons ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 25, 2009

    Temple of the Heart - The Tantric Spiritual Art of Nadean O'Brien

    Meleesa Salon

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    What Do Pope, Larry Flynt, Mission Viejo Shoppers Have in Common?

    Media reports that as many as 16 actors and actresses in the adult entertainment industry recently tested positive for HIV have prompted new calls for legislation requiring condom use in all porn videos shot in California. Opponents to condom use include the multi-billion dollar adult entertainment ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2009

    Muslim Groups Consider Breaking FBI Ties Over Irvine Case

    Citing the highly publicized case involving an undercover informant who spied on an Irvine mosque, a coalition of U.S. Muslim organizations has announced it may suspend relations with the FBI."Muslim communities throughout the United States have made significant advances in promoting and contributin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2009

    Pope Benedict XVI to Give Papal Recognition to a Bunch of Orange Diocese Pedo-Apologists

    Who says Diocese of Orange Bishop Tod D. Brown doesn't take care of his lackeys? Actually, no one: anyone with half a brain (me, me!) knows this. Anyways, Brown sent out a letter to his priests two days ago announcing that "our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has honored papal recognition, to those li ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 12, 2009

    A Leer Back at OC's History of Theatrical Naughtiness, Nastiness and Outright Sexual Perversions

    Who says Diocese of Orange Bishop Tod D. Brown doesn't take care of his lackeys? Actually, no one: anyone with half a brain (me, me!) knows this. Anyways, Brown sent out a letter to his priests two days ago announcing that "our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has honored papal recognition, to those li ... More >>

  • News

    January 15, 2009

    Cirilo Flores Rarely Pursued Discipline of Molesting Priests While Serving on Important Church Board

    Who says Diocese of Orange Bishop Tod D. Brown doesn't take care of his lackeys? Actually, no one: anyone with half a brain (me, me!) knows this. Anyways, Brown sent out a letter to his priests two days ago announcing that "our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has honored papal recognition, to those li ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 11, 2008

    Fun With Nuns

    Sister’s Christmas Catechism

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2008

    Hate Pedo-Priests, Catholics? Then Don't Tithe This Sunday

    Had lunch at Norm's in SanTana yesterday with Tucson resident. Frank Douglas, who writes Voice from the Desert, a blog regarding the Catholic Church's sex-abuse scandal. He was in Southern California to hold a press conference regarding a new effort by the faithful to get the Church hierarchy out of ... More >>

  • News

    December 6, 2007

    a Peek at the Bishop's Past

    Bishop Brown Escapes OC Court Date, But Now he Must Reckon with Monterey

  • Calendar

    November 22, 2007

    Tuesday - 11/20

    When the Levees Broke: Part II at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, The Whirling Dervishes of Turkey at the Barclay

  • News

    October 11, 2007

    Jane C.R. Doe Speaks

    An Exclusive Interview with Jeff Andrade’s victim

  • Blogs

    September 25, 2007

    Statutory Rapist Andrade And Pals Seek to Block Many Things

    A slew of in limine motions filed this past week by former Mater Dei High School boys' basketball coach/admitted statutory rapist Jeff Andrade and his former employers, the Catholic Diocese of Orange. Andrade's lawyers moved that any potential jury not hear "in any manner, either directly or indirec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2007

    Weekly Story on Bishop Brown Pedophile Allegation Proven Right

    Five months ago, OC Weekly's Gustavo Arellano broke the news that despite his promises of complete public accountability on the Catholic Church sex scandals, Bishop Tod Brown himself continued to hide accusations that he molested a 12-year-old boy in the 1960s. According to subsequent court transcr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2007

    Context-Free Reportering Courtesy of the Register

    It's always a guilty pleasure to see a new Orange County Register reporter--usually fresh from college--write a story in which the guy (or cute gal) has no clue about what's in his face. The latest example occurred today, in a piece by one Sean Emery, about the continued restoration of Mission San J ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 17, 2007

    That Other Quagmire

    Sonali Kolhatkar remembers Afghanistan, even if the rest of us dont

  • News

    March 1, 2007

    Godsmack

    Orange County authors try to bring unity to people of different religious faiths. For this they will face the wrath of believers. Again.

  • Features

    February 8, 2007

    Great Moments in Orange County Adultery

    1978

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2007

    Slack jawed, Hounddog, and Mr. Donohue (not) at the movies

    If there's one thing OC Weekly has in plentiful supply, it's Catholics of varying stripes-- devout, cafeteria, lapsed, vigorously lapsed, potential anti-pope-- with colorful and occasionally bizarre stories from their contacts with Holy Mother Church and its numerous franchises and subsidiaries. Fr ... More >>

  • News

    October 12, 2006

    Gloria in Exclusion Deo

    Why does Orange bishop Tod Brown worry about a boring Latin Mass?

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2006

    666: Not as Evil as You Think

    If the triple sixes of today's date have made you decide to skip voting and huddle under the blankets at home instead-- or worse, tempted you into planning to go see The Omen-- forget it. The only things you have to fear are the choices on the ballot, and the prospect of shelling out hard earned cas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2006

    AIDS 'n' Pagans

    This Sunday (a day named to honor Egyptian sun god Ra), Orange County pagans, witches, warlocks (maybe Moorlachs?) and other so-called heathens are using their mystic powers to fight the AIDS. That's right, I said pagans. Monotheistic religions are so passe. AIDS was first noticed in America when, i ... More >>

  • Film

    May 4, 2006

    Cruise in Control

    The Syracuse kid saves the world in style

  • News

    May 4, 2006

    Unflinching Sincerity

    Unitarian Human Rights Forum

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2006

    Messiah news: Real Estate and Sushi Edition

    According to the Los Angeles Times, the Santa Ana Performing Arts and Event Center building may soon leave behind the things of this world, and take on the fight against the evil alien power from beyond the stars that's keeping you from fulfilling your potential and living like Tom Cruise. In other ... More >>

  • News

    August 11, 2005

    Mind Your Own Fatwas!

    Some guy charges Garden Grove imam with terrorist love

  • Film

    June 30, 2005

    Mystery Scientology Theater

    How War of the Worlds anticipated the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard

  • Unknown

    May 26, 2005

    The Sins of the Father

    While Catholic priests raped Orange County children, Pope John Paul II looked the other way

  • Unknown

    April 7, 2005

    A Moral, Abject Failure When It Mattered

    Pope John Paul II, 1920-2005

  • News

    March 24, 2005

    Shreddin'!

    Other Catholic diocese have destroyed incriminating priest personnel files. Why not Orange?

  • Columns

    March 3, 2005

    Diary of a Mad County

    Other Catholic diocese have destroyed incriminating priest personnel files. Why not Orange?

  • Food

    November 11, 2004

    Allah Carte

    Breaking the Ramadan fast with the Islamic Centers Auntie Fatima

  • Film

    February 26, 2004

    The Backlash Passion

    A Messianic Meller for Our Time

  • Film

    January 29, 2004

    Missionary Positioning

    Indie Mormon cinema attempts a mainstream conversion

  • News

    December 25, 2003

    Mr. Taliban

    Dornan says Rohrabachers got a weakness for terror suspects

  • Film

    August 21, 2003

    Dirty Laundry

    Peter Mullans The Magdalene Sisters

  • News

    May 22, 2003

    A Byrd in hand is worth two Bushes

    Peter Mullans The Magdalene Sisters

  • News

    February 20, 2003

    God Help Him

    Pastor Wiley Drake explores a run to replace wimpy president

  • Film

    February 28, 2002

    All of Me

    Trembling Before G-ds warm ideal of Jewish practice

  • News

    December 16, 1999

    An Open Letter to the Residents of Buena Park

    Trembling Before G-ds warm ideal of Jewish practice

  • News

    February 18, 1999

    Shock Therapy

    OC Scientologists denounce psychology with a little mind control of their own

  • Music

    February 11, 1999

    For Christ's Sake

    The OC Supertones, the Pope and the rise of the new Christian rock

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