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God rush

My Father's House

One Johannesburg congregation is bringing a little slice of America to Africa. Percy Zvomuya goes to church.

Finding Islam

The true spirit of Islam may just be found in Timbuktu, the town of sand, mystics, big navels and the Ahmed Baba Institute Museum.

Of silence and secrecy

Almost a year after lodging a complaint, John McCann still does not know what the Catholic Church knows about the cleric who abused him as a boy.

Taking aim at the atheists

Dismissing religion is as dangerous as colonialism and all the ignorance that comes with it, says Steve de Gruchy.

Boom times for God

As the financial crisis continues to slam world markets, people around the world seem to be moving closer to God -- and praying for a way out.

Does my aura look big in this?

Eamon Allan confronts his true colours and finds out he’s really just an orange blob.

Expanding the kingdom

The Church of Scientology is moving in big to South Africa. But perhaps no plans are as grand as that of its revamp of Kyalami Castle.

What would Jesus do?

Author Pat Hopkins thinks the crucifixion was staged, an ancient death by ‘cop suicide’.

Bahai 101

And on the 19th day, they celebrated. Nosimilo Ndlovu offers up a crash course in one of the world’s fastest-growing religions.

Going under

Death is not something most people like to dwell on. But for Renoldah Kgole, it's part of her everyday life.

The new new Muslims

Somalis are moving into neighbourhoods across the country. But being part of the community isn’t that easy. Ilham Rawoot reports.

Holier than thou

Are today's young people more religious than their parents? A recent international study has revealed some surprising results.

At church with JZ

Church members, mostly in their twenties and thirties and in their Sunday best, hug one another as they file into the vibey, charismatic church.

State granted leave to appeal 'Son of God' bail

Lotter double-murder accused Mathew Naidoo may not be out on bail much longer after the state was granted leave to appeal his bail on Friday.

Catholics, condoms and confusion

According to student Ayogu, "he is the Holy Father, and our spiritual leader, his words carry a lot of weight in all aspects of your life.

Elderly porn king works his charm on ageing Japan

Shigeo Tokuda (74) might look like an average Japanese grandfather but appearances can be deceptive -- he is the country's king of elderly porn.

'Pastor' Zuma vs Rev Dandala

There is no doubt that the Judeo-Christian narrative has influenced the ANC's political outlook.

Zuma: If God is for us, who can be against us

The church's support for the ANC was an "unequivocal biblical declaration that if God is for us who can be against us," Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.

There's probably no God. Now stop worrying

An atheist drive to persuade people that God doesn't exist is catching on in a surprising fashion -- on the sides of buses.

Science is losing to religion

In Richard Dawkins's view, there is a battle taking place in UK between the forces of reason and religious fundamentalism, and it is far from won.

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