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WEBSep 19, 2024 · Religion Dispatches | Religion Dispatches. Church Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It? Historian Matthew Stewart Upends the Widespread Belief that 19th Century U.S. Christianity Was On ‘The Right Side of History’. We Would Be Wise to Pay Attention to Trump’s Apocalyptic ...
Is 'Western Self-Hatred' the Problem in the Gaza War Protest …
WEB4 days ago · The West has always critiqued itself, a quality that certainly didn’t begin with Foucault, and the “West” has given the world many things, including nationalism, democracy, communism, fascism, and universalism. As Robert Fine and Philip Spencer argue in the anti-West) that’s given us modern antisemitism. In any case, Foucault is …
A Reporter’s Guide to the New Apostolic Reformation
WEBMay 23, 2024 · The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is one of the most important Christian religious and political movements of our time. To see this one need look no further than the role of NAR leaders in the electoral campaigns of Donald Trump and Trump-aligned figures, from school boards to statewide elected offices, and as a dynamic part of the Christian Right.
Israel-Palestine - Religion Dispatches
WEBHow 95% of Jewish Israelis Support a ‘Plausible’ Genocide. The recent International Court of Justice ruling confirms what experts have been saying for months:…. Despite Conflation of Israel with Judaism, Anti-Zionism is More Kosher Than You Think. Do Israel’s actions in Gaza—the bombing of hospitals, apartments, and entire towns ...
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WEBHistorian Matthew Stewart Upends the Widespread Belief that 19th Century U.S. Christianity Was On ‘The Right Side of History’. Might as well say it up front: I am one of many progressive Christians who…. We Would Be Wise to Pay Attention to Trump’s Apocalyptic QAnon Posting Spree. As many have noted over …
The Overwhelming Whiteness and Increasing Maleness of U.S.
WEB3 days ago · In a recent front-page article, New York Times religion reporter Ruth Graham explores a historic gendered shift in church attendance. As the data show: survey after survey reveals a marked increase in young men’s church attendance, while young women’s church attendance continues to wane.But Graham’s silence on the overwhelming whiteness of these young Christian men is deafening.
Ask the Dust - Religion Dispatches
WEBYou have questions, big questions. Ask the Dust has answers. RD’s new advice columnist—an authority wise enough to prefer anonymity—invites your questions about religion in real life. From the serious to the sacrilegious, no question is too high or too low for Ask the Dust.
Why Christian Fundamentalism Is Still a Big Deal in U.S. Politics, …
WEBJun 1, 2015 · In a fascinating study, Superchurch: The Rhetoric and Politics of American Fundamentalism, Jonathan J. Edwards examines the ways fundamentalists have engaged the public square since the early 20 th century from the early days of separation to the rise of the modern megachurch. RD’s Eric C. Miller spoke with Edwards about the meaning of “fundamentalism,” the rise of the megachurch, and ...
Statement on NAR & Christian Nationalism Answers Few …
WEBOct 21, 2022 · Some of the leaders of the New Apostolic Reformation —the dynamic edge and fresh movement of much of neo-charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity in the 21st Century—have revealed their movement to be in disarray. Over 60 leaders have signed a statement distancing themselves, not only from the movement they lead, but from some of its main principles and many of their longtime fellow NAR ...
FAQ - Religion Dispatches
WEBFAQ | Religion Dispatches. religion. It’s the subject our writers cover—our beat. Not necessarily. Some of RD’s writers are religious and some aren’t. We editors are in the “seeker” category, even if we don’t like the word. Darn, I was hoping you were atheists. I think religion is a delusion. Can I safely ignore.