PEKIN, Ill. — There were no two-drink minimums at the First Baptist Church of Pekin. It was the first-ever Comedy Night at the church, a few hours southwest of Chicago, and on this October Saturday ...

I grew up going to Catholic school, so I’ve got plenty of experience with the rituals, the uniforms, and the very specific fear of getting called on in religion class when you absolutely did not do ...

There are many things Evangelical Christians are good at, such as bake sales and talking to me on planes. They’re less adept at other things, such as comedy and fighting lions. Christians aren’t funny ...

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 ...

Three years ago, stand-up comedian John Crist came to Nashville to perform at Zanies. He says he sold 20 tickets, tops. But not long after that, he made a three-minute video that changed everything.

“Comedy for Peace” — a group of stand-up comedians from Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities — will share the stage in early December in South Florida to unite all faiths through humor and mutual ...