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Lady Gaga and the Jesus complex

The biggest pop star in the world, she doesn't have fans so much as disciples. But has Lady Gaga's Jesus complex gone too far? asks Simon Hattenstone.

<i>Nick Smith</i>: From love of charities, spare us

If there's one thing NZ has plenty of, it's charities - but should the churches be among them?

Tapu Misa: Some Christians losing love for John Key

Party on as Armageddon proves a squib

Kerre Woodham: Apocalypse now or later, life goes on for me

Calls for sharia law in Australia under fire

Call to make use of empty churches

Apocalypse soon, says US preacher

Crucified body found in Korea

The body of a man with his hands and feet nailed to a wooden cross and a crown of thorns on his head was found in an abandoned Korean quarry.

Research reveals link between religion, consumerism

A study by a New Zealand researcher has shown Christians are less likely to purchase a product if it is advertised in a materialistic or "showy" way.

New-time religion

Can Easter be celebrated online instead of going to church? Aleks Krotoski ponders the effect the internet has had on religion.

Garth George: Sacrifices recalled as sacred and secular days coincide

A time to imagine what might be

Easter story reminds us of the power of sacrifice and service for others

Editorial: Intolerance in France has a lesson for us

Pauline Hanson comes up short

Pauline Hanson has failed in her bid to be elected to the upper house of the NSW parliament.

Bangkok: Temple opens door to its mysteries

Chat sessions with monks provide a rare insight into their lives, says Kate Roff.

'I will go out in my full veil and fight'

Dr Paul Moon: Chance to give warrior burial he wanted