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Religion UnpluggedA Dance Rebellion: From The Roaring ‘20s Harlem To Covid-19 Beijing
While the rest of the world was in and out of lockdown during the not-so-roaring pandemic of the early 2020s, a small enclave in Beijing had folks sweating, holding strangers’ hands and dancing to jazz that crackled in the stagnant air of bars...
Cultural Studies BlogspotTai Chi, Touch Amplifier
Even more immediately than other perceptual systems, it seems, the sense of touch makes nonsense out of any dualistic understanding of agency and passivity; to touch is always already to reach out, to fondle, to heft, to tap, or to enfold, and...
Feminism and ReligionThe Legacy of Carol P. Christ: Anger is Not a Panacea: The “Next Stage” after Rage
This was originally posted August 18, 2104. In a recent post Xochitl Alvizo cited Beverly Harrison’s much-loved essay “Anger as a Work of Love.” Harrison captured feelings that were in the air at the time of its writing several decades ago. Women...
Religion UnpluggedNo State Charges for Protesters Who Halted Minnesota Church Service
The St. Paul city attorney declined to file state charges against protesters who disrupted a Southern Baptist church service in January, citing insufficient evidence. Pastor Jonathan Parnell and legal advocates criticized the decision as a...
Religion UnpluggedWhy Spanish Youth Are Leaving The Catholic Church Behind
(ANALYSIS) The trend in Spain is also a reflection of a pan-European phenomenon. According to various surveys such as the European Social Survey, in southern European countries, including Spain, younger generations exhibit less attachment to...
ReligionProfRome Recommendations
Rome recommendations are everywhere. Maybe you’ve been thinking about going to Rome. Perhaps you’re already planning a trip. Either way, social media algorithms will have begun showing you short videos. Some of those are extremely helpful. Some are...
Good Faith MediaMormonism Left Off Hegseth’s Christian List, and Senator Mike Lee Isn’t Happy
Given a choice between voting for a Black man or a cult member, Christian conservatives chose neither. The post Mormonism Left Off Hegseth’s Christian List, and Senator Mike Lee Isn’t Happy appeared first on Good Faith Media.
Religion News ServicePope Leo tells secular Spain not to leave Catholic faith in the ‘museum of the past’
MADRID (RNS) – Before one of the largest crowds of his young pontificate, Pope Leo XIV used Spain’s Corpus Christi celebrations to call Catholics in an increasingly secular country back to a public, living faith.
PaleoJudaiciaKlein, Between the Lines (Gorgias)
Barth NotesUK Populist Right Appropriate “Taking a Knee”
From the International Business Times: Protesters across parts of the United Kingdom have begun reviving the ‘take the knee’ gesture following the murder of Southampton student Henry Nowak and the release of police body-worn camera footage showing...
Feminism and ReligionCrushed by Design: Structural Crises and Inequitable Policies Push Female-Headed Households to the Edge, part 2 by NCRI
Part 1 was posted yesterday War has led to an increase in the number of female-headed households, as many men are killed, go missing, or are forced to migrate. This situation has, more than ever, resulted in a surge in poverty, economic...
Religion News Service“Congregation of the World”: Union Seminary’s Rev. Dr. Serene Jones
The first woman president of historic Union Theological Seminary in New York City reflects on her 18 years in the position, and on the state of activism and religious vocation in 2026 America.
Religion News ServicePope Leo tells youth in Madrid to be ‘sparks of a new humanity’
MADRID (RNS) — Leo encouraged young people to cast aside appearances, to seek justice and to live an honest life.
Political TheologyPluralism and the Theopolitics of Inter-Religion
This essay is part of a book series on Neena Mahadev's Karma and Grace. Source
Religion News ServiceIn Spain, Pope Leo XIV urges Europe to overcome polarization
MADRID (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to embrace complexity instead of divisive simplifications while speaking to political and diplomatic authorities in Madrid.
Religion News ServicePope Leo makes clear Iran is not a ‘just war,’ as he travels to Madrid for week in Spain
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (RNS) — The pope touched on ‘just war’ theory, the war in Ukraine, the soccer World Cup and even Bad Bunny during the papal flight taking him to Madrid.
Religion UnpluggedMost Americans Support Public Schools For Undocumented Students
(ANALYSIS) A new national survey finds that nearly 76% of Americans support public education for all children regardless of immigration status and religion, despite partisan differences. The findings come as some state lawmakers and conservative...
PaleoJudaiciaJiSeong James Kwon, Wisdom Discourse and Torah in Second Temple Judaism (SBL)
Religion UnpluggedThe Southern Baptist Convention’s Ledger Doesn’t Balance
(ANALYSIS) I’ve said offhand a few times that PR people are not my favorite folks on Earth and there’s a reason for that. Their job and my job are not the same job. Actually, many times they are diametrically opposed to each other. Folks who...
Feminism and ReligionCrushed by Design: Structural Crises and Inequitable Policies Push Female-Headed Households to the Edge, part 1 by NCRI
Moderator’s Note: This post has been posted in cooperation with the NCRI women’s committee. NCRI stands for the National Council of Resistance of Iran. This was first posted on their website on May 18, 2026. You can learn more information as well...
Religion UnpluggedLDS Have Always Revered Religious Freedom — But Their Definition Has Evolved
(ANALYSIS) On July 5, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is encouraging its American members to participate in a special fast: a day to “express gratitude for religious liberty and to pray that it be strengthened throughout the...
Good Faith MediaInterfaith Leaders Criticize Hegseth’s Reduction of Military Chaplaincy Faith Groups
In a memo, Under Secretary of War Anthony Tata, at the direction of Hegseth, cited the need to streamline the department’s religious collection systems “to enhance the delivery of targeted religious support from the [military] Chaplaincy.” The post...
Religion Unplugged18 Beijing Church Leaders Detained Without Trial In China
Eighteen pastors and church workers, including Senior Pastor Ezra Jin, remain in detention. In an interview with The Free Press published May 11, Jin’s daughter, Grace Jin Drexel, also disclosed previously unreported details of a 2021 incident...
Religion News ServicePhoenix Seminary to be acquired by Biola University
(RNS) — After three decades, Phoenix Seminary is set to be acquired by the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, elevating Talbot as the second-largest interdenominational seminary.
Religion News ServiceAnti-Zionism and antizionism: it’s all about the hyphen
(RNS) — One small hyphen makes all the difference between a principled debate and a hate movement.
Religion News ServiceICE protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service won’t face state charges, prosecutor says
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — At least four states — Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kansas — adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services.
Religion News ServiceDutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Ye has drawn widespread controversy in recent years for a series of antisemitic remarks, leaving Dutch authorities under mounting pressure to cancel the gigs on June 6 and 8.
Religion News ServiceMeet the pastors who support the ICE raids
(RNS) — Pastors and other faith leaders have led protests against ICE in places such as Minneapolis. But this group of evangelical pastors believes churches should support the Trump administration's immigration agenda.
The ConversationWhy sophrosyne, an ancient Greek virtue, matters more than ever in the age of AI
For the Greeks, sophrosyne was an ideal second to none. It’s just as important today, in an age of internet addiction and misinformation – but harder to come by.
Religion Unplugged✝️ Why Pope Leo’s Appointee To Lead Vatican Communications Stands Out
Female. Conservative. Young. Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado to lead the Vatican’s communications office stands out for three major reasons.
PaleoJudaiciaReconstructing a very old Torah scroll
Religion UnpluggedCrossroads Podcast: Have Abortion Clinics Become More Sacred Than Churches?
On Jan. 18, a cell of anti-ICE demonstrators crashed a Sunday service at the Cities Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in St. Paul, Minnesota. Debates about the legality of this protest have been defined by the Red vs. Blue divide in...
Good Faith MediaThe Twin Cities: After Metro Surge
Good Faith Media returned to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, this week to follow up on stories we covered during Operation Metro Surge last winter. The post The Twin Cities: After Metro Surge appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaiciaAI translations of the letters of Procopius of Gaza
Good Faith MediaInterfaith San Antonio Alliance Announces New Executive Director
Interfaith San Antonio Alliance (ISAA) tapped the Rev. Bethany Hull Somers to lead the organization. The post Interfaith San Antonio Alliance Announces New Executive Director appeared first on Good Faith Media.
Religion UnpluggedBiola University Expands With New Phoenix Seminary Location
While many Christian colleges face financial challenges and closures, Biola University is expanding by acquiring Phoenix Seminary’s assets and establishing a Phoenix branch of Talbot School of Theology. The move will create one of the nation’s...
PaleoJudaiciaBohak, The Sentencing of Jesus (Gzar-dina de-Yeshu) (OpenBook, open access)
Feminism and ReligionNature and the Body Were Never the Enemy
Reflecting on the contradictions of modern life, this essay explores how both wilderness and female embodiment became culturally suspect within Western thought. Drawing on themes of estrangement, relational ontology and kinship, it considers how...
Religion LinkLowkey religious, highkey spiritual: A guide to Gen Z religion
Arc: Religion, Politics, Et CeteraHow Christian Should America Be?
New Pew data shows that support for a Christian culture is far from universal—and that evangelicals remain the major outlier. The post How Christian Should America Be? first appeared on ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera.
Religion and PoliticsHow Christian Should America Be?
New Pew data shows that support for a Christian culture is far from universal—and that evangelicals remain the major outlier. The post How Christian Should America Be? first appeared on ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera.
Political TheologyIn Which Spirituality Gets a Makeover
This essay is part of the Discourses in Spirituality Round Robin. Source
Good Faith MediaWorld Environment Day is a Call to Action
One of the most pressing justice issues of our time is climate change. The post World Environment Day is a Call to Action appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaiciaThe 24 angelic elders in the Coptic magical papyri (Angels, part 2)
Good Faith MediaA Church LGBTQ+ Pride Guide: 10 Dos and Don’ts at Festivals and Parades
If your church is planning to support your local Pride parade or festival this year, here are a few things to keep in mind that may help your presence be good news to Pride-goers and a beautiful expression of your church’s ministry of love and...
Good Faith MediaJames Talarico and Adults in the Room
If James Talarico has a superpower, it is from his experience as a middle school teacher. The post James Talarico and Adults in the Room appeared first on Good Faith Media.
PaleoJudaiciaThe mythological background of Revelation 13
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