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Nazi Germany had admirers among American religious leaders – and White supremacy fueled their support

Thousands of people attend a pro-Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden in New York in May 1934, with counterprotestors outside. Anthony Potter Collection/Hulton Archive via...

Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition

by Evan Stewart, UMass Boston Nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation. Today the so-called “nones” represent about 30% of Democrats and...

Mayo study shows link between spirituality and Black heart health

Luis Quintero/Pexels   by Niara Savage - Leave a Comment Black Americans who are more involved in spiritual and religious practices are more likely to have better heart health, according...

What does it mean to be a ‘person’? Different cultures have different answers

by Robert Launay, Northwestern University Opponents and proponents of abortion rights often frame their positions in terms of two fundamental values: “life” or “choice.” However, many...

Rev. Dr. Martha C. Taylor: Is religious freedom free?

by Rev. Dr. Martha C. Taylor, The Oakland Post  The late Fannie Lou Hamer said, “If I am truly free, who can tell me how...

At a popular evangelical tourist site, the Ark Encounter, the image of a ‘wrathful God’ appeals to millions

by Susan L Trollinger, University of Dayton and William Trollinger, University of Dayton The Ark Encounter, an evangelical theme park located near Williamstown, Kentucky, has...

Christians hold many views on Jesus’ resurrection

Resurrection of Christ depicted in 14th-century fresco in Chora Church, Istanbul, Turkey. LP7/Collections E+ via Getty Images – a theologian explains the differing views among...

Why Ramadan is called Ramadan: 6 questions answered

A file photo of a girl picking up a cupcake as she breaks fast at King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles, California during Ramadan. Lucy...

Can Black and white churches partner in antiracist work?

Warren United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church are just 2 miles apart. One is mostly white, the other Black. To ‘wrestle with...

FROM THE PULPIT: ‘Good Enough to Receive’

The Rev. Dr. Rosalyn R. Nichols, organizing pastor of Freedom’s Chapel Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). (Courtesy photo)  Sermon Title: "Good Enough to Receive." Scripture:...

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