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PaleoJudaiciaSecond Temple-era discoveries at Shiloh
Good Faith MediaDigital Fatigue and the Resurgence of Analog Living
Gen Z and millennials are reclaiming their own, swapping algorithmic scrolling for intentional hobbies and offline experiences. As an elder millennial, I’m with them. The post Digital Fatigue and the Resurgence of Analog Living appeared first on...
Good Faith MediaI Am a Preacher
I preach for Black lives and trans lives, immigrant lives and single-parent lives, and teenage mothers who think nobody sees them at all. The post I Am a Preacher appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaiciaReview of Roller, Diodoros of Sicily: Bibliotheke Historike. Books 21-40
PaleoJudaiciaDr Albertina Oegema appointed to the Protestant Theological University
Religion UnpluggedA Religious Freedom Martyr Took Risks. A Book About Him Should, Too.
(REVIEW) Shahbaz Bhatti united religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan to bring about greater equality in the nation — until he was assassinated for his work. A new graphic novel about him is tragic and moving, but it also lacks narrative...
Feminism and ReligionHow We ALL Need the Goddesses Now . . . by Annie Finch
Carol Christ, in her 1978 clarion call “Why Women Need the Goddess,” summarized four powerful, foundational ways that the Sacred Feminine urgently matters for women crawling out from under patriarchy. Each way helps to heal the psychic damage of...
Religion UnpluggedReligious Schools That Get Public Funds Must Follow Anti-Discrimination Laws
The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston came after two schools — Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn and Bangor Christian Schools, run by Crosspoint Church — asked for exemptions from the Maine Human Rights Act so...
Religion UnpluggedIn Muslim-Majority Pakistan, Some Schools Now Have A Hindu Curriculum
A controversial educational program will be offered for some Hindu students in Pakistan, providing them with structured learning opportunities designed to support their academic development, but is it compatible with their faith? Nationwide,...
PaleoJudaiciaAnderson, Archaeology, Jesus, and the Gospel of John (Eerdmans)
Barth NotesAnn Widdecombe Police Statements Expand Criteria for Disclosing Details About Arrested Suspects
From BBC News: Police say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe. “The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody,” a statement from Devon and Cornwall Police...
Feminism and ReligionFrom the Archives: “On Sh’lach.”
This post was originally published on 22 June 2022. Sh’lach was the Torah portion for yesterday, 13 July 2026. I have made only two edits: updated the pictures and clarified the chapter number and verses for the reference about tzitzit. I highly...
Religion News ServiceFaith and FIFA: Religion at the World Cup
Religion News Service journalists Jack Jenkins and Mehditha Anis on the World Cup, Religion, and Politics
PaleoJudaiciaVayntrub, Body Language (Yale)
Feminism and ReligionWhat is a Glorian? Almost a Review of Terry Tempest’s book by Sara Wright
There is something deeper than hope that is calling us writes Terry Tempest Williams internationally acclaimed naturalist, environmentalist, and author in The Glorians. When we focus our attention on what she calls the ‘holy ordinary’ we are...
Religion UnpluggedDowry Killings Have Faded From Public Attention In India
(ANALYSIS) A new academic study argues that India has built an “infrastructure of inattention” around dowry killings — referring to legal and cultural processes that once made such deaths the focus of mass public protest but now allow such...
Religion News ServiceMuslim advocacy group fights for trust after Texas brands it a terrorist group
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — A terrorist designation in Texas is fraying trust inside Muslim communities as mosque and nonprofit leaders decide whether standing by CAIR is worth the risk.
White Too LongSharing a Sneak Preview of My BACKSLIDE Audio Book
Plus an early Library Journal review: "A thoughtful critique of current politics"
Religion News ServiceCan AI replace vocation?
(RNS) — For many, the uncertainty is about more than employment — it's about meaning and purpose.
Canopy Forum“Rwanda Travelogue: Rwandan Values for Post-Genocide Resilience” by M. Christian Green
Aerial of Kigali Convention Center by Emmanuel Kwizera (CC BY-SA 4.0). I approached attending the recent African Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ACLARS) 2026 Rwanda conference on “Law, Religion and Youth in Africa” with some amount of...
Religion News ServiceThe intellectual roots of feminism’s antisemitism
(RNS) — I don't know that feminism is a word Jewish women still fully own, but I know it’s worth fighting to keep.
Religion UnpluggedChristians Turn To Tobacco Farming Despite Objections
As members of the Johane Masowe, an African Apostolic sect, tobacco was a big “no” for their Christian faith. But today, many of its members are among the best tobacco farmers in the country and having joined the growing bandwagon of those who...
Religion News ServiceAs Israel divides Jewish communities, Yiddish draws a new generation
(RNS and NPR) — The language app Duolingo reported that roughly 296,000 people around the world are studying Yiddish as of this year. An estimated 60% of them are under 25 years old.
Religion News ServiceCICW announces next round of worship and preaching grants
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Religion UnpluggedTrad Catholics vs. Pope Leo: Why Did The SSPX Roll The Dice?
The Cambridge Dictionary defines this phrase — “Is the pope Catholic?” — as an idiom used, in a humorous or provocative manner, to say that the “answer to a question you have just been asked is obviously ‘yes.’”
Political TheologyDegrowth, Christianity, and Liberation: A Conversation with Dean Dettloff and Matt Bernico (Part 2)
A few weeks ago, Dean Dettloff and Matthew Bernico met with Catholic Re-Visions’ co-convener Samuel Huard for a discussion about their new book Enough Is Enough: Degrowth, Capitalism, and Liberation Theology. In Part 1, they talked about Christian...
Religion UnpluggedMy Friend’s Cancer Battle: ‘This Is Going To Be One Really Cool Obituary’
It’s a call you never want to receive. “I’ve got cancer,” your loved one says. Not only that, but it’s pancreatic cancer — often a death sentence. Immediately, your brain goes into a fog.
Religion UnpluggedMyths Aren’t Lies: Why The Bible’s Power Lives In Metaphor, Not Literalism
(OPINION) I invite you to see biblical stories more metaphorically, mythically — guilt-free even. You may discover surprising, more expansive visions of how God works with humans — and through humans — to expand our understanding of our place in...
PaleoJudaiciaNoncanonical scriptures in the Enlightenment
PaleoJudaiciaThe journey of the Great Isaiah Scroll
Religion in United States HistoryCall for Applicants: Jewish Review of Books Editorial Fellow
Jewish Review of Books is proud to be partnering with the Center for Jewish History to fund a new fellowship for criticism and public scholarship in 2026-2027.
Religion Matters💡 Why is the Scopes Trial Still Relevant to Public Education Today? Inquiry-Driven Curriculum Design Through a Culturally Responsive Lens
Post: Tim Hall, Ph.D., Executive Director, Religion Matters Image: Davis, Watson. Tennessee vs. John Scopes “Monkey Trial”: Outdoor trial showing William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow, Dayton, Tennessee. Photograph. Smithsonian Institution...
PaleoJudaiciaRitual boundaries in late-antique magic
Good Faith MediaWhat Did Americans Celebrate Last Week? Can Love of Jesus and Country Co-exist?
On the 250th anniversary of American Independence, Missy and I attended a concert and fireworks show in North Texas. We expected to see and experience a lot of patriotism and love for the U.S.A. But something else occurred that we did not expect:...
Good Faith MediaThe Baptist World Alliance Gathers Around the Table of Christ in Toronto
Baptists from 60 countries assembled for the Baptist World Alliance’s annual gathering under the banner: “The Table of Christ: One Gospel, Many People” in Toronto, Canada from July 6-10. The post The Baptist World Alliance Gathers Around the Table...
Good Faith MediaWriting Between Ear and Eye
Somewhere in all of this, I keep returning to that old recliner by the bed, to the teenager with a notebook, trying to get something onto paper before it disappears. The post Writing Between Ear and Eye appeared first on Good Faith Media.
Feminism and ReligionDeath Sentence for Arghavan Fallahi in Iran: An Urgent Call to Action to Save Her Life by Iran Human Rights Monitor
This article appeared on the website of Iran Human Rights Monitor on July 3, 2026. It is reprinted with permission. You can see the original and learn more about Iran HRM here. The death sentence issued for Arghavan Fallahi stands as an immediate...
Religion News ServiceInside a Christian mother’s fight against ICE activity in Chicago
(RNS) — The second episode of ‘Faith on the Immigration Frontline' follows Audrey Luhmann, mother of eight, as she patrols courthouses, responds to community alerts, gathers supplies for immigrants and cares for her family.
Religion News ServiceFaith-based AI company Gloo faces moment of truth after $438M in losses
(RNS) — Serial entrepreneur Scott Beck believes he has a mission to help churches and Christian ministries spread God's work and help others. After years of financial losses, he believes his investment in building a faith-based tech company will...
Religion News ServiceNew polls show plummeting support among faith groups for Israeli government, Netanyahu
(RNS) — One survey found that most U.S. adults — 62% — now view the Israeli government unfavorably, a nearly 20-point shift from 2022, when only 43% said the same.
Religion News ServiceUS sanctions are harming the Cuban Catholic Church, the island’s hope
(RNS) — If the United States truly seeks a more hopeful future for Cuba, it should pursue policies that strengthen Cuban civil society — including the Catholic Church — rather than causing suffering.
Barth NotesThe Associated Newspapers Judgment: A Note on Propensity and Proof
As is being widely reported: The Duke of Sussex and six others have lost their High Court privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. Judge Mr Justice Nicklin said the claimants had failed to prove the allegations of...
Cultural Studies BlogspotI was interviewed for a Chilean Political Magazine...
Here it is. It's in Spanish:https://bellasletras.cl/paul-bowman-la-deconstruccion-es-un-arte-marcial-entrevista-por-gabriela-mendez-cota/I like everything about this, except the ancient photo of me that they have used.
Du Mez CONNECTIONSWhen Doug Wilson says he lies, believe him
Yes, we need to hear what Doug Wilson says. But we also need to know when to believe him.
Religion UnpluggedParents Expect Answers To Moral Questions About Smartphones
(ANALYSIS) A pediatrician recently asked one of Emily Harrison’s kids a logical question during pre-exam paperwork: Do you have a smartphone? Doctors often ask children practical questions, such as whether they’re getting enough sleep, have seen...
Good Faith MediaThe False Gospel of Respectability Politics
It’s a false choice; the oppressors will throw us under the bus whenever they please, no matter how respectable we think we are. The post The False Gospel of Respectability Politics appeared first on Good Faith Media.
Arc: Religion, Politics, Et CeteraBosom Buddies
In a collection of emails, a poet and a theologian talk about God and other matters of the heart The post Bosom Buddies first appeared on ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera.
Religion and PoliticsBosom Buddies
In a collection of emails, a poet and a theologian talk about God and other matters of the heart The post Bosom Buddies first appeared on ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera.
The ConversationWhy removing a distinct religious code for Native American military service members will make their needs invisible
The Pentagon recategorized Native religions as ‘other.’ A scholar of Native American and Indigenous Studies explains the implications of that change.