Feminism and ReligionThis was originally posted on April 21, 2023 Throughout centuries and across continents, women peace weavers have intertwined the threads of diplomacy and connection to make of their societies a harmonious whole amid war, violence, and seemingly...
Religion Unplugged(ANALYSIS) Blaise Pascal, born in 1623, showed that being intelligent doesn’t solve the problem of being human. He was a great scientist and mathematician. Yet he knew neither discipline could explain purpose, meaning or death.
Religion News Service(RNS) — Progressive Jewish advocacy organizations condemn what they view as a misguided attempt to fight antisemitism by targeting Palestinian permanent residents, such as Salah Sarsour.
Religion News Service(RNS) — The site, known to Muslims as the Ibrahimi Mosque and to Jews as Ma’arat HaMakhpela — the Cave of the Patriarchs, in English — is the second-most-sacred site to both Jews and Muslims in the Holy Land.
Religion News Service(RNS) — It was only as an adult living with my own family that I learned about my father’s youth.
Religion News Service(RNS) — ‘As we acknowledge the contributions of the African American community to America, it’s appropriate for us to lead the way in unifying and making a call for unity,’ said evangelist Alveda King, niece of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Religion UnpluggedThe multicultural excitement around soccer’s World Cup feels palpable in host cities across the nation and a recent survey shows that most Americans want the U.S. to be multicultural. But the celebrations at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey stand...
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Religion News Service(RNS) — Faith leaders say they would welcome migrants deported from the United States but question the decision to send vulnerable people without ties to a nation still healing from years of sectarian violence.
The ConversationMidsummer celebrations throughout Europe coincide with the solstice. Many blend pre-Christian and Christian traditions.
The Immanent FrameInnovation in religion and spirituality is a concept often used but rather under-analyzed. In what follows, I focus on four […] The post What do we talk about when we talk about innovation in religion and spirituality? appeared first on The...
Religion News ServiceVATICAN CITY (RNS) — A close ally of St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, Ruini led the Italian bishops through some of the country’s fiercest battles over secularism, bioethics and the church’s role in public life.
Religion News Service(RNS) — The Catholic Church wants everyone to participate in a conversation about the direction of digital technology and artificial intelligence, the pope explains in introducing his first encyclical.
Religion News ServiceSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Landen Roupp started the 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday night with “Gen 9:12-16” written on his cap. A portion of the Bible verse overlapped the rainbow SF logo players wore for the Pride Night.
Religion News ServiceKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a statement, UNESCO condemned the attack, which it said reportedly caused significant damage to the exterior and interior of the Dormition Cathedral.
Religion News Service(AP) — Vice President JD Vance, a convert to Catholicism whose faith has been central to his adult life, writes about his religious journey in a new book that could ultimately serve as a sort of origin story for a future presidential campaign.
Contending ModernitiesTeddy Afro’s song, for all its theological limitations, expresses what Ethiopia’s churches have too often lost: the capacity to grieve publicly, truthfully, and across ethnic lines. The post The Church That Lost Its Cry: Public Lament and Ecclesial...
Political TheologyWe interviewed Claire Blencowe on her new book, Spirits of Extraction: Christianity, Settler Colonialism, and the Geology of Race. Source
The ConversationA philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.
The ConversationAs the US approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two scholars revisit the rich legacy of American Muslims.
Religion UnpluggedAs the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, half of Protestant pastors say their churches should mark the occasion with special celebrations, according to Lifeway Research. While support for patriotic elements in worship continues to...
Religion UnpluggedTo understand what it’s like to be a Christian while approaching death, Culture Critic Joseph Holmes spoke with actor and writer Victoria Jackson. Jackson suffers from terminal breast cancer, and, with the knowledge that her life is going to...
Good Faith MediaTravelers learn that fear is for people who don’t get out much, that we’re all equally lovable children of God, and by traveling, we get to know the family. The post Abandoning Missionary Zeal for Transformational Travel appeared first on Good...
Good Faith MediaOn Sunday, Russian drones set the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra ablaze. The post Russia Attacks One of Europe’s Holiest Christian Sites appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaicia PaleoJudaicia PaleoJudaicia Religion Unplugged(ESSAY) As an anthropologist who studies social bonding during times of crisis, I now understand how cultural religious traditions — even when they seem different — can create unexpected connections. Many years after my military service, during...
ReligionProfFaith that Lives (Matthew 7:12-29): Wise and foolish builders Faith for Living talk, Lakeside Chautauqua, June 16th, 2026 “Everyone, then, who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain...
Feminism and ReligionWomen’s National Council of Resistance of Iran (info below) In a continuation of the escalating crackdown on political dissent in Iran, Zahra Shahbaz Tabari, a 67-year-old political prisoner, was sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary...
Religion Unplugged(REVIEW) More than 40 masterpieces in this major National Gallery retrospective reveal Francisco de Zurbarán’s extraordinary ability to make spiritual visions feel tangible. From haunting crucifixions and contemplative saints to luminous still...
Popular Culture And TheologyTheological and Spiritual Musings in the Works of Margaret Atwood: The Handmaid’s Tale and Other Worlds ***At this time, the editors are not seeking anymore proposals for The Handmaid’s tale, but invite proposals about other works by Atwood....
Cultural Studies Blogspot- International Conference - Cardiff University - 8-10 June 2027 -This conference seeks to explore new understandings of contemporary, historical and cross-cultural practices of strength training.Many cultures and societies around the world and...
Arc: Religion, Politics, Et CeteraA massive new history of American religion is short on Quakers, doesn’t forget the Shakers, and has so much more The post Religion, American Style first appeared on ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera.
Religion and PoliticsA massive new history of American religion is short on Quakers, doesn’t forget the Shakers, and has so much more The post Religion, American Style first appeared on ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera.
Political TheologyZahi Zalloua reviews Benjamin Davis's new book, Another Humanity: Decolonial Ethics from Du Bois to Arendt (2025). Source
Ancient Jew ReviewRather than portraying the sage as a mere conduit for divine truth, these stories present Torah as emerging from the sage’s individual identity and as deeply bound up with his personality. Consequently, an injury to a sage’s honor is not merely...
PaleoJudaicia Good Faith MediaThe disclosure at the heart of Disclosure Day may not be the disclosing of secrets at all. The post ‘Disclosure Day’: An Even Closer Encounter appeared first on Good Faith Media.
Good Faith MediaThe SBC remains the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, so its decisions affect many Christians and impact the lives of women in the church. The post Women’s Ordination and the Future of the Church appeared first on Good Faith...
Good Faith Media“Enough” is what makes community possible. It is what reminds people that abundance is meant to be shared. The post When “Enough” Disappears: Elon Musk, Trillionaire Wealth, and a World Far From the Kin-dom of God appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaicia PaleoJudaicia Religion Unplugged(ANALYSIS) Democrats hope Texas state legislator and Presbyterian seminarian James Talarico can win a U.S. Senate seat by appealing to religious voters. Republicans are highlighting his progressive positions on gender, sexuality, abortion, and...
Feminism and ReligionPart 1 was posted last week. You can read it here. About ten years ago I began to keep a (public) though never advertised blog to help me keep track of my life. Because I am so severely directionally dyslexic this blog helped me to organize my...
Religion UnpluggedAuthorities in southwestern China launched a large-scale raid against Early Rain Covenant Church during its Sunday worship service on June 14, detaining dozens of believers, according to reports received by ChinaAid and a subsequent church...
Religion UnpluggedOne of America’s greatest and fearless investigative journalists, Amy Goodman, seeks the truth and reports it. Religion Unplugged sat down with her to discuss how her Jewish upbringing and its influences on her career and reporting.
Religion Unplugged(ANALYSIS) I am back home, writing at my desk in the Southern Highlands after two weeks visiting Scotland, Ireland, Wales and thereabouts. I remain a bit jet-lagged, as is common for folks of my age, but there is work to be done.
The ConversationResearch on social bonding suggests that common traditions can foster connection not only within communities but also across cultural and religious boundaries.
ReligionProfGenerosity and Justice: Mark 12:38-44 Sermon delivered at the Hoover Service, Lakeside Chautauqua, Sunday June 14th, 2026 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and to be greeted with respect in the...