The Rapture

Evangelicals, Israel, and the End of the World

David Heilbroner | Posted 12.14.2009 | World


David Heilbroner

There are some 50 million Evangelicals in the US who believe in the literal truth of Bible prophecy. All are fixated upon Israel. Because for a great many true believers, the end of the world is just the beginning.

Palin Supports Corsi: District 9 Is a Documentary

Warren Holstein | Posted 09.20.2009 | Comedy


Warren Holstein

An indignant Palin immediately released a series of searing Facebook status updates denouncing the impending alien immigrant infestation as "icky" and "un-American,"

Sarah "Barracuda" Doesn't Sleep With The Fishes!

Warren Holstein | Posted 08.05.2009 | Comedy


Warren Holstein

She is not a narcissist. She just has the good sense to realize she is better and more deserving than most people to rule the planet and prepare humanity for the end of days.

Hate to Smudge the Lipstick but Could We Get a Muzzle for that Pitbull?

Warren Holstein | Posted 07.13.2009 | Comedy


Warren Holstein

Ms. Palin, you're simply a side-show freak in the corner of the Republican tent that everyone points and titters at as you continue to bark and sell tickets to your own dwindling, embarrassing performances.

Family Values, Schmamily Values: The GOP's Bristol/Levi Hypocrisy

Warren Holstein | Posted 03.21.2009 | Comedy


Warren Holstein

Well it seems that the latter-day Joseph and Mary trophies of the religious right-wing pro-life movement have been tarnished and their lackluster bronze has turned a gangrenous green.

Hey Mr. God, Lookie What I Did to Those Nasty Homosexuals!

Tom Gregory | Posted 12.14.2008 | Politics


Tom Gregory

The passage of California's Prop 8 comes to many as a shock, to some as a wake-up call, and to the rest of America as no real surprise. In 2000, B...

Palin's Theological Outlook: Spiritual Warfare Waged from the White House?

William E. Jackson Jr. | Posted 11.29.2008 | Politics


William E. Jackson Jr.

It is now relevant to note Palin's apocalyptic Pentecostal convictions when applied to foreign policy.

Sarah Palin's Outlook on the World: Iran and The Rapture

William E. Jackson Jr. | Posted 10.31.2008 | Politics


William E. Jackson Jr.

In what has become the most embarrassing evidence of Sen. McCain's unfitness to govern, his chosen running mate spouts gibberish on foreign policy issues that is broadcast around the world.

Palin's Handlers, Part Two

Nina Burleigh | Posted 10.18.2008 | Politics


Nina Burleigh

Liberty Legal Institute is not the only national right wing Christian group on Palin's speed-dial. All these big-time "legal" foundations beavering away in Palin's camp doesen't sound so small-town to me.

Jesus It's Time For the Rapture! Please Take the Idiots to Heaven Now!

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 10.18.2008 | Politics


Frank Schaeffer

There's a catch: according to the theology of Palin's church, McCain isn't born-again enough for the Rapture. He doesn't even speak in "tongues!"

The Rapture: You've Been Left Behind - Now What?

Verena von Pfetten | Posted 06.19.2008 | Living


Verena von Pfetten

So, I feel like I'm kind of late on this, but that's not something I can really help - this column is every Wednesday, and I came across this little n...