''Geez'' is an independent quarterly magazine dealing with issues of spirituality, social justice, religion, and progressive cultural politics. The byline of ''Geez'' was "holy mischief in an age of fast faith". In 2015 the byline was changed to "contemplative cultural resistance". ''Geez'' is based in Detroit and distributes in Canada, the U.S., and abroad. ''Geez'' was founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 2005 by Aiden Enns and Will Braun. ''Geez'' looks at religion, spirituality, and politics through the eyes of its readers. ''Geez'' is known for its pointed illustrations, graphics and unique combination of satire, critique, social consciousness, and quirkiness. The magazine says it's for "people at the fringes of faith".

History

The founder of ''Geez'' magazine, Aiden Enns, originally had the idea of the magazine in 2003 while he was working as managing editor at

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in Vancouver. Enns then moved to Winnipeg and recruited writer and activist Will Braun who came on board as co-editor and co-publisher. The graphic design for the magazine is done by Darryl Brown. ''Geez'' has hosted annual sermon contests. Aiden Enns founded the Buy Nothing Christmas movement. He has encouraged participation in the

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movement throughout his career at ''Geez''. The first issue of ''Geez'' was published in Fall 2005 with an initial 500 paying subscribers and no advertising revenue. In the first year, the number of subscribers climbed to 2,000. In 2009, ''Geez'' moved its hub from Enns' home to a community-minded church in Winnipeg's inner-city (Knox United Church). From the beginning, the aim of ''Geez'' was to "put the 'geez' into Jesus." A religious magazine for a new generation of Christians and post-Christians, the magazine wanted a short, provocative name that risked offending more conservative readers. Some consider the name blasphemous because it is an expletive derived from the name of Jesus. In 2019, ''Geez'' relocated to Detroit, Michigan. Aiden Enns stepped down from his position as the editor and Lydia Wylie-Kellermann filled the role. In February 2024, the ''Geez'' editorial board announced that the upcoming 73rd issue would be the final one, citing insufficient revenue.

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