Quick: Name your favorite Catholic comedian or humorist. Can't think of one? There's a reason for that. Religious humor can be tricky. Either it's saccharine and not that funny, or it's hilarious but ...

The idea of religion can often seem serious like fire and brimstone, but it isn’t always a straight-face matter. Religion, and Christianity specifically, is full of joyful moments of laughter and ...

Admittedly, the “religious humor” section of the bookshelf is markedly sparse. Yet that’s where you’ll find “Sin Bravely: A Memoir of Spiritual Disobedience” from comedy writer Maggie Rowe, a suburban ...

Internet memes are a popular way of communicating online, yet while they may seem playful, their messages are often quite serious. Memes are digital images that combine pictures with and succinct ...

In the Talmud, the Rabbis taught that humor is valuable in Torah study, as it warms people’s hearts and brings joy into the learning. For example, before starting to lecture or teach, Rabbah “would ...

Q. Comedy based on religion is always bound to offend, as it makes fun of people’s fundamental beliefs. But that doesn’t stop comedians from using religion in their routines. Recently, Jon Stewart’s ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

An annual Catholic fundraising dinner with both major presidential candidates provided a night of laughter, as well as reminders of the Church's battle to defend its religious freedom against the ...