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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

When You Don't Look Like Anything

Middle-class ambivalence about performance was influenced by race, religion, and societal rules, particularly regarding public behavior.
fromBig Think
1 week ago

The public-private myth: Why religion can't be kept behind closed doors

Privacy within one's home is a legal right, emphasizing the protection against unwarranted intrusion by authorities.
Health
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson says he doesn't want to run his anti-aging company anymore

Bryan Johnson is considering selling his anti-aging startup, Blueprint, to focus more on his new religion, Don't Die.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

Angels, witches, crystals and black cats: How supernatural beliefs vary across different groups in the US

Education, income, and demographics significantly influence beliefs in supernatural phenomena among Americans.
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Ukrainian artist paints icons on ammo boxes to boost soldiers' morale

Lev Skop paints images of saints and the Virgin Mary on wooden planks salvaged from used ammunition crates, delivering them to soldiers on the frontline.
Miscellaneous
#philosophy
#politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Trump Vows to Make America 'More Religious' in Vitriolic Easter Tirades

Trump's Easter messages juxtaposed religious sentiments with aggressive political attacks, challenging notions of honoring the holiday.
philosophy
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

A rabbi and reverend keep the faith, even in retirement. They host senior meetups

Rabbi and Reverend lead interfaith conversations to explore religion's role in life and foster connection among different beliefs.
#televangelism
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

fromwww.twincities.com
3 weeks ago

A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided

IRS allows pastors to endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status, praised by many but raises concerns regarding church and state separation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

In Armenia, a bitter dispute escalates between PM Pashinyan and the Church

Pashinyan accused the Church of harboring a 'criminal-oligarchic clergy' involved in terrorism and a coup attempt, claiming that the Church must be liberated from an anti-state group.
US politics
#education
#jimmy-swaggart
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Television

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry was toppled by his penchant for prostitutes, dies at 90

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Television

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry was toppled by his penchant for prostitutes, dies at 90

fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Turkey detains cartoonist over Muhammad caricature DW 06/30/2025

The cartoon depicting Prophet Muhammad sparked police investigations and detentions, emphasizing tensions between freedom of expression and respect for religious values.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 month ago

Inside Spain: 'Not my Virgin' and Booking.com crackdown

Seville is in uproar over the altered Virgin Mary effigy after a controversial restoration that locals feel excessively beautified their beloved figure.
#spirituality
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

America Wants a God

Despite widespread skepticism, a significant majority of Americans maintain faith in spirituality and religion, reflecting a cultural shift during recent years.
#history
#texas
NYC LGBT
fromNerdist
1 month ago

This Pride, Celebrate Your Sins with a Drag Priest and a Powerful Queer Short at NYC's SCRIPTURE & SIN

LGBTQ+ celebration through immersive theater and film this Pride Month emphasizes queerness and religion, showcasing reclamation and blasphemy.
fromYahoo Sports
1 month ago

Column: White Sox and Catholicism join hands to celebrate Pope Leo XIV with the best of both worlds

Even the White Sox's 'First Baseball Game' booth was shifted to a 'First Mass' booth, blending the rituals of baseball and Catholicism seamlessly.
Chicago White Sox
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Video games teach students in this class how religion works in the modern world

The course 'Religion and Gameworlds' uniquely explores the intersection of video games and religious narratives, inviting students to analyze how gaming influences our understanding of faith.
philosophy
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, Pew study says

Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group, with significant population increases driven mainly by natural growth.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Islam grows, Christianity slips as share of world population, survey finds

Islam is the fastest-growing major religion, while Christianity's share of the global population is decreasing due to disaffiliation.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

These 3 Fast Food Restaurants Are The Most Religious - Tasting Table

Fast food chains like Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out, and Carl's Jr. show strong ties to Christian culture through their practices and founding beliefs.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Rescuing a Movie About Angels From the Devil Himself: Kevin Smith on "Dogma" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

It took an almost religious level of faith to believe that 'Dogma' would succeed; indeed, upon release, the film was plagued by delays and protests for its alleged blasphemy.
Independent films
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

19 People Who Formerly Attended "Mega-Churches" Are Revealing The Last Straw That Made Them Leave

Disillusionment with mega-churches has led many to question their faith and share their personal experiences of disconnection and disappointment.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Think Our Friends' Beliefs Make No Sense. I Don't Know How to Tell My Kids.

As with most 'how do I explain so-and-so to my kids' questions, what you think is a gap in the world's understanding is really a gap in your own.
Parenting
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Man fined after burning Qur'an outside Turkish consulate in London

A man was fined for burning a Qur'an, deemed a hate-driven act, raising issues about free speech versus hate speech.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The price of Christianity's "broken bargain" with democracy

Rauch reconsiders his prior atheism, acknowledging Christianity's crucial role in democracy, especially for liberalism.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Author Jane Borden on 'Cults Like Us'

Jane Borden explores America's unique obsession with cults in her new book 'Cults Like Us.'
#supreme-court
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court blocks creation of religious charter school in Oklahoma

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Oklahoma's first religious charter school, reinforcing the constitutional separation of church and state.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Right-wing politics

Oklahoma Is Asking the Supreme Court to Ignore History

The Supreme Court must decide between allowing religious control of schools or honoring the Founding Fathers' vision for secular public education.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court blocks creation of religious charter school in Oklahoma

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Oklahoma's first religious charter school, reinforcing the constitutional separation of church and state.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Oklahoma Is Asking the Supreme Court to Ignore History

The Supreme Court must decide between allowing religious control of schools or honoring the Founding Fathers' vision for secular public education.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Handmaid's Tale Recap: God's Own Country

Gabriel Wharton and his followers embody a vision of a vengeful God, which contrasts sharply with June's belief in love as a source of strength and safety.
Women
#psychedelics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
US politics

Michael Pollan on What Happens When Priests Get High

The psilocybin study revealed that many religious leaders perceived divine experiences as transformative and often feminine.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

This Is Your Priest on Drugs

Religious leaders find transformative spiritual insights through psilocybin use in a study, advocating for psychedelics' legitimacy in enhancing spirituality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Your chance to stare down a god: inside the British Museum's mesmerising look at Indian religions

It's the eyes that stay with you... As Sushma Jansari explains, it's not surprising that the eyes have it. Making direct eye contact, getting a glimpse (or darshan) of the divine, is the whole point.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Divine dressing: why the style set have converted to Catholicism

Fashion's current trend reflects a strong influence from religious symbolism, particularly in reference to the papal garments during the election of a new pope.
Chicago Cubs
fromVulture
2 months ago

SNL Hasn't Elected Its Own Pope

SNL's reaction to the new pope was humorous yet coy, reflecting the show's characteristic satire of current events.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Mom Should Have Been the Most Excited Woman on the Planet This Week. God Had Other Ideas.

The author's mother was deeply rooted in her Chicago identity and Catholic faith, intertwining both as critical parts of her life.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I Was Taught To Protect My Virginity At All Costs. Instead, I Decided To Seduce My Town's Star Athlete.

The article critiques the patriarchal views on female sexuality presented in a religious education context.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is Religion Good for Your Mental Health?

People with steadfast religious beliefs not only identify strongly with a spiritual being, but also tend to socialize with others who share those beliefs.
Mental health
#pope-leo-xiv
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK news

No phones, lots of prayer: Australian cardinal's insight into secretive Vatican conclave

Cardinal Bychok highlights the unique experience of the conclave, contrasting it with Hollywood portrayals.
Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope, emphasizing a historic moment for the Catholic Church.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
SF LGBT

New pope voted in Republican primaries, Illinois records show

Pope Leo XIV has a mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues and voted in Republican primaries in Illinois.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

New pope voted in Republican primaries, Illinois records show

Pope Leo XIV has a mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues and voted in Republican primaries in Illinois.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Meet the 'tattoo minister' who wards off demons in his Times Square parlor

Tattoo artist Tommy Houlihan enforces moral guidelines on tattooing, emphasizing spiritual and religious implications over profit.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why We Need Laws

Religion, too, may have evolved as a cultural innovation to address the problem of norm enforcement. Early religious systems invoked supernatural agents who monitored behavior.
Law
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Trump allies criticise newly elected US pope over social media posts

Robert Prevost, the newly appointed pope, faces backlash from MAGA supporters after previous social media critiques of President Trump and JD Vance.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Post-Future Has Arrived in Argentina-and It Looks Remarkably Like the Past

Although the Basilica de San José de Flores was mostly overlooked prior to 2013, it has gained significance as a site connected to Pope Francis's early life.
Left-wing politics
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Role of Saints in Canterbury Cathedral - Medievalists.net

The cult of saints was a vital part of medieval life, influencing daily routines and societal values.
SF LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Michael R. Speciale Answers Our Questions About Bottoming for Jesus

Bottoming for Jesus explores the intersection of sexuality and religion through humor and song, challenging societal norms and perceptions.
Poker
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Gambling on the new pope is taking off. Here's who's getting the most bets

Increasing global interest in betting on the papal conclave indicates a growing trend in casual gambling around significant events.
#trump
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

People Say The MAGA Supporters In This Viral Clip Are Doing "Mental Gymnastics" To Justify Trump's Actions

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

People Say The MAGA Supporters In This Viral Clip Are Doing "Mental Gymnastics" To Justify Trump's Actions

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Truly Flabbergasted By What Dr. Phil Said About Donald Trump And Religion

I have sat with President Trump with no cameras around, nobody watching, and I'm telling you: This is a man of deep faith, deep conviction.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was thrilled when they put me in solitary': Pussy Riot's Nadya on Putin, joining OnlyFans and turning her prison cell into art

Nadya Tolokonnikova's art explores complex relationships with religion and critiques corruption, challenging perceptions of blasphemy in her performances.
Books
fromBig Think
3 months ago

What happens when you follow the Bible literally for a whole year?

AJ Jacobs undertook a year-long experiment to follow the Bible literally, highlighting both profound and absurd rules.
#pope-francis
fromtime.com
3 months ago
World politics

What to Know About the Vatican's Relationship With Chinaand What the Next Pope Means for It

SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

'The Francis Effect': What Pope Francis did, and couldn't do, for the LGBTQ+ community

Pope Francis has significantly impacted the Catholic Church's stance on LGBTQ issues, showcasing a willingness to engage while facing challenges in institutional acceptance.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Who Is Kielce Gussie, the American Who Did the First Reading at Pope Francis' Funeral?

Kielce Gussie delivered the first reading at Pope Francis' funeral, marking a poignant farewell to the beloved pontiff.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
World politics

What to Know About the Vatican's Relationship With Chinaand What the Next Pope Means for It

SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

'The Francis Effect': What Pope Francis did, and couldn't do, for the LGBTQ+ community

Pope Francis has significantly impacted the Catholic Church's stance on LGBTQ issues, showcasing a willingness to engage while facing challenges in institutional acceptance.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Best of the Babylon Bee: Trump establishes new Ultra Supreme Mega Court and more

The article showcases humorous takes on current events from The Babylon Bee.
Key satire includes Trump's legal maneuvers, NBA officiating changes, immigration debates, and papal succession.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Connection Between Faith and Environmental Action

Many evangelical Protestants in Indiana actively work to heal the planet, emphasizing a Biblically-rooted duty to protect creation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I'm delighted to see gen Z men flocking back to church I just hope it's for the right reasons | Jessica White

Church attendance in England and Wales has risen by 50% in six years, notably among young men.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Mel Gibson warned Jim Caviezel that portraying Jesus in 'The Passion of the Christ' could cost him Hollywood career

Gibson warned Caviezel that taking the role of Jesus could ruin his career. Despite this, Caviezel felt called to play the part.
Film
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How Superman reflects religious themes as a symbol hope, faith, and humanity

"Why think about all the terrible things when we can focus on the good things we did today?" - David Corenswet, reflecting on Superman's optimistic worldview.
DC food
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

April 18: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported on significant cultural events in 1919, including Good Friday communion, F. Scott Fitzgerald's literature, and Arctic exploration.
Ruth Sale's criticism of Fitzgerald reflects early 20th-century literary debates about authorial credibility and the public's literary expectations.
Community engagement in Brooklyn included religious observances, literary critiques, and discussions on exploration.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Claims of 'anti-Christian bias' sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion

Claims of anti-Christian discrimination are often politically motivated and may reflect broader societal issues regarding race and identity.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

New Medieval Books: Easter - Medievalists.net

The fallacy of neopagan claims regarding Easter's origins is presented, emphasizing early Christians did not adopt the festival from an Anglo-Saxon goddess.
History
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