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Anthea Butler

Anthea Butler is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her most recent book is White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America (UNC Press, 2021).

(A)theologies, Archive, Remapping American ChristianitiesSeptember 14, 2015

Pricey Tickets, Cranky Citizens, and Priests Behind Bars as Philadelphia Prepares For Papal Visit

By Anthea Butler

On the eve of the papal visit, William Penn’s City of brotherly love, Philadelphia, is…

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(A)theologies, Archive, Politics/LawJuly 1, 2015

#WhoIsBurningBlackChurches: Is It Freedom Summer Again?

By Anthea Butler

Black churches burning. Anonymous threats to black female pastors. All this in the few weeks since the shooting…

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Violence and Persecution of Christians Worldwide is Theme for Holy Week: A Report from Rome
(A)theologies, Anthea Butler, OMFG, RD BlogApril 4, 2015

Violence and Persecution of Christians Worldwide is Theme for Holy Week: A Report from Rome

By Anthea Butler

Selfie sticks, iPads, and cameras greet Pope Francis as he enters the basilica…

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(A)theologies, Archive, CultureJanuary 9, 2015

Andraé Crouch, “The Greatest Hymn Writer of Our Age,” Dies at 72

By Anthea Butler

Andraé Crouch, the incomparable songwriter, gospel singer and preacher, died in Los Angeles on January 9, 2015 of a…

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(A)theologies, Anthea Butler, Archive, RD Blog, StoriesNovember 25, 2014

America’s Racist God Meets Miss Celie: Darren Wilson Not Indicted

By Anthea Butler

America’s racist god requires black people’s blood to atone for the sins committed by its…

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(A)theologies, Anthea Butler, Archive, RD BlogOctober 1, 2014

Eight General Seminary Professors “Resign” Without Their Knowledge

By Anthea Butler

Things have gone off the rails at NYC’s General Theological Seminary in a spectacular way.

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(A)theologies, Anthea Butler, RD BlogAugust 20, 2014

Police in Ferguson Keep Praying and Preying

By Anthea Butler

The Greater St. Mark Church was raided today as St. Louis County Police thought that protesters were…

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Anthea ButlerDecember 17, 2013

Why The Advocate‘s Choice of Pope Francis for Person of the Year is a Mistake

By Anthea Butler

Or, at the very least, a missed opportunity. 

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Anthea ButlerDecember 9, 2013

Pope Francis, the Bouncer

By Anthea Butler

That long-ago training might yet come in handy.

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Anthea ButlerOctober 11, 2013

Apocalyptic Christian Theology’s Role in Gov Shutdown

By Anthea Butler

Values Voters Summit forces moderate Republicans to face some crushing facts. 

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