About David Mason

David Mason is Chair of Theatre and Director of Asian Studies at Rhodes College. He is also the editor of 'Ecumenica', a scholarly journal concerned d with theatre, performance, and religion. He holds a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in South Asian Studies and Theatre Research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of 'Brigham Young: Sovereign in America' (Routledge) and 'Theatre and Religion on Krishna's Stage' (Palgrave).

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Confessions of a Hindu Mormon

What keeps me warmly Mormon through the long nights of cold, cutting... read more

Heretics and Other Insiders

If Mormonism is a heresy, it’s only a Christian heresy. Which means... read more

Of Oedipus and Excommunication

There’s a point in the play, before everything comes apart in disaster,... read more

Brigham Young, the Interview

Perhaps it's an example of historical over-reach. But I'm reasonably comfortable suggesting... read more

Religious Freedom, Out and In

We twenty-first-century pundits have become rather accomplished at discussing freedom of religion and... read more

When Mormon Is Hip

My distinct impression is that Avi Steinberg hopes to be able... read more

The Ritual Transgression of Time

One of the more bizarre practices among world religions occurs annually among... read more

Americanism: Our Common Cult

Where are the bonfires? What we should see around the country... read more

Fishing, Physics, and Devotion

"You're not a religious man?"It's a question of mild incredulity followed... read more

On Xmas, Jesus Checked His Privilege

Here we now, as December comes upon us, open another Xmas... read more

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