Apocalypse Now and Then: How a Biblical Genre Shapes American Politics
In state legislatures across the country, Republicans are systematically making it more difficult to vote,…
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Will ‘Conjuring 3’ Influence Real-Life Events Via the ‘Exorcist Effect’?
Have you heard rumors about a cult called The Disciples of the Ram? Ever hear…
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In ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Hopper Needs to Leave His Christian-Reaganite Indy Jones Hat Behind
Screen Rant reporter Cathal Gunning has a beef with Stranger Things 3—and understandably so. In…
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Times’ Link of NOI With Capitol Killer is Based on Flawed Comparison Between Rightwing Christian Nationalism and Black Religious Nationalism
Here’s a quick quiz. Guess who wrote the following words: “Indeed I tremble for my…
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Teflon Antichrist: How Did a President Who Fit the Role So Well Avoid the Label?
One of the more unexpected developments of Donald Trump’s presidency was his metamorphosis into an…
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‘Murder Among the Mormons’ Episode 3 Recap: What is Genuine?
Spoiler: this recap covers the investigative developments found throughout the three episodes of Murder…
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Should Chaplains Be Involved in Psychedelic Experiences? Are ‘Trips’ Inherently Religious?
Harvard University’s Center for the Study of World Religions recently held a discussion titled “What…
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‘Murder Among the Mormons,’ Latest True Crime Doc From Netflix, Highlights Issues of Faith, Skepticism, and Authenticity
Note on spoilers, etc: This essay covers the broad outlines of the Mark Hofmann forgery…
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‘Enchanted New York’ Offers a Journey Through the City’s Magical History — With Some Mystifying Oversights
New York City has the reputation of a place with absolutely zero patience for BS….
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Trump’s Lawsuit Amounts to ‘a Tweet With a Filing Fee,’ But That’s Not the Whole Strategy
Stop the counting! Keep counting! These contradictory demands lie at the heart of Trump’s legal…
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