Culture
Essay
The Politics of Nostalgia
The author explores Jewish nostalgia as religious practice in her new book, “Beyond the Synagogue.”
By Rachel B. GrossInterview
Debunking the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife: An Interview with Ariel Sabar
Ariel Sabar discusses his latest book, “Veritas: A Harvard Professor, A Con Man, and the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife.”
By Eric C. MillerEssay
The Good Catholic
With the election of Joe Biden to the presidency, American Catholics must make a decision about who they are.
By Peter CajkaEssay
Scholars of Religion and Politics Respond to the Capitol Insurrection
The rioters and their supporters weaponized religion for political ends.
By The EditorsReport
Sean Feucht Plans NYE Worship Events. They May Endanger Homeless Residents.
The controversial worship pastor wants an Azusa Street Revival, but Los Angeles homeless advocates wish he would stay home.
By Elena TruebaEssay
Black Lives Matter and the Color of the Public Square
If you’re looking for a single artifact that might be called Trumpian, this lawsuit will fit the bill.
By Charles McCraryEssay
The Long Road to White Christians’ Trumpism
Any effective soul-searching must take into account the history of white American Christian support for white supremacist power.
By Elizabeth JemisonReport
Remembering the Right Rev. Barbara Harris, the First Female Bishop in the Anglican Communion
A social justice advocate, she broke barriers as a Black woman and a bishop.
By Monique ParsonsReport
Why the Partisan Divide? The U.S. Is Becoming More Secular—and More Religious
Data show that our national divide is deeper than knee-jerk partisanship.
By Spencer James, Hal Boyd, and Jason CarrollEditor’s Note
The Work We Still Have to Do
A Biden victory will not cure our country’s most grievous affliction.
By Marie Griffith