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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.
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 UnpluggedChristians Turn To Tobacco Farming Despite Religious 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 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 News ServiceThe church fathers of early Christianity are showing their swag – on TikTok
(The Conversation) — Paintings of early Christian saints were designed to show worshippers what sacred authority looked like, using books, clothing and gestures as symbols.
Religion News ServiceEnglish court to rule on final challenge to Trinidad’s gay sex ban
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Supreme Court judges in London held a hearing Wednesday on a landmark human rights case that could decriminalize gay sex in the eastern Caribbean nation, potentially setting a precedent for the largely conservative...
Religion News ServiceIn East India, a Marian shrine draws in Christian, Hindu and Muslim pilgrims
(RNS) — The historic Catholic minor basilica attracts thousands of pilgrims annually — the majority of them Hindu and Muslim — seeking what they call the power of the divine feminine from the Virgin Mary.
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.
Religion News ServiceBestselling author Dinesh D’Souza releases new book revealing archeological evidence supporting the Bible
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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.
PaleoJudaiciaAssyrian religious-themed seal excavated at Yavneh
Good Faith MediaResistance Folk for ‘Such a Time as This’
Billy Simons Jr. has created a compilation that captures the heartbreak of a nation sinking ever deeper into a Christian nationalist version of authoritarianism. The post Resistance Folk for ‘Such a Time as This’ appeared first on Good Faith Media.
Good Faith MediaBaylor Listened to the Cellar Voices
A university that aspires to tier-one research status, alongside its liberal arts and seminary programs, failed to stand up for its mission. The post Baylor Listened to the Cellar Voices appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaiciaSecrets of Huqoq at the Yigal Allon Center Museum
Good Faith MediaHow Do You Recover From Being a Pastor’s Wife?
The wounds run too deep, and my ability to feel safe within the four walls of a church is limited—at least at this point in my life. The post How Do You Recover From Being a Pastor’s Wife? appeared first on Good Faith Media.
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Religion Unplugged‘Love Your Country And Keep Christ First’: Chosen Road Celebrates Jesus And America In New Album
Amid celebrations marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, bluegrass band Chosen Road released what they believe is one of the most unique recordings in the band’s 18-year history. The 13-song album American Morning dropped July 3, featuring more...
Feminism and ReligionOur Children by Annelinde Metzner
How do we bring our children along? How do we share with them all that is best about being human? All too often, I hear of events in children’s lives that no one should ever experience. Children are being subjected to trauma that will reverberate...
Religion UnpluggedEven At The World Cup, England’s Flag Carries Meanings Beyond Soccer
(ANALYSIS) When England walk onto the field to face Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals, thousands of St. George’s flags will wave inside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Millions more will adorn pubs and homes across England. For many fans, the...
Religion News ServiceGraham Platner’s Nazi tattoo should have disqualified him long ago
(RNS) — If we want leaders we can trust, we need different criteria for selecting them.
Religion News ServiceJehovah’s Witnesses buy data center property for new expansion
(RNS) — ‘We are still in the early stages of evaluating how the facility might best support our future operations,’ a spokesperson said.
Religion Unplugged‘Standing For Dignity’: Faith Leaders Urge Officials To Protect Midterm Elections
Faith leaders representing more than 1,500 congregations held coordinated events in nine states, calling on election officials to protect voting rights and follow election laws ahead of the 2026 midterms this November. Organizers described the...
Ken ChitwoodHoly flashpoints, Batman! Religion and the 2026 U.S. midterm elections
Here we go again. In the lead up to the 2026 midterm elections, religion is once more at the heart of heated, polarizing and very public disputes about the direction the country should take — and who should be the ones to help lead it there. Across...
ReligionProfA Sinful Woman
When I wrote my book What Jesus Learned from Women, I thought long and hard about Luke’s story of a sinful woman (Luke 7:36-50). Ultimately, I did not find myself able (or at least willing) to decide between a couple of different options. Is the...
The Immanent FrameThe Pope’s love letter to humanity at the dawn of AI
One of the most pressing questions presented by the prospect of coexisting with intelligent machines, whatever their exact nature is, […] The post The Pope’s love letter to humanity at the dawn of AI appeared first on The Immanent Frame.
Religion UnpluggedAdvocates Seek Expanded Understanding Of Antisemitism
Antisemitism spans the political spectrum. On the far right, antisemites may support a vision of America under white supremacy. On the far left, antisemites may consider Jews oppressors and white colonialists.
The ConversationThe church fathers of early Christianity are showing their swag – on TikTok
Paintings of early Christian saints were designed to show worshippers what sacred authority looked like, using books, clothing and gestures as symbols.
Religion in United States HistoryCFP: Religion, Politics, and Cognitive Warfare: Information, Interpretation, Conspiracy, and the Struggle for Reality
Due July 15!
Good Faith MediaReign in Blood, Reign in Faith: How Slayer Made Me a Better Christian
‘Rein in Blood’ pressed my faith up against something real and asked whether it could hold. The post Reign in Blood, Reign in Faith: How Slayer Made Me a Better Christian appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaiciaTervanotko & Stökl, Text as Revelation (T&T Clark)
Good Faith MediaThe Human Quest for Knowledge
The rational activity of the soul is intrinsic to what it means to bear the image of God. The post The Human Quest for Knowledge appeared first on Good Faith Media.
Good Faith Media‘And Nearly Burned the Gravy’
Well, I thought I’d heard it all. But I got a new one today! The post ‘And Nearly Burned the Gravy’ appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaiciaDoes the Bible say a husband inherits from his wife's estate? Should it?
PaleoJudaiciaMore on the Vitruvius basilica in Fano, Italy
Religion UnpluggedHow Daoism Provides A Framework For Understanding The World
(ANALYSIS) Throughout its history, Daoism never lost touch with the local traditions. Local gods and even vengeful ghosts come to be incorporated into Daoist pantheons, where they now serve to keep troublesome spirits from upsetting the...
Feminism and ReligionThe Aliveness of Symbols by Xochitl Alvizo
This is an embarrassingly revealing post, please forgive my younger self for her naiveté. I grew up a proud American. I even had a collection of American flag pins, one of which said “1o1% American!,” and a giant 4×6 foot size U.S. flag hanging in...