James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)
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Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University in Indianapolis
James Frank McGrath is an American scholar of religion. He is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University. He is known for his work on Early Christianity, Mandaeism, criticism of the Christ myth theory, and the analysis of religion in science fiction. .. more
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Why Trump's immigration crackdown may make America less Christian
(RNS) — America has become less religious because white Americans are less religious. Most recent immigrants are religious, and many are Christians.
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This perhaps more than anything else shows that the "Christian" in "Christian Nationalism" is a symbol emptied of all substance
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Orthodox Judaism is making space for women’s religious leadership – even without traditional ordination
A court decision allowing Israeli women to take the Chief Rabbinate’s exams is the latest sign of growing recognition for women’s religious learning within Orthodox Judaism.
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Orthodox Judaism is making space for women’s religious leadership – even without traditional ordination
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Abraham’s Third Failure: The Hagar Alternative
Welcome back to our series of studies on the five failures of Abraham. I hope you are enjoying this study and learning that Abraham, a man of faith failed God more than once. Abraham was a human be…
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Abraham’s Third Failure: The Hagar Alternative claudemariottini.com/2025/11/24/a...
My Response to a Bad Review of How the Bible Actually Works [Part Two]
Wait no further.
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My Response to a Bad Review of How the Bible Actually Works [Part Two] peteenns.substack.com/p/my-respons...
Trump Rages At "Stupid" Reporter For Pointing Out That His DOJ & DHS Said Afghans Were "Thoroughly Vetted" - Joe.My.God.
REPORTER: “U.S. officials say that the suspect worked very closely with the CIA in Afghanistan for years, that he was vetted and the vetting came up clean.” TRUMP: “He went cuckoo. I mean, he went…
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Trump Rages At "Stupid" Reporter For Pointing Out That His DOJ & DHS Said Afghans Were "Thoroughly Vetted" - Joe.My.God.
Assistant Professor Theology and Philosophy - Texas, United States job with University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 37920653
Assistant Professor Theology and Philosophy ID: 2028 Department: College of Christian Studies Type: Full-time Faculty Post Date:...
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Assistant Professor Theology and Philosophy job with University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Mike Johnson set to huddle with Indiana Republicans amid redistricting fight
The meeting is an escalation of the speaker's involvement.
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Mike Johnson set to huddle with Indiana Republicans amid redistricting fight - POLITICO
RFK Jr. Ripped for Embarrassing Thanksgiving Photoshop Fail
The 71-year-old health freak has attempted to rewrite history.
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RFK Jr. used AI to try to rewrite his involvement with unhealthy eating
Bridging the gap: explainable ai for autism diagnosis and parental support with TabPFNMix and SHAP - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Bridging the gap: explainable ai for autism diagnosis and parental support with TabPFNMix and SHAP
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If you really want to get a full sense of just what generative AI is capable of, the infographic in this article in Nature says it all. 😂
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Dead Sea Scrolls at the Museum of the Bible
Starting in just a few days, the Museum of the Bible will be hosting an exhibition in Washington, D.C., of the Dead Sea Scrolls in cooperat...
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Dead Sea Scrolls at the Museum of the Bible oldtestamenttextualcriticism.blogspot.com/2025/11/dead...
Meals, missionaries, and the ‘Israel of God’: fresh light on the crisis in Galatia - Forget the Channel
An article about the occasion of Galatians discussing concrete social circumstances that sheds light on the "Israel of God" in 6:16
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Meals, missionaries, and the ‘Israel of God’: fresh light on the crisis in Galatia www.lionelwindsor.net/2025/11/19/o...
How to Think about Hebrews's Use of Israel's Scriptures
For twenty-first-century, Christian readers, both biblical testaments present unique challenges.1 Whether intentionally or accidentally, Christian readers often neglect the Old Testament. Or when…
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How to Think about Hebrews's Use of Israel's Scriptures www.jdavidstark.com/how-to-think...
The War in Heaven Comes to Earth - Sermon for Pentecost 22C (Revelation 12)
A blog about Christianity, theology, religion and public life.
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The War in Heaven Comes to Earth - Sermon for Pentecost 22C (Revelation 12) www.bobcornwall.com/2025/11/the-...
Report from the Didasko Seminar on Philippians
November 2025 (Eugene, Oregon)
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Report from the Didasko Seminar on Philippians nijaykgupta.substack.com/p/report-fro...
ARTICLE: “The Apostle of the Monkey Ancestral Business”: Darwinism and Black Newspapers as Counterpublics, 1859–1929
In the journal Isis: “The Apostle of the Monkey Ancestral Business”: Darwinism and Black Newspapers as Counterpublics, 1859–1929 Matthew W. Hughey Abstract After Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of S…
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ARTICLE: “The Apostle of the Monkey Ancestral Business”: Darwinism and Black Newspapers as Counterpublics, 1859–1929 thedispersalofdarwin.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/a...
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Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out'
Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out'
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Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that
Respectful relationships are key to students’ sense that their spiritual identity is welcome on campus. Schools can help foster those connections.
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Data and practical suggestions related to faculty and the faith of students
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St Edmund Hall: Early Career Teaching & Research Fellowship in Ancient Philosophy at University of Oxford
An academic position as a St Edmund Hall: Early Career Teaching & Research Fellowship in Ancient Philosophy is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional…
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St Edmund Hall: Early Career Teaching & Research Fellowship in Ancient Philosophy at University of Oxford
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The Juliana Cuyler Matthews Junior Research Fellowship in Philosophy at University of Oxford
Apply now for the The Juliana Cuyler Matthews Junior Research Fellowship in Philosophy role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
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The Juliana Cuyler Matthews Junior Research Fellowship in Philosophy at University of Oxford
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America Today
Time once was when the Golden Rule was the generally accepted standard of right and wrong, good and bad, religious and atheist in America. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you, pure…
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You cannot claim to want a Christian country and yet reject the Golden Rule, which Jesus made the epitome of his ethical teaching.
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Australian government officially recognizes Syriac as an ethnic group - SyriacPress
AUSTRALIA — In line with its long-standing policy of welcoming diverse communities, promoting their representation, and supporting the formation of cultural and political organizations that reflect…
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Australian government officially recognizes Syriac as an ethnic group
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As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues
The U.S. feminist movement’s perpetual quest for gender equality has suffered notable setbacks during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues
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Sourdough and submission in the name of God: How tradwife content fuses femininity with anti-feminist ideas
Tradwives influencers’ throw-back aesthetics mask a divisive ideology about women’s roles, two scholars of extremism explain.
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Sourdough and submission in the name of God: How tradwife content fuses femininity with anti-feminist ideas
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