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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).

Anthea ButlerMay 12, 2011

Trump to Meet with Controversial Televangelist Today

By Anthea Butler

Paula White arranges meeting in New York.

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Anthea ButlerMay 2, 2011

Will bin Laden’s Death Finally Quell Obama Conspiracy Theories?

By Anthea Butler

Religion, birtherism, mission accomplished, and the fear of a black president.


 

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Anthea ButlerApril 22, 2011

Eddie Long off the Cross in Time for Easter?

By Anthea Butler

Even if Long gets off without a trial or outing the large payout, shrinking congregation, and public derision point to a painful resurrection process.

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Anthea ButlerApril 12, 2011

American Prosperity Gospel Makes South Sudan “Ripe for Exploitation”

By Anthea Butler

American Pentecostals embroiled in the religious and political life of newly-created nation.

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(A)theologiesApril 7, 2011

Crisis in Philly: Trial Date Nears for Priests Indicted in Sex Abuse Scandal

By Anthea Butler

As this article goes to press, a wrongful death claim has just been filed against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on behalf of the family of Daniel Neill, a former altar boy who committed suicide in 2009 after reporting his sexual abuse by a priest. This is the fifth civil suit to be filed since a grand jury report issued in February.

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Anthea ButlerApril 6, 2011

Former Employee of Televangelist Joyce Meyer Charged with Murdering Wife and Sons

By Anthea Butler

How will this play to Meyer’s mostly female self-help audience?

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Anthea ButlerMarch 18, 2011

Sarah Palin to Tour Israel, Christian-Style

By Anthea Butler

There will be some politics, and there will be a lot of praying.

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Anthea ButlerMarch 11, 2011

“Japan Gave Us Pokemon, God Gave Them an Earthquake”

By Anthea Butler

Forget Pat Robertson blaming homosexuality or Buddha for natural disasters, Twitter now gives everyone a 140-character virtual sandwich board.

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Anthea ButlerFebruary 28, 2011

Publisher Sues Televangelist Benny Hinn for “Moral Turpitude”

By Anthea Butler

Strang Communication goes after Hinn over affair with Paula White.

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Anthea ButlerFebruary 8, 2011

Obama Missing Islam Opportunity with Religious Freedom Ambassador

By Anthea Butler

Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, Ambassador-at-Large for Religious Freedom nominee, has no international policy experience.

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