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This is a complete list of every story ever published by THO. To view an issue's main page, which includes the shorts, quick hits, holy quotable, top 10 list, and more, click "view issue" next to the issue date. To search stories by keyword(s) use the search box in the bar above.

December 17, 2007 [view issue]
- Study: Small Group Hazing At All-Time High
  2 Dead, Some Churches Impose Outright Ban
- Writers' Strike Hits TBN Hard
  Healing services, fundraising scripts most affected
- Bible Smugglers Release 31,103 Scripture Duckies on Euphrates River
- God to Professional Athletes: Stop Pointing at Me
  New declaration from The Almighty makes gesturing to Him on field a sin
- Asian American Pastor Speaks Only English
  Chicago native of Korean descent also knows no martial arts
- Top 10 Christmas Spiritual Gifts
- Which hymn do you wish was banned from church?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month Christmas Special 2007
November 19, 2007 [view issue]
- Analysts Predict Biggest Christmas Church Shopping Season Ever
  Churches sharpen seasonal services to nab annual worshippers
- J.K. Rowling: Aslan Was Gay, Too
- US Border Churches Change Attitudes Toward Stronger-Dollared Canadian Members
  Years of ridicule end for many as loony outpaces greenback
- Progressive Christian Leaders’ Wives Allowed Behind Pulpit, but Not Behind Wheel
- Top 10 Coolest Ways to Avoid Using the Word "Christian" in Your Facebook "Religious Views"
- What's your favorite excuse for missing church?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - November 2007
October 15, 2007 [view issue]
- Mir Christianity
  Group plans to station "missionauts" to spread the gospel in outer space
- Jesus Spotted Using iPhone
- Boy Sends Actual Leftovers to Sponsor Child
  Mother proud, World Vision not impressed
- Raised Hands in Church Make Better Doors than Windows
  Your Guide to Becoming a More Considerate Worshiper
  by John Q. Parishioner
- Johnny Cash Chaps Man’s Hide
- Extreme Home Takeover: Popular ABC Show’s Grief-Stricken Families Flip Houses, Willow Creek Association Nabs New Parsonages
- Which Democratic presidential primary candidate would Jesus vote for and why?
  Survey results and user comments
- Top 10 Tithe Check Memo Notes
- Church Sign of the Month - October 2007
September 15, 2007 [view issue]
- Ark of the Covenant Discovered on Craigslist
- Michael Vick Trades Signing Bonus for Treasures in Heaven
  After long search, football star finds Jesus “hangin’ out” in courthouse restroom
- Goodyear Blimp Covers Saddleback Services
  Nantz Calls Play by Play
- Takamine Set To Release Worship Leader Guitar
  Promises to make simple praise songs even simpler
- Mom Achieves 100% VBS Coverage
  Three boys attended church programs every week of the summer
- What might be the first thing Paul would say if he were placed in present day America?
  Survey results and user comments
- Top 10 Ways to Spice Up Your Boring Bible Study
- Church Sign of the Month - September 2007
December 25, 2004 [view issue]
- LaHaye vs. Hanegraaff: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!
  Pair Takes Fight to Ring in Pay Per View Event
- Conscientious College Student Returns Home, Ruins Christmas
  "High And Mighty Ideas" Take Out All The Fun, Says Family
- Desperate Housewives Sermon Reference Causes Stir
  Parishioners Not Happy Assistant Pastor Apparently Watches Bawdy ABC Hit Series
- Pentecostal Man’s Speaking in Tongues Echoes NBA Rosters
- What is your favorite religious joke?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - December 2004
November 15, 2004 [view issue]
- Bush Proposes Faith-Based National Healthcare
  “Faithcare” to cover all citizens by ‘06
- Millions of Evangelicals Return to Political Inaction
  “Bush Elected, Work Done,” Say Christian Conservatives
- Amway Christian Fellowship: the Fastest Growing Church in America
- Local Man Gives Thanks in Most Circumstances
  Sunday School Teacher Fails to Give Thanks for Stubbed Toe, Canadian Change
- Church Sign of the Month - November 2004
October 15, 2004
- We're sorry, but there is no issue for October 2004
September 15, 2004 [view issue]
- CBS News Claims Documents Disprove Christ's Resurrection
  Authenticity of Purported Memoirs of Thomas the Disciple Under Fierce Attack
- Church Displays Members' Individual Tithe Amounts During Pre-Service Announcements
- Pastor's Schedule "Really Hectic"
  Congregation Has No Idea Why
- Madonna Declares Herself Messiah of Kabbalah
  Leader of the Group Many Have Called a "Cult" Reinforces Singer's Claim
- Christian Accidentally Pledges to Public Radio
  Woman Thought She Was Listening to Local Christian Station, May Shirk Pledge
- If there were an all-star team for Christians, who would be on it, and why?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - September 2004
August 15, 2004
- We're sorry, but there is no issue for August 2004
July 15, 2004 [view issue]
- U.S. Constitution to be Canonized!
  Council at Colorado Springs Receives "Re-Authorized Text"
- Apple CEO Likens Microsoft to Medieval Catholic Church
  Cites bondage, mind control
- Calvinist Church Dumps Free Will Offerings
  Pastor Says New "Election Collections" Better Reflect Church Doctrine
- Christian Ed. Directors Lament Increase in Home Sunday Schooling
  Sunday school enrollment in decline
- Gibson Nearly Tops List of Names Dropped by Egotistical Pastors
  Christ Captures Top Spot for 1,971st Consecutive Year
- What's the funniest or oddest thing you've ever heard anyone else pray for?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - July 2004
June 15, 2004 [view issue]
- Shutdown Season: Willow Creek Community Church Will Close its Doors for the Summer
- Survey: 91% of Christian Rock Bands Sport 'The Mac'
  Haircut is Sign of Success Commercially, Spiritually
- Local Waitress Rejoices Over Promotion
  Change in Schedule Means Fewer Christians, Bigger Tips
- Bush to Fundamentalists: I Hath Need of Thy Vote
  Most Favored Translation status to be awarded to King James Version
- Valedictorian at Christian High School Fails to Cite "The Purpose Driven Life"
  School Officials Say Omission Rises to the Level of Plagiarism, Weigh Punishments
- Top 10 Summer Youth Group Activites
- What law is most acceptable for Christians to break?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - June 2004
May 15, 2004 [view issue]
- Kerry Vows to Start New, Pro-Choice Catholic Church
  New Cabinet Position Would Be Created to Head the Socially Progressive Church
- Christian Hip-Hop Artist's Lyrics Too Theologically Complex for Rap Fans
  Label terminates contract before album releases and confuses everyone
- Congregation Worn Out by Revival
  Parishioners say they "need a nap"
- Focus on the Fartman: Dobson Backs Stern in FCC Fight
- Spidey to Adorn Pews, Pulpits at Megachurches
- Jesus, Pam Anderson Announce "Homeboy" Relationship
- What R-rated movies besides "Passion" should Christian young people see?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - May 2004
April 15, 2004 [view issue]
- Techno-Tithe: Church Implants Microchips in Members' Right Hands
- Cowell: Special Music "Really Awful"
  Idol Host Critiques Church Soloist; Father Enraged
- Darwinists Strike Again In Ichthus Fish Car Emblem Battle
- Southern Baptists Boast Highest Rate of "Passion" Viewership
  Study Finds 92% of SB's Have Seen Mel Gibson's Controversial Film
- What Christian celebrity is most likely to actually make it into Heaven?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - April 2004
March 15, 2004 [view issue]
- Ol' Dirty Bastard to Host Dove Awards
  Gospel Music Association Hopes Controversial Rapper Will 'Wu' Wider Audience
- God to Intercessors: Just Stop Saying "Just"
  Linguistic grace no longer applicable to mutually exclusive prayer requests
- Christian Mom Thinks "Blog" is a Euphemism for Sex
- Pope's 'Left Behind' Comments Spark Controversy
  Vatican Denies Papal Praise of Final End Times Novel
- What's the most frustrating conversation about religion you've ever had?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - March 2004
February 16, 2004 [view issue]
- Campus Crusade for Christ Sues Mel Gibson over Passion
  Ministry claims the actor's movie is "a blatant rip off" of their JESUS film
- Offertory Duet Compared to Superbowl Halftime Show
  Teens' Vocal Duet Has Local Church Embroiled In Controversy
- Couples Bible Study on Brink of Violence
- Not Much Christian about Christian Coffee House
  Higher Ground Coffee Haven a lot like other coffee shops
- Is it a sin to hate Democrats?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - February 2004
January 15, 2004 [view issue]
- Bush's Long-Range Space Initiative May Place Communities Millions of Miles from Earth… and Grace
  Focus on the Family fears no salvation for permanent residents of Moon, Mars
- Frightened Black Family Flees Emergent Church
- THO Guide to Christian Capitalization
- Group Touts Benefits of Abstinence After Marriage
  Concerned Women for America leaders hope move will curb spiraling divorce rate
- Divided Bible Study Just Excuse for Male Sex Talk
  Pastor splits sexes to chat men up about sexual sin
- What's the most unreasonable Christian New Year's resolution you've ever made?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - January 2004
December 15, 2003 [view issue]
- Saddam Hussein Converts to Christianity in Custody
  Southern Baptists call for immediate release of former dictator
- Re-Commits at Stadium Crusades Outnumber Conversions
- Church Votes to Expel Non-Purpose Driven Members
  Rick Warren's Book Becomes More than Recommended Reading for Local Congregation
- Methodists Vote to Install Obese Bishop
- Worship Leaders Annoyed By Recent Worship CD Trend
- What's your least favorite sermon topic?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month Christmas Special 2003
November 15, 2003 [view issue]
- Christ's Second Coming Thwarted at US-Canadian Border
- Tips for Interdenominational Unity
  by Trick Dalmer
- Barna: Christians Believe Almost Anything They Read on the Internet
  Study Shows "Heightened Gullibility" Among Evangelical Web Surfers
- "Holidays" Blamed for Low Church Attendance
  Congregation Sick of Excuses
- Pastoral Bow Hunting Analogies Increase
- Top 10 Worst-Ever Life Verses
- What's your favorite sin that you wish wasn't a sin at all?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - November 2003
October 15, 2003 [view issue]
- Manna Appearing Again in Sinai - Locals Still Complaining
- Satanic Curses Still Haunt Cubs, Sox
- Tips for a Can't-Miss Harvest Party
  by Dom Thistle
- Where are the Christian Guitarists?
  by Jerry Jones
- Amish Radio Station Folds After Just Six Months
  Owner Blames Poor Economy
- European Christian Doesn't Understand Halloween Controversy
- Local Church Installs Motion-Activated Sprinkler System to Deter Trick-or-Treaters
- Who is currently most likely to be the Antichrist?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - October 2003
September 15, 2003 [view issue]
- End-Times Blackout?
  Millions of Christians fear they are "left behind"
- Harry Potter Alternatives
  by Thad Brouct
- Pastor Now Paying Whites to Stay Away From Church
  Says Having Them There Was "Major Disruption"
- Man Happier About Switch to Mac than Conversion to Christianity
- Church Limits Prayer Requests To "Serious Illnesses"
  Officials say request time was dragging on way too long
- Worship band sings last line of "I Want to Know You" one more time, again
- Church Sign of the Month - September 2003
August 15, 2003
- We're sorry, but there is no issue for August 2003.
July 15, 2003 [view issue]
- Woman sees vision of Christ in tortilla shell, eats it
  Eternal wisdom may now be fully digested
- Hacker Attacks BibleGateway.com, Switches KJV and Amplified Bible
  Fundamentals everywhere lament their 'unauthorized' scripture references
- Your Pastor's "Good Morning" Routine is Sooooo Played
- Millions More Damned For Harry Potter-Related Sins
- What's the crappiest Christian band/artist that other people probably like?
  Survey results and user comments
- Church Sign of the Month - July 2003
June 15, 2003 [view issue]
- Dixie Chicks Continue Offensive Streak
  Christian community irate after lead singer Maines claims to be "richer than God"
- Gospel Tract Actually Leads To Conversion
  Witnesses stunned; experts skeptical
- Outdoor Offering Project Abandoned After Months of "Significant Theft"
  Church returns to traditional plate passing
- Local Church First Ever to Hire Professional Web Designer
- Church Sign of the Month - June 2003
May 15, 2003 [view issue]
- EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Trinity Broadcasting Network Run by Atheists
  Officials say goal was to make Christians look stupid
- ChristSoft Releases Breakthrough HB Player
  Media player decodes satanic messages embedded in digital secular music files
- Barna: Regular Baptists not regular at all
  GARBC is top denomination for chronic constipation
- Circle of Prayer Surrounding National Day of Prayer Gets Confusing
- Survey Results - Which denomination would you kick out of Christianity?
- Church Sign of the Month - May 2003