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Karen E. Park

Karen E. Park is a professor of Theology and Religious Studies at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. Her interests include American Religious history and sacred space.

(A)theologies, Archive, OMFG, Religious LibertyDecember 22, 2020

Why Virginia Governor’s ‘God is Everywhere’ Statement isn’t a Simple Answer to Those Who Want to Worship Together

By Karen E. Park

On December 12, Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles founder…

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(A)theologies, Archive, OMFG, Politics/LawJune 2, 2020

If Something About Trump’s Bible Photo-Op Felt Familiar There’s a Good Reason

By Karen E. Park

Along with many Americans, I watched with shock and fear as President Trump left the…

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Sex/Gender/JusticeApril 29, 2019

How a 15th Century Book on Witchcraft Helps Make Sense of Trump’s Bizarre Baby Execution Story

By Karen E. Park

When Trump claims that women and their doctors are wrapping, rocking, and then cruelly executing babies, he is engaging in a complex narrative rhetoric designed to both titillate and mobilize those in power against those whom they hate.

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History/Theology, Sex/Gender/JusticeJune 8, 2018

Is #MeToo Misogyny ‘Unbiblical’? Southern Baptist Women Test Limits of Biblical Inerrancy

By Karen E. Park

If conservative Christians want to challenge the misogyny in their institutions, they should be applauded and supported. But their call for change will remain problematic as long as they claim Biblical inerrancy as their reason for this call.

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(A)theologies, Archive, Culture, Politics/LawApril 5, 2018

Trump’s Easter Egg Roll: Inauthentic Christianity in a Bunny Suit

By Karen E. Park

On the Monday after Easter, the Trump White House hosted the annual Easter Egg Roll…

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(A)theologies, Archive, Politics/LawDecember 13, 2017

The 17th Century Roots of Roy Moore’s Refusal to Concede the Election

By Karen E. Park

If we should change from a mixed aristocracy to mere democracy, first we should have…

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(A)theologies, OMFGNovember 10, 2017

Southern Evangelicals Defend Pedophilia Using Catholic Legends

By Karen E. Park

Roy Moore’s evangelical defenders redefine Christmas spirit.

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(A)theologies, ArchiveJune 29, 2017

Trump’s Twitter Rant Helpfully Models Universal Human Depravity, Spokesperson Suggests

By Karen E. Park

Any Christian who still defends Trump as he lies, harasses, insults and demeans those around him can only do so by saying, in effect, “So what? We are all morally depraved.”

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(A)theologies, Archive, Politics/LawMarch 1, 2017

How Trump Got Absolved By a Widow’s Suffering: Carryn Owens as “Victim Soul”

By Karen E. Park

A theological-historical reading of last night’s spectacle of politics, pain, and Trump’s “happy” ending.

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(A)theologies, Archive, Remapping American ChristianitiesNovember 4, 2016

Vatican Instruction on Cremation Rankles Many, But Give it a Second Look

By Karen E. Park

When my best friend died of cancer earlier this year, at age 44, her body was cremated, a choice now made by close to half of the people in the US.

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