Good Faith MediaBilly 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 MediaA 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.
Good Faith MediaThe 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.
Religion UnpluggedAmid 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 ReligionHow 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 Unplugged(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 Service(RNS) — If we want leaders we can trust, we need different criteria for selecting them.
Religion News Service(RNS) — ‘We are still in the early stages of evaluating how the facility might best support our future operations,’ a spokesperson said.
Religion News Service(RNS) — Yesterday's Quiverfull movement has been rebranded as today's pronatalist movement, and they're both rooted in the same white Christian patriarchal fears.
Religion News ServiceWASHINGTON (RNS) — Interfaith Action for Palestine gathered around 200 people to protest Christians United for Israel and US military support for Israel.
Religion News Service(RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and more.
Religion UnpluggedFaith 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 ChitwoodHere 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...
Religion News ServiceDEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas did not say whether it planned to take the crucial step of disarming or handing over security to an international force, but described its decision as evidence of its commitment to Gaza’s reconstruction after...
ReligionProfWhen 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 FrameOne 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 UnpluggedAntisemitism 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 ConversationPaintings 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 HistoryDue July 15!
Good Faith Media‘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.
PaleoJudaicia Good Faith MediaThe 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 MediaWell, 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.
PaleoJudaicia PaleoJudaicia Religion Unplugged(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 ReligionThis 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...
Religion Unplugged(ANALYSIS) A culture that laughs off the parting of the Red Sea will nod along when a man declares himself a woman. A culture that calls the Jesus’ resurrection absurd will assure you civilization can thrive after dismantling family, faith and...
Marginalia Review of BooksPHILIP BALL | It was, in short, what felt like an immensely valuable exchange of a sort that too rarely happens.
Marginalia Review of BooksFor Plato and Aristotle, it was not only about coming together in the Academy or the Lyceum to discuss things, but it was also about creating a social space for this practice, about changing people’s perception of philosophy. . .
Religion News Service(RNS) — Šri Mahã Vallabha Ganapati Devasthãnam, the second-oldest traditional Hindu temple built by Indian immigrants, marked the anniversary of its consecration on July 4.
Religion News Service(RNS) — Artists and designers say a new generation of Judaica is helping previously unaffiliated and less traditionally observant Jews explore spirituality, rituals and identity amid rising antisemitism and increasing engagement in Jewish life.
Religion News Service(RNS) — 'Our churches, our mosques, our synagogues, our places of worship will become democracy hubs,' said Minister JaNaé Bates Imari, co-executive director of the interfaith group ISAIAH Minnesota.
Religion UnpluggedThe Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home was back in court defending its federally approved exemption to the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate in a case dating to 2013 and involving three Supreme Court victories. The...
Du Mez CONNECTIONSOn loving and then leaving the church
Religion News Service(RNS) — Her goal, she told a Pittsburgh JCC audience, is to show Israel in a lens not political or religious, but to cook, tell stories and share who she is authentically living there.
Religion UnpluggedThe United States had its 250th birthday last week. And, in the last few episodes we have tried to understand the role of Christianity in America’s founding. But what kinds of Christians were the first Americans? And what role did Catholics,...
Political TheologyBenjamin Davis responds to Zahi Zalloua’s review of his new book, Another Humanity: Decolonial Ethics from Du Bois to Arendt (2025). Source
PaleoJudaicia Good Faith MediaThe people enduring IVF are not abstract ethical dilemmas. They are our choir members, Sunday school teachers, deacons, pastors, neighbors and friends. The post An IVF Journey | ‘Hope. That’s the Name of the Game.’ appeared first on Good Faith...
Good Faith MediaSometimes I worry no one and nothing belongs to any of us anymore—not in a claim-staking way, but in a communal one. The post Telling Stories, Holding On appeared first on Good Faith Media.
Good Faith MediaThe doctrine of Imago Dei means we see God’s image in all people, and God’s image is marked in us all. The post Beyond Pride Month: Year-Round Care for LGBTQ+ Communities in the Church appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaicia Religion Unplugged(ANALYSIS) I feel like I got into a debate or a disagreement with someone about politics or religion on a near daily basis when I was between the ages of 13 and 25. I would fight with anyone about anything and I would often argue positions that...
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Religion UnpluggedPastor Ezra Jin Mingri, founder of Beijing-based Zion Church, one of China’s largest and most influential unregistered Protestant congregations, has been released after nine months in detention following high-level diplomatic engagement between...
Marginalia Review of BooksRACHEL HADAS | What about love as a balm for existential dread?
Religion LinkIn this guide, we provide background, tips and suggestions, newswriting for context and experts and sources for you to turn to as you ramp up your coverage of religion and the 2026 midterms.
Good Faith MediaBy virtually every measure of quality of life, the United States is far from number one. The post Empires Crumble From Within appeared first on Good Faith Media.