ReligionProfThis post about the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special “Joy to the World” will contain spoilers, because this is an episode that a religious studies professor who writes about Doctor Who has to comment on, and there’s no way to do so without...
Barth NotesAn early complaint as the first reports appeared about a murderous attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg was that headlines referred to “car driven into crowd” or “car drives into crowd”. A collage of such headlines posted to Twitter/X was...
Political TheologyBy reimagining belonging as Jesus did—focusing on relationship rather than societal status—we are called to open the doors of God's family wide, embracing the diversity of God's creation with love, dignity, and grace. Source
Bible For Normal People BlogHappy holidays! Podcast producer Brittany and audio engineer/editor Stephen have joined forces to bring you a new tradition—our yearly blooper episode! All of these behind-the-scenes clips were collected throughout Season... The post Episode 51: A...
Du Mez CONNECTIONSThe paradox of Christian power
Barth NotesA sense of déjà vu at The Times: How the UK became ‘western capital’ for sharia courts Muslims are increasingly turning to Britain’s sharia courts, which are not part of UK law and operate as informal bodies …The number of sharia courts, also known...
Political TheologyThese books demonstrate that animal studies as a new field offers a powerful perspective for understanding the history shared with our companions in the multi-species universe. Source
Barth NotesFrom DeSmog: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was the “special guest of honour” at the launch of the Heartland Institute’s new European offshoot on Tuesday (17 December). …Heartland’s European branch will be run by Lois Perry, a climate science denier...
Political TheologyI am interested in this sense of the ordinary, ongoing strike. This humble strike—not necessarily modest but rather close to the ground—could involve a politics of refusal and boycott, where those terms could be understood not only as negatives,...
Canopy ForumPhoto of Ohio, USA by Robert Conklin on Unsplash. This article is part of our virtual symposium and essay series, “Masking Religious Freedom Violations.” Read more here. How does one protect a faith that most people would not even recognize as a...
Religious Studies NewsAmerican Secularism and Its Believers with Charles McCraryInterview with Charles McCrary December 19, 2024 American Academy of Religion · American Secularism and Its Believers with Charles McCrary Kristian Petersen: Welcome to Religious Studies...
American Indian Law AllianceSyracuse.com Editorial Op-Ed To the Editor: What a delight to read Steve Featherstone’s feature article about the long-overdue return of 1,000 acres in the Tully Valley to the Onondaga Nation. Hearing several of our Onondaga neighbors share what...
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Du Mez CONNECTIONSNational and international media and the days ahead
ReligionProfProphetic name tags? Was it curiosity about what this post could possibly be about that led you to click and read it? If so, I trust you won’t be disappointed. There will be a mix of humor and genuine insight into an important story in the New...
Barth NotesVia Sky News (and everywhere else): Nigel Farage and his party treasurer have met with Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort for the first time since rumours surfaced of a multi-million donation from the tech tycoon. The Reform UK leader...
Canopy ForumPhoto of Cocora Valley, Colombia by Fernanda Fierro on Unsplash. This article is part of our virtual symposium and essay series, “Masking Religious Freedom Violations.” Read more here. Preliminary Contributions of Public Policy Colombia is one of...
Contending ModernitiesHow do scholars distinguish genocide? What does intentionality, defense, and the Holocaust have to do with it? The post Israel’s Genocidal Assault on Gaza: A Lecture with Raz Segal appeared first on Contending Modernities.
Ancient Jew ReviewAs I learned more about the literature and history of my tradition, I found myself drawn to another important author, Narsai, and wondered whether someday a similarly accessible and instructive volume might be written about him. This project has...
Barth NotesFrom the Guardian, 1 August: A 17-year-old boy accused of murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport can be named as Axel Rudakubana. … He will next appear at Liverpool crown court, on 25 October, and a provisional...
Wabash Center BlogI thought it was a simple trip to the lawyer’s office to sign some documents. The previous week my spouse and I had an appointment to discuss estate planning, powers […]
Political TheologyIn inaugurating this new world through this birth, Luke shows us that God is and will not be bound by these political structures. Joseph went with Mary, but the baby was ultimately born under cover of darkness, nameless, undocumented, and...
Ancient Jew ReviewIndeed, these audiences in particular would benefit from Olyan’s treatment since they have adopted, at least in part, the academic tools of biblical scholarship, take the Bible seriously as a text of moral significance, and could theoretically...
Religion MattersGuest Post: Vicki Garlock, Founder of World Religions 4 Kids Hanukkah, often called the Jewish festival of lights, lasts for eight days and nights. The most obvious ritual practice is lighting a menorah. According to tradition, a small band of...
Bible For Normal People BlogIn this festive finale of The Bible for Normal People Season 8, Pete and Jared unwrap a big question: does the Old Testament really predict Jesus’s birth? They dive into... The post Episode 289: Pete Enns & Jared Byas – Pete & Jared Ruin Prophecy...
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Ken ChitwoodDeath, as the cliche goes, is one of life’s few certainties. At some point in time, all of us with loved ones will be bereaved by their passing. We will attend services, gather with family and friends, and otherwise memorialize the dead we once...
Ken ChitwoodIn the early hours of January 1, 2024, I completed a lifelong dream: to run 24 hours nonstop. What a start to the year! A few hours later, I was unable to bend my left knee. A few days later, I was in a hospital bed with a blood clot (TMI?...
Ken ChitwoodEach day, as I settle onto my stool, place my coffee mug on my Scottish rugby coaster, adjust my desk height, and open my laptop, I pinch myself. I’ve long been the annoying kid on the play ground asking what people are doing, why they’re doing it,...
Barth NotesFrom Farmers’ Weekly: London witnessed an extraordinary spectacle on Wednesday 11 December as more than 600 tractors rolled into Westminster in a dramatic protest against the Autumn Budget’s impact on farming. Organised by Save British Farming...
White Too LongPLUS, 5 free books still available as part of my paid subscriber holiday book giveaway.
Marginalia Review of BooksPHILIP BALL | I’d put money on quantum computing becoming commercially viable and useful way before fusion does...
Contending ModernitiesLloyd and Sostaita show us how we might move beyond the sacred/profane binary that both its defenders and critics are parasitic upon. The post Sacrality, Land, and Conceptual Fluidity: A Synthetic Response to Dana Lloyd and Barbara Sostaita...
Canopy ForumSan Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León by Mexico Fotos (CC BY SA 2.0). This article is part of our virtual symposium and essay series, “Masking Religious Freedom Violations.” Read more here. On October 20, 2024, two people on a motorcycle shot at...
Andrew WhiteheadNew research shows Christian nationalism resides in a constellation of social fears about ethno-racial purity and the perceived loss of individual autonomy
Religion in United States HistoryThe first of its kind in the nation, the Tanner Humanities Center's Mormon Studies fellowship provides a doctoral student funds to spend a year researching the history, beliefs, and culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its...
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The RevealerThe problems with the cultural pressures to forgive and their connections to religion The post The Revealer Podcast Episode 54: The Limits of Forgiveness appeared first on The Revealer.
The RevealerWhat happened following Supreme Court decisions outlawing segregation and prayer in public schools, and their legacies today The post The Revealer Podcast Episode 53: Public School Secularization and Desegregation appeared first on The Revealer.
The RevealerThe Revealer’s favorite articles about the December holidays The post Winter Holiday Articles We Love appeared first on The Revealer.
The RevealerOur annual list of recommended books by Revealer writers The post The Revealer’s Winter Reading Recommendations appeared first on The Revealer.
The RevealerChristian myths of evil in “Longlegs” and “Skinamarink” The post Satanic Humor and Religious Horror appeared first on The Revealer.
The RevealerA conversation about George González’s book, “The Church of Stop Shopping and Religious Activism” The post Parodying and Using Religion to Try to Save the Planet appeared first on The Revealer.
The RevealerBattles over abortion expose a malignant hatred of women’s freedom The post This Future Must Not Be Forever appeared first on The Revealer.
The RevealerA surge in White evangelicals working to help immigrants and refugees—and if that influences their politics The post To Evangelical Christians, What Does it Mean to “Welcome the Stranger”? appeared first on The Revealer.
The RevealerThe Editor reflects on finding hope in troubling times The post Editor’s Letter: Taking Stock of the Past Year and Preparing for the Next appeared first on The Revealer.
Ken ChitwoodImagine a December without seasonal decor, special treats, parties with friends, or a nativity. In other words, imagine a December without Christmas. For many evangelicals in Italy, that is exactly how it should be. Not celebrating Christmas — nor...
Ken ChitwoodWhile shopping for a home outside Austin, Texas, James Yonkers — a self-confessed religion nerd — came across an unexpected find.“We were looking at this lovely duplex and the real estate agent was showing me everything in the house, except for the...
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Ancient Jew Review“I came to a realization similar to the one about composition history, though considerably more mundane: the jumble of words, numbers, and punctuation that make up a biblical reference is objectively confusing if you’re not used to it!”