Dalai Lama’s ‘Suck My Tongue’ Controversy Reveals Centuries-Old Christian Distortion of Tibetan Buddhism
In February 2023, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, appeared in Dharamshala, India at an…
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Christian Health Sharing Ministries Aren’t All Corrupt — But Here’s Why They Are a Problem
In my previous column here at RD, I used historical retrospective and my personal memories…
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Failure to Grasp the Distinct Character and History of Eastern Christianity is Compromising Our Understanding of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began three weeks ago, it’s likely you’ve heard the…
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Talking With the “Religious Terrorist” that Turkey Wants Trump to Extradite
Turkey wants Fethullah Gulen extradited to face charges that he was involved in the failed coup attempt against the Turkish strong man, Recip Erdogan, several months ago.
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Ross Douthat: Trump Is Women’s Fault for Not Having More Babies
According to NYT columnist Ross Douthat, the lousy choices available to us on election day are all women’s fault.
Read MoreIf Modesto’s Public Schools Can Teach World Religions, It Can Happen Anywhere
I like to give my friends a pop quiz: what is the only public high…
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Who Would the Buddha Bomb?
Last week, dozens of senior Buddhist teachers and leaders converged on Washington, D.C. for an…
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Predicting the Future of Religion: A Thought Experiment
Polls are good, but a crystal ball might be better.
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Ministries of Presence: A Report from Nepal
American Christians in earthquake-ravaged Nepal—but not evangelism as usual.
Read MoreBill to Stone Gays to Death Introduced in Kenya
This week’s global LGBT justice roundup, with a focus on Africa.
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