The Latest Dopey Reality Show

American reality shows have tried to get contestants to lose weight, eat bugs, and cheat on their significant others, but a show in Turkey has come up with a new twist: converting atheists. In “Penitents Compete” (or “Tovberkarlar Yarisiyor,” for those of you who know Turkish), 10 unbelieving participants will face representatives from four religions—Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism — who will try to convince them to join their faith. Those who get religion will receive fabulous prizes. Oh, I get it: a friendly Inquisition.

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