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Why Actor, Author And Podcaster Nathan Clarkson Thinks He’s ‘The Worst’
Clarkson’s work goes against the cultural current. In an age where many loud voices urge us to put away thoughts of self-criticism and turn instead toward radical self-acceptance, he argues that to truly value ourselves is to understand where we...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Skipping Scripture: Only 31% Of Protestant Churchgoers Read The Bible Daily
Most U.S. Protestant churchgoers say they value and regularly engage the Bible, but only 31% read it daily. Lifeway Research found that Bible engagement supports spiritual growth and faith retention, yet many believers fall short of consistent...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Why Some Clergy See Risk — Even Arrest — As A Moral Obligation
(ANALYSIS) As Christian clergy across the United States participate in ongoing protests against harsh immigration enforcement actions and further funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, many are still pondering the words of Rob...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Big Announcement: Redeeming Democracy
A new name for my newsletter and a broadened focus on religion, racial justice, and the moral work of democracy
www.redeemingdemocracy.net
February 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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He Got Into A Prestigious University. Now He Feeds The Poor.
Madhu Pandit Dasa achieved every Indian family’s goal: Obtaining a physics degree from one of the best universities in the nation. But when science couldn’t answer his quest for truth, he found it in Hinduism — and started his career as a...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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In the Belly of Winter: Tending the Sacred Flame by Molly M. Remer
It is February, the belly of winter. We stand in the doorway between worlds, a thin, pale light ahead of us, just beginning to gather itself at the horizon. While life may feel still and inspiration frozen, something in us is listening for the...
feminismandreligion.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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The Victimhood of Kings
Psalm 2 presents the ways in which the powerful paint themselves as simultaneous victor and victim–and, more hopefully, it depicts a God who interrupts these fictions. Source
politicaltheology.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Hong Kong Catholic Activist Jimmy Lai Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
Catholic pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday to 20 years behind bars in one of the most prominent prosecutions under a China-imposed national security law that has reshaped Hong Kong’s political landscape.
religionunplugged.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Americans are asking too much of their dogs
People don’t just love their dogs; Many owners seem to love pets more than people. It’s a symptom of wider social problems, a philosopher argues – one that’s hurting people and pets alike.
theconversation.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Fifteen years after Egypt’s uprising, how faith and politics reshaped a generation
The 2011 revolution transformed religious life in unexpected ways – especially among some young Egyptians.
theconversation.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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CBN Announces Layoffs Amid Shifting Media And Fundraising Landscape
The Christian Broadcasting Network is cutting 8.4% of its U.S. workforce as part of a strategic realignment, affecting dozens of employees. The Virginia Beach–based ministry cited a changing media and fundraising landscape while emphasizing...
religionunplugged.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Make Great Christianity Again
The title of this post does indeed have the words in the right order – I intentionally wrote “Make great Christianity again.” I’ll explain what I mean by that, but let’s start with what that phrase is echoing and why I’ve changed it as I have....
www.patheos.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Olympian Paul Schommer Finds Faith And Focus In The Contrasts Of Biathlon
Olympic biathlete Paul Schommer embraces a sport defined by extremes — grueling endurance followed by total stillness. As he prepares for his final Olympics in Milan, Schommer reflects on faith, redemption and perseverance, seeing parallels...
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February 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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He’s The US’s Oldest Catholic Priest — And He’s Loved Every Minute Of It
He doesn’t look a day over 104. James C. Turro turned 104 years old on Jan. 26 — and now is believed to hold the title of oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Newark — and likely the oldest Catholic cleric in all the United States. Over the...
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February 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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Lightbringer by Sara Wright
Author’s Note: I wrote these two poems back to back and didn’t realize until afterwards that they belong together. Storm Sky Invasion I standat the windowpeeringthrough hazegray on grayor is it whitea tangle ofbare branchesobscure...
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February 10, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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How Faith Calls Us To Stand Out And Speak Up
(OPINION) As a prolific writer — both fiction and non-fiction — when an inspiration hits me, I have to follow through on the process of getting my ideas on paper (or, in these modern times, typed into the computer) or it bugs me no end. My...
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February 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Legacy of Carol P. Christ: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
This was first posted on 09/09/11 and then again on 5/23/22 A founding mother of the study of women and religion and feminist thealogy, Carol has been active in social justice, anti-war, feminist, anti-nuclear, and environmental causes for many...
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February 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Winter Olympics Open Door For Gospel Outreach In Italy
More than 3,500 athletes from 93 countries have gathered in Milan for the Winter Olympic Games, creating a unique opportunity. Southern Baptists are partnering with IMB missionaries and local churches to engage fans and athletes, sharing Christ...
religionunplugged.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Religion As Cultural Identity: What It Means For Jews, Catholics And Others
(ANALYSIS) When we’re asked, “Are you religious?” There are a number of different ways someone might justify an affirmative answer. It could be that they attend a house of worship regularly or pray frequently. It could be that they hold specific...
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February 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Logoclasm? Not without Logogenics
This is the aspect that worries me most: radical logoclasm as the license to violence that can establish itself as a permanent stasis, infinitely delaying the logogenic challenge of creating a new way of speaking. Source
politicaltheology.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Trump Goes Full Racist During Black History Month
My conversation with Joy Reid, Waj Ali, Tim Wise, and Karen Attiah about Trump promoting images of the Obamas as apes on social media.
www.whitetoolong.net
February 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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On Reading
I would not say that I was much of a reader growing up. Doctoral studies and years of education had turned me off of reading as something pleasurable. Instead, it had become a task, an item on my to-do list, often, a chore. It was also not that...
feminismandreligion.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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The Moscow Playbook
Sports and the Russian hunt for power
kristindumez.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Crossroads Podcast: Are All ‘Activist’ Journalists Created Equal?
For Don Lemon, here’s the bottom line: He says he was a journalist “on the front lines,” embedded with protestors whose actions were the subject of his reporting. In addition to the coffee and donuts, the lifestream suggests that he took part in...
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February 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Super Bowl Betting Frenzy: Is America’s Ubiquitous Sports Gambling A Problem?
With a record $1.76 billion expected to be wagered on the Super Bowl, more people are asking if legal sports betting is good or bad for America.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM