Law | Religion & Politics

Why Creationism Appears in Debates About Scientific Racism

“Creationism” has become a powerful rhetorical term in the Science Wars.

By Adam R. Shapiro

For many in early America, including Mormons, “the voice” of the people was often more terrifying than it was reassuring.

By Benjamin E. Park

Do Christians suffer in a changing America?

By Clara L. Wilkins and Lerone A. Martin

The new documentary follows former leaders of Exodus International, a now-defunct organization of ex-gay ministries.

By Lynne Gerber

Advocacy for (or against) particular refugee groups tends to follow sectarian and political allegiances.

By Lauren Turek

Public schools have long provoked conflicts about character and values.

By Leslie Ribovich and Charles McCrary

More diverse groups are joining the rabbinate across the United States.

By Nomi Kaltmann

COVID-19 has created both a boon and a problem for religious conservatives at the Supreme Court.

By Jenna Reinbold

J. Russell Hawkins discusses his new book.

By Kenneth E. Frantz

All Catholics lose when church leaders become political, not moral, actors.

By John T. McGreevy