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2021-01-27T14:18:07-04:00

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Think US evangelicals are dying out? Well, define evangelicalism …

Last updated on: January 27, 2021 at 2:18 pm   By The Conversation

The number of self-described evangelicals as a share of US population has held steady for the past decade. What is different is that they appear to identify less with church and more with politics. Read more

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2021-01-22T10:33:26-04:00

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5 strategies for cultivating hope this year

Last updated on: January 22, 2021 at 10:33 am   By The Conversation

A year of social disconnections, deaths, job losses and political violence may lead some people to feel overwhelmed and sad. A psychologist suggests ways to find and sustain hope. Read more

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2021-01-22T10:32:49-04:00

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St. Matthew’s Cathedral, where Biden attended pre-inauguration Mass, has long been a place where politics and faith meet

Last updated on: January 22, 2021 at 10:32 am   By The Conversation

St. Matthew is the patron saint of civil servants – making the Washington, D.C., church bearing his name a fitting venue for presidents, both past and present. Read more

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2021-01-22T10:31:40-04:00

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From Biden’s giant Bible to Christian flags waved by rioters, ‘religion’ means different things to different people and different eras

Last updated on: January 22, 2021 at 10:31 am   By The Conversation

From the oath-taking on the Bible during the presidential swearing-in ceremony to the 'awe' and 'restraint' of the early Christian world, the meaning of 'religion' has gone through a long journey. Read more

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2021-01-08T11:05:45-04:00

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In Mike Pence, US evangelicals had their ’24-karat-gold’ man in the White House

Last updated on: January 8, 2021 at 11:05 am   By The Conversation

As Mike Pence prepares for life after the vice presidency, a scholar of religion looks back at the political and religious conversions that informed the politician's worldview. Read more

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2021-01-06T17:17:48-04:00

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Ready to try an old approach to a New Year’s resolution? The story of Saint Ignatius may provide some guidance

Last updated on: January 6, 2021 at 5:17 pm   By The Conversation

For many, New Year's resolutions do not last more than a few days or weeks. A theologian writes how we can learn from the challenges and reflections of Saint Ignatius. Read more

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2021-01-06T17:15:39-04:00

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The morality of feeling equal empathy for strangers and family alike

Last updated on: January 6, 2021 at 5:15 pm   By The Conversation

Feelings of empathy for others may be plentiful in a year of suffering. But is feeling more empathy to loved ones than strangers morally right? A research team sought to find out. Read more

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2021-01-04T14:19:45-04:00

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Armenians displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh fear their medieval churches will be destroyed

Last updated on: January 4, 2021 at 2:19 pm   By The Conversation

A peace deal brokered by Russia ended the war on Nov. 9, but the rich architectural heritage of the region is still at risk. Read more

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2021-01-04T14:20:24-04:00

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7 research-based resolutions that will help strengthen your relationship in the year ahead

Last updated on: January 4, 2021 at 2:20 pm   By The Conversation

Psychology studies suggest a variety of ways you can strengthen your bond and increase your satisfaction with your partner. Read more

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2021-01-04T14:18:23-04:00

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The psychology of fairness: Why some Americans don’t believe the election results

Last updated on: January 4, 2021 at 2:18 pm   By The Conversation

When a decision is made and people don't get the outcome they want, they often tend to see it as unfair. Here's why. Read more

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