Science
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Essay
Are Pandemic Protests the Newest Form of Science-Religion Conflict?
The protesters display more skepticism of government authority than science.
By Adam R. Shapiro![](https://religionandpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Gibson-GettyImages-1226275965-780-x-508-257x208-1.png)
Essay
The Coming “Religion Recession”
How the coronavirus could reshape American spiritual life
By David Gibson![](https://religionandpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Protest-GettyImages-1211474875-780-x-508-257x208-1.jpg)
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![](https://religionandpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Standing-Rock-GettyImages-599437908-780-x-508-257x208-1.jpg)
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![](https://religionandpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Beshear-AP_20125055659505-780-x-508-257x208-1.jpg)
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![](https://religionandpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Beaty-GettyImages-1215355325-780-x-508-257x208-1.jpg)
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![](https://religionandpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-AP_20081000956757-780-x-508-257x208-1.jpg)
Report
Religious Leaders Work to Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Across the country, faith communities are adapting traditions and trying their best to maintain religious support.
By Sarah Ngu![](https://religionandpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ed-Note-COVID-GettyImages-1207535121-780x-508-257x208-1.jpg)
Editor’s Note
The Painful Necessity of Social Distancing
We avoid others so as to safeguard their well-being, not just our own.
By Marie Griffith![](https://religionandpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AOC-GettyImages-1009882628-780-x-508-257x208-1.jpg)
Report
The Spiritual Journey of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The politician speaks about how the Standing Rock protests catalyzed her spiritual and political calling.
By Sarah Ngu![](https://religionandpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Climate-Change-GettyImages-144078373-780-x-508-257x208-1.jpg)
Interview
The Gospel of Climate Change Skepticism
An interview with author Robin Globus Veldman about why many white evangelicals oppose action on climate change.
By Eric C. Miller