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A Pastor’s Take: Repairing Democracy for Black Lives
The Rev. Andrew Wilkes refutes superficial calls to civility, even as he refuses to give up on love as a meaningful civic virtue.
By Andrew Wilkes
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Are Pandemic Protests the Newest Form of Science-Religion Conflict?
The protesters display more skepticism of government authority than science.
By Adam R. Shapiro
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The Coming “Religion Recession”
How the coronavirus could reshape American spiritual life
By David Gibson
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Why Some Vaccine Skeptics Are Fighting Covid-19 Restrictions
Their religious and political opposition may shape the outcome of public safety measures.
By Kira Ganga Kieffer
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The Dangerous Power of the Photo Op
American photojournalism has always been entangled with race and religion.
By Rachel McBride Lindsey
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Kentucky Gov. Beshear Inspires Revival of Civil Religion
In the face of a global crisis, Andy Beshear’s unwavering faith in his state is a display of civil religion.
By Alex Brown
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Beyond Bernie: Where Do American Muslim Voters Go From Here?
Bernie Sanders inspired widespread American Muslim support.
By Tazeen M. Ali
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The Democratic Party Is Not Antithetical to Religion
Many Democratic candidates are no strangers to the social gospel.
By Vaneesa Cook
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Mormon Votes Are Valued. Too Often Mormon Convictions Are Not.
Mitt Romney’s interaction with the Republican Party highlights the imbalanced relationship that his church and the GOP have had for more than a century.
By Joseph Stuart
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Who Is Jay Sekulow, President Trump’s Lawyer?
The culture warrior runs a lucrative Christian conservative legal organization.
By Daniel Bennett