Elections
Essay
Marianne Williamson’s Unorthodox Campaign
Aiming her message at “spiritual but not religious” voters, Williamson is a groundbreaking political figure in a long American tradition of alternative spirituality
By Kira Ganga Kieffer
Essay
Loving Us, Hating Them: How Trump Uses Jews to Divide a Nation
Trump’s claim to love Jews and Israel is dangerous, and it’s part of a strategy to activate racial and religious animus for political gain.
By Moshe Kornfeld
Report
A Push to Deny Muslims Religious Freedom Gains Steam
Once a theory of the conservative fringe, the argument that Islam isn’t a religion is threatening religious liberty – and becoming more mainstream.
By Aysha Khan
Editor’s Note
Time for Deeper Conversations Around “Heartbeat” Bills
Many subtle and principled religious viewpoints, some leaning toward and others leaning away from further regulation of abortion, are not represented in today’s public debate.
By Marie Griffith
Report
Will Young Evangelicals Come Back to Church?
Many young, white evangelical Christians aren’t showing up at church. Leaders want to know where they’ve gone, why they left, and how to win them back.
By Myriam Renaud
Excerpt
What Past Attacks on Mormons and Catholics Teach Us About the Threat to Muslims
The author adapts an essay from his new book, “Sacred Liberty: America’s Long, Bloody and Ongoing Fight for Religious Freedom.”
By Steven Waldman
Essay
The Politics of Rachel Held Evans
The late author’s politics were personal, theological, radical, and compassionate.
By Mihee Kim-Kort
Essay
Is This the Religious Left’s Kairos Moment?
It’s time for politicians to take note of the complexity and diversity of the religious left.
By Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Interview
Higher Education in a Time of Protest: A Conversation with Robert George and Cornel West
The two thinkers share a deep friendship despite their differences.
By Marie Griffith
Excerpt
How Prominent Women Built and Sustained the Religious Right
An excerpt from Emily Suzanne Johnson’s new book, “This Is Our Message: Women’s Leadership in the New Christian Right.”
By Emily Johnson