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Rob Goodman

Rob Goodman is a former congressional speechwriter, PhD student in political theory, and co-author of an upcoming book on the Roman Republic. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic online, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Millions, and others.

(A)theologies, Politics/LawJuly 15, 2013

Enlightenment’s Islam: A “Necessary Fiction”

By Rob Goodman

When we read of Enlightenment efforts to rehabilitate the image of Islam alongside the fact that outgoing Rep. Michele Bachmann raised more than $1 million in 25 days from a Muslim-themed witch hunt, it’s easy to ask how such openness could curdle into such paranoia. But that would be too simple.

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(A)theologies, CultureAugust 14, 2012

The Bible Is Not a Diet Plan

By Rob Goodman

Rather than approach stories on their own uncomfortable terms, Rick Warren’s new diet plan pulls exiled, bewildered Daniel away from the king’s table and demands, “Tell me the secret to controlling your carb intake!”

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