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June 8, 2011

Religion

Top 10 Shameful Moments in Catholic History
360 Comments
This list is not a denunciation of Roman Catholicism which dates back to Christ Himself. The Church today is a very honorable institution. But there are a few moments in its history when it did not live up to its own... Read more
— by Flamehorse

Recent comment by Dante

Why don't you see Islam from the followers' point of view? And for me, I have seen enough view of Christianity...

Wed

May 18, 2011

Religion

Top 10 People Who Give Islam a Bad Name
391 Comments
Islam is the second-largest religion (Christianity is the largest) in the world and one of the fastest growing. While there have been very good Muslims, some have been very bad. This list, in a sense, is a response to... Read more
— by JWall

Recent comment by faisal

you must know all of them not muslim just King Abdullah is muslim but the rust is "shieea" its like...

Sun

January 30, 2011

Religion

Top 10 Truly Badass Saints
142 Comments
We all think of Saints as quiet and holy people - but history is full of some pretty amazing and curious people who came to be canonized. This list looks at ten of the toughest saints to have walked the earth - men and... Read more
— by Jamie Frater

Recent comment by Ronk

"spiritual", it does not say anywhere that any of these saints (after his conversion to Catholicism) ever killed any person...

Thu

January 20, 2011

Religion

Top 10 Outdated Christian Beliefs
324 Comments
Most Christians are not as bull headed and afraid of change as most people think. Christianity hasn't held on to all of the same beliefs over the two thousand years it's existed. As times changed Christianity has also... Read more
— by Joshua Knode

Recent comment by Ian Osborne

"Later, in the 15th century, the puritans briefly practiced flagellation, as was recorded in Hawthorn’s novel “The Scarlet Letter"." Difficult to...

Fri

December 17, 2010

Religion

10 Biblical Facts That Everyone Gets Wrong
1,197 Comments
I love religious lists - especially those involving facts or debunkings. In memory of the very popular list on factlets people get wrong I have put this one together inspired by the same excellent source. Be sure to... Read more
— by Jamie Frater

Recent comment by Carmen

Regarding #7 -- The Greek word "harpazo" is translated "caught up" in I Thessalonians 4:17 and refers to "all who...

Fri

October 15, 2010

Religion

Top 10 Fieriest Books in the Bible
413 Comments
The Bible causes fire wherever it is mentioned. It is clearly one of the most controversial books in modern times - though perhaps not so much for its content as the actions of some who interpret it. This list does not... Read more
— by FlameHorse

Recent comment by Samantha

That's why I am a STRICT agnostic! I only drink agnostic drinks like dr. pepper. Is it cola or root...

Fri

September 17, 2010

Religion

20 More Quotes By Atheists
926 Comments
It's been a long time since we last published a list of quotes. Many atheists are people of fairly high intellect and their quotes are often witty and get you thinking. Here I have chosen the best 20 (after the first... Read more
— by 7raul7

Recent comment by The 'backman

I did it already...

Thu

September 9, 2010

Religion

Top 10 Worst Theological or Mythological Demons
167 Comments
Whether you are religious or not, demons have played a large part in mythology, books, movies, and even music. Films, such as "Paranormal Activity", "The Exorcist", "The Exorcism of Emily Rose", "Fallen", and--more... Read more
— by webbheadgreg

Recent comment by guardian angel

Hi there, I discovered your website by way of Google while looking for a comparable topic, your website came up,...

Sat

June 5, 2010

Religion

10 People Who Give Atheism a Bad Name
579 Comments
Atheism has been around for thousands of years, and responsible for many philosophical and scientific developments. Like any movement, it has had its fair share of evil characters. As atheism has no moral precepts... Read more
— by SallyH

Recent comment by Corey

Adolf Hitler was a roman catholic. Not just "nazi mysticism" he never renounced this.

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By Flamehorse

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