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June 2014

June 07, 2014

The Stunning Resurgence of Progressive Christianity

Anyone born within the last 50 years would be justified in thinking that Jesus' teachings...

June 07, 2014

People’s Theology, Prophetic Theology, and Public Theology in Post-Liberation South Africa

Introduction “It is only when we play our part that we can say to President (Jacob)...

June 07, 2014

It’s Bigger Than Jamal Bryant…

Recently, in a sermon to his predominantly black congregation, pastor Jamal H. Bryant appropriated troubled singer Chris...

June 07, 2014

Maya Angelou Memorial Service

The memorial or homegoing service of Dr. Maya Angelou. You can see the official program...

June 06, 2014

Hoes, Loyalty, and God’s Liberty

by Verdell WrightR3 ContributorComments from a well-known preacher, Rev. Jamal Bryant, set the internet ablaze...

June 06, 2014

Book Review: Creating Ourselves: African Americans and Hispanic Americans on Popular Culture and Religious Expression

by Andre E. Johnson R3 Editor Anthony B. Pinn and Benjamin Valentin, Editors, Creating...

June 06, 2014

The Spirit’s Work of Ignorance

Yesterday I saw a doctrine. I'm at the annual Hampton University Ministers' Conference in Virginia,...

June 06, 2014

These Pastors Ain’t Loyal

In a recent sermon posted on YouTube called, “I’m My Enemy’s Worst Nightmare,” Dr. Jamal H....

June 05, 2014

Why the Rapture Isn’t Biblical… And Why it Matters

I grew up in church culture. Most of what I recall from those early childhood...

June 05, 2014

A Mostly Ordinary Morning

by Peter GathjeR3 ContributorSome mornings at Manna House are mostly ordinary. I arrive at 6:40a.m., and...

June 05, 2014

The American Civil Religion

What is the prevailing belief system in America? While some will argue that Christianity is...

June 05, 2014

Is Pulpit Plagiarism on the Rise? Some Blame the Internet

Thou shalt not steal another pastor’s sermon?Recent cases of high-profile pastors who have been accused...

June 05, 2014

The Spirit of Shanti and Salaam: Transforming Hindu-Muslim Dialogue Into Action

The United States is truly exceptional in the fact that it "peacefully combines a high...

June 05, 2014

Religion, Feminist Politics And Muslim Women’s Rights in India

Historically, the women’s movement has focused its attention primarily on the relationship between women and...

June 05, 2014

Prominent Pastor Under Fire For Chris Brown Lyrics

A controversy is brewing after Maryland pastor Jamal Bryant of Empowerment Temple referenced Chris Brown's...

June 05, 2014

Maya Angelou and the Art of the Outcast

To fully celebrate the life and legacy of Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928–May 28, 2014),...

June 05, 2014

The Loyalty in and Purpose of Preaching

By now, many of you have heard about the inflammatory statement Pastor Jamal Bryant made...

June 05, 2014

Sacred Spinebusters, Transcendent Toe Holds: The Confluence of Religion and Professional Wrestling (Part One)

Professional wrestling: oh, how I love it!I love its glitz, its glamor, its over-the-top, in-your-face...

June 05, 2014

The Bible in American Life: A Report

IntroductionIn 2011, the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture began an interdisciplinary...

June 05, 2014

“Orange Is the New Black” and the Difficulty of Portraying Prison Religion

This Friday, Netflix is going to drop 13 new episodes of “Orange Is the New...

June 05, 2014

The Audacity of Pope: The ‘Francis Doctrine’ Puts the Vatican Back on the World Stage

When Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas meet at the Vatican...

June 05, 2014

Racism Lives On Under the Cover of ‘Religious Freedom’

In most parts of America, "separate but equal" seems like the vestige of a bygone...

June 05, 2014

Bishops Rile Up the Religious Right, Then and Now

There’s been a lot of discussion lately of the ideological roots of the Christian Right....

June 03, 2014

Jesus Wasn’t A Slut-Shamer or How Conservative Theology Harms Black Women

I’m a feminist who believes in God. Raised Christian, I still attend church. But what I...

June 03, 2014

Reparations and the Church?

Ta-Nehisi Coates's recent article, 'The Case for Reparations' opens with scripture:"And if thy brother, a Hebrew...

June 01, 2014

Did the Southern Baptist ‘Conservative Resurgence’ Fail?

It’s hard to overstate the importance of soul-winning to Southern Baptists. So they’ve been hit...

May 2014

May 31, 2014

Black Religion and Black Power

When most people (and many scholars) think of American religion and struggles for social justice,...

May 31, 2014

Religion Newswriters Foundation Seeks Applications From Journalists

The Religion Newswriters Foundation, the charitable arm of the Religion Newswriters Association, is accepting applications for the...

May 29, 2014

Whose Ten Commandments?

The Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which begins the eve of June 3, celebrates God giving...

May 29, 2014

Jimmy Carter 3.0: Building a Post-Presidential Legacy

There was Jimmy Carter the president, Jimmy Carter the Habitat home builder and now what...

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