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Pope Leo Tackles Bots, Belief And Faith In The Digital Age
(ANALYSIS) Pope Leo warned that, “The stakes are high. The power of simulation is such that AI can even deceive us by fabricating parallel ‘realities,’ usurping our faces and voices. We are immersed in a world of multidimensionality where it is...
religionunplugged.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Italy’s Giorgia Meloni As An ‘Angel’: When Sacred Space Becomes A Political Mural
(ANALYSIS) A Roman basilica’s removal of a cherub resembling Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reveals how quickly sacred art can become political symbolism. The controversy highlighted tensions between church and state, revealing how...
religionunplugged.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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The Federal Indian Boarding School Report: Apology, Assimilation, and Ongoing Domination
Episode 12 of the Domination Chronicles
stevennewcomb.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Robert Kraft’s New Antisemitism Super Bowl Ad Already Feels Dated
A new ad from Kraft’s Blue Square Alliance Against Hate will beam to millions of homes, part of his years-long, multimillion dollar initiative to combat the Oldest Hatred. The campaign has given us two previous Super Bowl spots: One in which...
religionunplugged.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Racial Equality in a Christian Nation
History and social science demonstrate how racial equality is not considered a moral issue for many white American Christians.
andrewwhitehead.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Secondary Scholarship: Teaching & Researching in Secondary Education
The sometimes “serendipitous accident” of moving to secondary education can prove to be an enriching, fruitful, and also quite fun experience for academics-turned-high-school-teachers. And while the nature of this work prioritizes teaching and...
www.ancientjewreview.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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800 Years After His Death, The Legacy Of St. Francis Of Assisi Endures
(ANALYSIS) On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, his body will be displayed for the first time ever in February, at the Basilica of San Francesco. Millions of visitors are expected to...
religionunplugged.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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Shamanism in the MRI Scanner
Medical tests are an inevitable part of modern life. One experience that tends to heighten anxiety is an MRI scan. The claustrophobic tube, the pounding mechanical noise and the requirement to remain perfectly still for extended periods can create...
feminismandreligion.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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Pulpit Turns Predator: Vicky Abraham Explores South Africa’s Church Abuse Crisis
South Africa faces a sexual abuse crisis, with assaults occurring in homes, streets, and increasingly, churches. Pastors have exploited trust, targeting victims of all ages and backgrounds. Investigative journalist Vicky Abraham details the...
religionunplugged.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Clergy protests against ICE turned to a classic – and powerful – American playlist
Clergy demonstrating against ICE in Minneapolis have turned to classic ‘freedom songs’ – the music associated with protests ever since the Civil Rights Movement.
theconversation.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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We're all going to be given moments
We all have to be brave and we all have to take risks, and we’re all going to be given moments to make that decision.
kristindumez.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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A Disabled Anglican Priest Has A Message For Churches: ‘Always Be A Bridge To Others’
The Rev. Erickson Mugo knows what it means to be a Christian living with a disability. “We have been called upon by the Lord to always proclaim peace and blessings in our homes and society,” he said. “When we encourage one another … we invest...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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“Care -a- vans” by Beth Bartlett
“ . . . when people no longer have the space to construct homeplace, . . .”Minnesotans mobilize – providing home wherever the need arises On Friday, January 23rd, seven hundred faith leaders from across the country heeded a call that had been put...
feminismandreligion.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Paid AIgitators
I called this post “Paid AIgitators” because it seemed a good way to explore the topic that I want to address today. I know a lot of protestors. They are paid to be clergy, to be professors, to be any number of other things. If they were receiving...
www.patheos.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Meet Buddhism’s Kung Fu Nuns Of The Himalayas
There are about 800 kung fu nuns in the Himalayas, from little girls to adult women — and when they aren’t engaging in hand-to-hand combat, you can find them bicycling hundreds of miles across Asia. The order has an estimated 1,000 monastic...
religionunplugged.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Build Something Better (Songs from the Journey)
I had grandiose ideas about what I might do to offer some music in connection with the release of my book Beyond Deconstruction: Building a More Expansive Faith. Having offered some piano music on Spotify, I thought maybe I could redo all the major...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Can Christians Report Fairly On Faith?: 25 Years On The Godbeat With Bobby Ross Jr.
On this week’s episode of the podcast, we sat down with Bobby Ross Jr. to discuss not only the news trends he anticipates in the year to come — but his career of 25 years covering faith through on-the-ground reporting in all 50 states and in 20...
religionunplugged.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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An Introduction to Walter Benjamin and Theology
We asked a diverse array of scholars to share their reflections on Walter Benjamin and the role that theology plays in his thought, as well as the strengths and limitations of his approach to theology at various stages of his work. Source
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January 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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The pioneering path of Augustus Tolton, the first Black Catholic priest in the US – born into slavery, he’s now a candidate for sainthood
Augustus Tolton was ordained in Rome in 1886. Previously, the only Black Catholic priests in the US had been men who presented themselves as white.
theconversation.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Study Shows Discipleship Deficit Exists Among US Churchgoers
In the second half of the State of Discipleship study, Lifeway Research studied churchgoers’ levels of discipleship by asking dozens of questions related to Christian doctrine and practice. Analysis of their answers reveals eight characteristics...
religionunplugged.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Call for Papers: A Vision for Liberating Our Democracy
From friend of the stack Adam Brett
usreligion.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Amid Stunning Landscapes, A Monk, A Zen Priest And Muslim Leader Find A Home
(ESSAY) Flee the clamor of urban life, and take a drive through this beautiful desert and wilderness area. Meet three faith leaders who found the solitude and peace they were looking for — and who ultimately made this stunning landscape their...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Child Sexual Abuse Alleged In Assemblies Of God Royal Rangers Program
Travis Reger claims he was abused in 1984 at the age of 10 by a leader in the Royal Rangers at Albany First Assembly of God church in Oregon. Although he says his father confronted the pastor, Stan Baker, about the leader’s behavior, nothing...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Angel Tree Helps Churches Build Lasting Ministry Beyond Christmas
Churches across the U.S. use Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree program to build lasting relationships with families of incarcerated parents. What began as a Christmas outreach expanded into year-round ministry, providing practical support,...
religionunplugged.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Teaching About The Holocaust Once Living Memory Fades
(ANALYSIS) Nothing will ever truly replace the voices of the survivors, but I believe teachers and communities can carry on his work by making history feel local and personal. As everything around us seems to show each day, little could be more...
religionunplugged.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:58 PM