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The Bettany Blaspheme-Off

Paul Bettany currently stars in two films, Creation and Legion. Both go to work on traditional religion with a blowtorch and shovel, but which one takes the cake, heresy-wise? More »

02/06/10

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By Esther Inglis-Arkell

#heartless

When The Foot Soldiers Of Hell Flood London, Jim Sturgess Will Save Us

It's been 14 years since Philip Ridley's acclaimed The Passion of Darkly Noon. Now he's back and directing Jim Sturgess, from Across The Universe, through demon street fights in London in Heartless. Behold new footage, featuring Doctor Who's Mickey Smith. More »

01/19/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#spiritualfuturism

Why Does Science Fiction Invent New Religions?

Though many say ninja monk flick Book of Eli is about Christianity, it's actually about rebooting the old church for a new world. Like many SF stories about the emergence of a new faith, Eli questions religion while defending it. More »

01/18/10

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By Annalee Newitz

#bloggingthehugos

A Canticle for Leibowitz Is Divine, But It's the Opposite of Science Fiction

Click here to read <em>A Canticle for Leibowitz</em> Is Divine, But It's the Opposite of Science Fiction

The back cover of my copy of A Canticle for Leibowitz calls it "a novel that transcends genre." But if you wanna get technical, the 1961 Hugo winner is almost the antithesis of science fiction. More »

01/17/10

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By Josh Wimmer

#tvrecap

Walter Suffers From Anti-Catholic Rage On "Fringe"

Monday night's bonus episode of Fringe, "Unearthed," was actually a leftover episode from season one. Though odd continuity-wise, it did have one gem of a scene where Walter has a rage meltdown after being challenged by a Catholic priest. More »

01/13/10

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By Annalee Newitz

#religion

That's Me in the Spotlight, Choosing My Religion

No-one lasts long in the comic-book universe, and you can't always count on springing back to life. Plan for your afterlife. Io9 rates the top six religions to affiliate yourself with before someone is kneeling over your body, shouting 'Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!' More »

11/29/09

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By Esther Inglis-Arkell

#crime

Scientology Trial Reveals Alleged Work Camps and Baby-Killing

Not only was Scientology founded by a scifi writer, but its greatest enemy - the Anonymous group - models itself after a comic book character. Now members of the alien-loving religion are on trial in Australia for torture and baby-killing. More »

11/20/09

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By Annalee Newitz

#afterlifeart

Hell is Other Teddy Bears

Luke Chueh is best known for his bizarre and often bloody paintings of otherwise adorable bears and bunny rabbits. In his latest series, he reinterprets Dante's Inferno, casting his cute critters as the eternally damned. More »

09/15/09

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By Lauren Davis

#legion

Legion's Red Band Angel War Trailer Descends Upon Humanity

The unholy battle between humans and angels has started, with the redband Legion trailer. In which gun-carrying angel Paul Bettany chops off his wings, to protect an unborn savior. Looks like a boil-popping good time. More »

08/12/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#creationistdinosaurs

Dinosaur Creationism Theme Park Seized By The Government

You'd think that dinosaur-loving creationists would be law-abiding citizens. Not so. Last week a South Carolina judge ordered the government to seize control of Dinosaur Adventure Land creationist theme park after its owners were convicted of tax fraud. More »

08/05/09

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By Annalee Newitz

#triviagasm

Science Fiction's Scariest Priests and Preachers

Thirst's vampiric priest is hardly the first man of the cloth to fall prey to his darkest urges. We found plenty of soul-stealing, blood-sucking, eye-gouging, and just plain creepifying priests and preachers who haunt the churches of scifi and horror. More »

07/31/09

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By Lauren Davis

#rant

Are Science Fiction Franchises As Popular As Religion?

If you don't worship Star Trek, then you must worship the Force. But maybe you're a vampire adept, or a member of the Batman congregation? Fans' faith in their franchises gets as intense and bloody as zealots' faith in religion. More »

07/29/09

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By Annalee Newitz

#faithevolution

New Website Seeks To Convince Of Darwin's Faults

Do science and faith always have to be at odds? You may not believe so, but the intelligent-design-happy Discovery Institute is ready to teach you otherwise — I mean, "help you explore the question" — with their new website, faith + evolution. More »

05/29/09

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By Graeme McMillan

#strangequestions

Is Star Trek A Religion?

Star Trek has long been described as a cult phenomenon…but is it an actual cult? Some anthropologists think so. Following the example of anthropologist Margaret Mead, they lived among the natives and studied their rituals-that is, they went to Star Trek conventions and fan clubs. Here's what they found. More »

05/29/09

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By Mark Strauss

#jedipolice

The Force Is Strong With Those For Whom The Force Is Strong. Or Something.

04/19/09

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#godcomestoscifi

Is The Bible The New Comic Books?

03/27/09

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#rant

The 7 Deadly Sins Of Religion In Science Fiction

Religion is a huge part of science fiction - and it makes the genre better and more fascinating, as Battlestar Galactica proved. But there are seven mistakes SF should avoid in portraying the spiritual realm. More »

03/26/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#futureofreligion

The Coming Collapse Of Evangelical Christianity?

03/10/09

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#quoteoftheday

Posthuman Stories Are Creation Myths Turned Upside Down

03/05/09

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#quoteoftheday

Is Science Fiction Creating A New Religion?

02/06/09

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#triviagasm

Do Androids Pray to Electric Gods?

The final episodes of Battlestar Galactica promise to reveal everything about the Cylon religion. But those toasters didn't invent robo-faith — here's a list of all the religions which robots have founded over the years. More »

01/16/09

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By Lauren Davis

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