FOR WRITERS: Evolving My Religion
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Do your future sci-fi stories ever include new variants on existing religions? Writers: This is a writer chat – you are … Read more
Religion
The Science Behind the Star of Bethlehem
As the well-known story in the Gospel of Matthew goes, three Magi, or wise men, followed the Star of Bethlehem to Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago. And after consulting with … Read more
FOR READERS AND WRITERS: Religion in Queer Spec Fic
FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Let’s talk about religion in queer spec fic (any religion): readers, do you enjoy it when there’s a religious … Read more
Newly Translated Christian Texts Discuss “Demon Circles” and “Wizard Battles”
Have you ever heard the story of a wizard battle that supposedly took place when an early church was constructed? Or how about the story of a border guard who … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Using My religion
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Jerome Steuart: If you grew up in a religious household (of any kind), how has your religious background affected your writing practice, … Read more
RELIGION: Theologian Suggests Gender-Neutral Robot Priests
A Catholic theologian says that gender-neutral robot priests could help tackle the sexual abuse crisis within the church. The claim comes from Ilia Delio, chair in theology at Villanova University, … Read more
FOR READERS: Take Me To Church
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Religion is an integral part of our current world, so there’s a good chance it will be a part … Read more
Exorcisms Can Now Be Done Over Cell Phones
This might make your head spin — officials of the Roman Catholic Church are offering a week-long course in exorcism, and dozens of Catholic priests have flocked to Rome to … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Writing My Religion
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Amy Leibowitz Mitchell: Has your religious or spiritual perspective influenced your writing? In what ways? This could be a hot-button topic, so … Read more
Making Astrology Queer – Gay Star News
Colin Bedell, a self-described gay Gemini Twin from Long Island, New York, is on a mission to make astrology more inclusive of queer identities. ‘The soul has no gender,’ Bedell … Read more