Oedipus Complexity: Is it Enough to Fire Men Accused of Sexual Misconduct?
Stories of sexual abuse and misconduct are, of course, nothing new. The matter changes. So…
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The Surprising Catholic Roots of the War on Xmas
The love between Donald Trump and white evangelical Protestants remains strong according to a new…
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The New Normaal: “Black Pete,” Muslims and Whiteness in the Netherlands
In London, Black Pete travels to children’s houses in a cab with tinted windows. His boss…
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Why Are We Drawn to Horror?
What inspired you to write Why Horror Seduces? The book is based on years of…
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Opting for Lucy Over Linus: Watching The Great Pumpkin in the Age of Trump
There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and…
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How America’s Charismatic Christianity Helped Fuel the Fantasyland Presidency of Donald Trump
The United States is suffering through an epistemic crisis. From day to day it seems…
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‘Almost Like Praying’: The Religious Work of ‘Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda
In the wake of catastrophic destruction in Puerto Rico Lin-Manuel Miranda, the force behind Hamilton, has used…
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#TakeAKnee: Race and Religious Violence at the Heart of Trump Attacks on Kaepernick/NFL
Thinking about the place of violence in American civil religion helps solve a perplexing theme in the debate over professional athletes’ protests.
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A Whole New Ball Game: New Book Rethinks the History of Religion in Sport
Author Daniel Grano answers RD’s 10 Questions
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The War Within: Religion and Our Tangled Relationship with Our Bodies
Author Michelle Lelwica answers RD’s 10 Questions
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