Addressing the Culture War Without Touching the Culture War
In his latest book, historian George Marsden attempts to provide an account for the…
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How Did the Buddha Become a Medieval Saint?
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The Ghosts and Illusions of the Occupation
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Hobby Lobbying: How Corporations Got Consciences
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Christianity's Greatest Counterfeit
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VATICAN REVERSES ANTI-LIBERATION POLICIES IN MEXICO
Ruth Chojnacki and Jennifer Scheper Hughes
The Fourth of July Is Not America’s Birthday
No, in July of 2014 we don’t face the urgent threat of an established church, but we do face an ongoing struggle with those abusing freedom of religion.
The Real Mormon Moment
At least a dozen Mormons nationwide have faced or are facing discipline for criticizing Church practices or policies—even in anonymous chat rooms.
David Brat, Theological Conundrum
First question: does Brat intend to legislate his religious beliefs if elected? Second question: what are those beliefs exactly?
The Blockbuster Spirituality of John Green’s “The Fault In Our Stars”
In my department’s hallway, there is a placard that asks, “What can…
Experimental Theater Meets Experimental Faith: The Wooster Group’s “Early Shaker Spirituals”
The subject of The Wooster Group’s latest work, Early Shaker Spirituals by the Shaker community…
“Progressive” Religion or Just Religion?
Last week HuffPo Religion‘s executive editor Paul Raushenbush wrote about a “stunning resurgence”…
Marriage is Not a Sacrament for Protestants and Why that Matters to LGBT Christians
Recently, well meaning Episcopal clergy and lay leaders have been urging the church to…
Jesus’ Language More Complicated Than Experts Claim
“So Israel’s Prime Minister was arguing with the Pope over what language…
The Story Behind the Catholic Church’s Stunning Reversal on Contraception
Years later, when the remembrance of so many other things had faded,…