Odd Spot

A cult-like religious sect allegedly infiltrated Google.

Thursday, June 8th, 2023

A recent report from The New York Times has raised concerns about the alleged infiltration of Google by an organisation called the Fellowship of Friends that among other things follows the belief that most humans are in a state of “waking sleep.” This group, accused of exhibiting cult-like behaviour, reportedly holds significant influence within Google. Read more

Update on those stolen organ pipes

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

A church in Memphis with a rich history is rejoicing after the recovery of its stolen organ pipes. Thanks to the diligent efforts of law enforcement, the stolen truck and many of the 90-year-old organ pipes had been successfully located. Furthermore, a tip received through CrimeStoppers led the police to a nearby van, resulting in Read more

Mike Pence joked about Donald Trump’s religion

Monday, May 29th, 2023

According to a recent statement from Mike Pence, he once extended an invitation to Donald Trump to join him for Bible study. Pence recounted that Trump really liked the passages about the smiting and perishing of thine enemies. “Ya know, Mike, there’s some really good stuff in here.” Pence also made light of Trump’s legal Read more

Hidden cave in Japan said to be ‘entrance to hell’

Thursday, May 25th, 2023

Locals in a small village in Japan believe that a cave beneath a mountain is the entrance to hell. A news reporter, Seiji Nakazawa, learned about it from someone he met while traveling in the north of Japan. Despite numerous stories about the cavern, most people who recount them have never seen it firsthand. According Read more

After 9 years together a couple split up to become a nun and priest

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Angelo and Paolo were in a relationship for almost ten years, starting when he was 16 and she was 15. They were planning to be married; however, before their wedding, Maria decided that God was intervening and asked her to become a nun. So she left him and joined the Monastery of Carmelo at Ponti Read more

Church members hope whoever stole their of organ pipes will repent

Thursday, May 18th, 2023

Members of a Tennessee church are hoping that whoever stole a moving truck will repent after discovering what’s inside: old organ pipes. News outlets reported that Calvary Episcopal Church in downtown Memphis had loaded a truck with nearly 2,000 organ pipes for transport to Spencer Organ Company in Boston, where they would be restored. Instead, Read more

Vodou isn’t about sticking pins in dolls

Monday, May 15th, 2023

Liam Richard-Howes, a resident of Palmerston North initially aspired to become a Catholic priest. However, his journey has led him to what he says is often the misinterpreted Haitian Vodou faith, where he is now recognized as New Zealand’s highest-ranking priest. He says that, contrary to popular belief,  Vodou doesn’t involve sticking pins in dolls Read more

Nun uses Instagram to debunk myths about religious life

Thursday, May 11th, 2023

Sister Elizabete, a member of the Daughters of Mercy and residing in Fortaleza, Brazil, uses her convent’s Instagram account to dispel misconceptions about religious life. Now 26, Elizabete joined the convent at the age of 17. Her social media presence has garnered over 163,000 followers since she started posting. Her posts balance profound content with Read more

Millions tuned into a two hour church sevice

Monday, May 8th, 2023

Ray Comfort has observed an irony in the fact that in an increasingly secularised world in which many people claim to be atheists, millions watched the coronation of King Charles. According to him, the ceremony was essentially a two-hour televised church service that emphasised the teachings of the Gospel and paid great respect to the Read more

Scientists teach parrots to video call each other

Thursday, May 4th, 2023

Research has shown that pet parrots may experience loneliness just like humans do. To combat this, scientists have discovered that connecting these birds with their peers through virtual means may be beneficial. The study involved owners teaching their parrots to ring a bell and initiate a video call with another pet parrot on a tablet Read more