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War on Christmas: The Ten Best Songs for the Fight

The War on Christmas is upon us! Time to take sides! Did you know there was a War on Christmas? There is! Us Godless heathens are burning all the mangers, or at least politely asking that they not be forcibly erected (oh, I said it) in public spaces. But you know what? Fine. You want a War on Chri ... More >>

Pier Pressure: Unwind at these area marinas

First Look: Diablito's Cantina

Kaylen WissengerThe "Cucuy's Coffee" at Diablito's​"I HATE tequila," says Ami Grimes, co-owner of the brand-new Diablito's Cantina (3761 Laclede Avenue; 314-644-4430). "But when Angie [Cornish, head bartender] started creating the infused tequilas, I was all for it." Which is a good thing, as ... More >>

Is God The New Black?

Terry Richardson/Rolling Stone​A span of three weeks separated their respective Rolling Stone covers--apart from the quality of the writing and the, howyousay, dynamism of each subject, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry's profiles in the formerly legendary mag offered the same startling conclusion--for ... More >>

British Woman Gets Savior-Fresh Breath!

In the latest case of pareidolia -- a funny little trick of the brain that places important, often religious, symbolism on regular items -- a British woman claims that a piece of chewed gum she stuck on her mantel turned into the image of Christ. On Good Friday, even! www.telegraph.co.uk​T ... More >>

Bring Mercy Bach

She's Back (in Black)!

The holiday season at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza: One gift, one lump of coal.

Evan Can Wait

Why in God's name did Steve Carell take the paycheck?

How Do You Get Jesus Out of Your Heart?

The Mexican explains why Our Lady of Guadalupe is Muslim, sorta.

Week of January 4, 2006

The Passion of the Christ: A Very Special Episode

The Delightful Dud

Why do Mexicans always see the Virgin Mary in the stupidest things?

Week of August 31, 2006

News to Muse

The Year in Review: A Quiz

Any Questions?

Brace yourself for a catechismic event

Methmaker, Methmaker, Make Me Some Meth

Unreal finds good meth-lab locations and talks to a young lady making her way in the world (with the help of semi-nude photos); Bill Haas gets honest; and we (and Denny's) find several ways to play with our food

Why Aren't There Any Miracles Today Like in the Bible?

Week of February 25, 2003

Spiritual Dearth

Though they depict religious themes, these works are strangely ambivalent

Answering the Call

IRS employees bring Jesus to the office -- and manage to raise Cain

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

The Reluctant Archbishop

The aloof style of Justin Rigali served him well at the Vatican but distances him from the faithful of St. Louis

Casualties of War

When Angela Michael started fighting God's battle against abortion, truth took the first hit

Best Buried Treasure

Lily Bulbs

Good Enough for Guv'ment Work

The kids at Centro Sociale put on a show

Capitol Ideas

Mr. Silva goes to Jefferson City

Royal Pain

Lacking a monarchy of our own, Americans raised Elvis and Marilyn to sovereign status -- but the very vulnerability that drew us to them was their downfall

Central Casting

Director Walter Salles depicts his home country of Brazil and its people with a mix of realism and tenderness in Central Station