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The Coming “Religion Recession”
How the coronavirus could reshape American spiritual life
By David Gibson
Essay
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
Essay
The Dangerous Power of the Photo Op
American photojournalism has always been entangled with race and religion.
By Rachel McBride Lindsey
Interview
Lessons from James Baldwin: An Interview with Eddie Glaude
Glaude discusses his new book, “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own.”
By Marie Griffith
Interview
Former Obama Staffer Offers a Primer on Religion in Public Life
Melissa Rogers, who led the White House faith-based office, discusses her new book, “Faith in American Public Life.”
By Eric C. Miller
Excerpt
Defend the Sacred: How Native Americans Protect Their Religious Freedom
Michael McNally revisits the Standing Rock protests in his latest book, “Defend the Sacred: Native American Religious Freedom beyond the First Amendment.”
By Michael D. McNally
Essay
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
Review
In “Mrs. America,” Conservative Activist Phyllis Schlafly Takes Center Stage
The new miniseries depicts the fight over the Equal Rights Amendment.
By Emily Johnson
Interview
Who Defines Evangelicalism? An Interview with Mark Noll
Mark Noll, David Bebbington, and George Marsden have assembled an impressive line-up of contributors in their edited volume, “Evangelicals: Who They Have Been, Are Now, and Could Be.”
By Eric C. Miller
Interview
NYC Medical Ethicist: It’s Time We Learned to Talk about Death
Dr. Lydia Dugdale is the author of the new book, “The Lost Art of Dying.”
By Katelyn Beaty