Yet Another Survey Shows ‘Nones’ Growth at Record Levels
But atheists not so much.
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The American Media’s Longterm Ambivalence About the Papacy
No matter whose name eventually emerges from the fog of smoke over the Vatican this week, it’s safe to say his face will soon grace the cover of Time. Just under the wire for Holy Week, the traditional season of religiously themed magazine covers.
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The Papal Prayer Machine
With Twitter, there is just the right mix of calculable dissemination and mystery. You know who has retweeted or favorited your prayer, but what of the followers of the followers of the followers who follow you who did not retweet or favorite but may have read and been affected by your prayer?
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If Muslims Stop Drinking Will They Become Violent?
A recent article in the Washington Post recycles well-worn myths about religiosity and Islam. Is this the best we can do?
Read MoreHistory Channel’s The Bible Keeps Conservatives (Mostly) Happy and Jesus White
Welcome to the greatest story never sold.
Read MoreSignificant Changes to LDS Scripture Reflect Shifting Church Views on Racist History
Polygamy and LDS scripture historicity also addressed in biggest revisions since 1981.
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Protesting Yoga in Schools, But Welcoming Bible Study
When is touching your toes just touching your toes, and when is it an effort to indoctrinate small children in Hinduism?
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Tim Tebow Takes a Knee, Cancels Appearance at Controversial Megachurch Celebration
Can America’s favorite celebrity Christian rebrand Southern Baptists?
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Pope Tweeted into Retirement
Perhaps it wasn’t just the pope’s health that sent him into retirement, but his consternation at our increasingly networked lives.
Read MoreWould a Mormon Church President Ever Retire Due to Age or Health?
Not likely. But different story for Mormonism’s women leaders.
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