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

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 ...

Not everyone is as lucky as Ricky Gervais. He’s a comedian who was able to move from TV stardom to stand-up superstardom without having to bat an eyelid. For everyone else, cultivating a stand-up ...

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 ...

We’ve all heard the old saying that laughter is the best medicine, and these days, there are some excellent practitioners tickling people’s funny bones. Christian comedy has found an audience beyond ...

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 ...

KENTWOOD -- You'd think comedian Anthony Griffith wouldn't have that much to laugh about.Eighteen years ago, Griffith and his wife lost their 3-year-old daughter to leukemia. The next hurdle came ...

CHAMPAIGN — Tim Hawkins had no choice but to be a singing comedian. "It was pretty much desperation," said Hawkins, who performs Friday at the Virginia Theatre. "I used to say that as a joke, but I ...