Women are (Still) Fleeing the Church — And the Cause is (Still) Pretty Clear
Eight years ago here at RD I noted that women were fleeing organized religion—as measured…
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The Critiques of Evangelical Writers Opposing Christian Nationalism Fail to Recognize Evangelicalism’s Troubling History
Today’s public discussion of Christian nationalism is led in part by a group of conservative…
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‘Hello, Trump Warriors!’ Little-Known Preachers and Rabble Rousers are the Unregulated Id of the Felon’s First Rally
“I don’t care about you, I just want your vote.” That’s the clip from Trump’s…
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From Fox News to the Far(ther) Right — Calls for Violence and Retribution Follow Trump Verdict
When Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, was convicted on 34 felony counts…
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The ‘Unified Reich’ Scandal is a Feature Not a Bug of Trump’s Brand of American Fascism
Donald Trump has shown the public many times who he is and in whose political…
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Controversy Over Jay Shetty’s Authenticity Masks the Bigger Question: Why is the West Drawn to Such Figures Over and Over Again?
From his popular podcast, to his travels with Will and Jada Smith, to GAP ads…
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Doing a Dukakis (But with Jesus) — Biden Does Not Need to Be More Publicly Christian
There are many factors that may determine whether incumbent president Joe Biden wins reelection this…
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Trump’s ‘God Bless the USA Bible’ is No Joke
As he makes another bid for the White House, Donald Trump is well aware of…
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Step Right Up And Get Your Low-Priced ‘Pro-God Content’! Donald Trump Enters the Bible Business
Nearly four years ago on June 1, 2020, Federal officers violently cleared peaceful protestors from…
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‘Late Night With The Devil’ Reflects the Role of Talk Shows in Sensationalizing the Satanic Panic of the 1980s
Late Night with the Devil premiered in select cities this past weekend, allegedly raking in…
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