The Revealer
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Award-winning online magazine about religion, society, and media published by NYU's Center for Religion & Media. https://therevealer.org/
Safiyah Zaidi examines the massive migrant labor population in Saudi Arabia and how their often-exploited labor keeps pilgrimages to holy sites thriving.
Check out "Invisible Hands in the Holy Land" from our February issue.
Check out "Invisible Hands in the Holy Land" from our February issue.
Invisible Hands in the Holy Land — The Revealer
The vulnerable migrant workers who keep Saudia Arabia running for millions of tourists every year
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February 18, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Safiyah Zaidi examines the massive migrant labor population in Saudi Arabia and how their often-exploited labor keeps pilgrimages to holy sites thriving.
Check out "Invisible Hands in the Holy Land" from our February issue.
Check out "Invisible Hands in the Holy Land" from our February issue.
@billkole.bsky.social investigates the dangerous coalition of white evangelicals and supporters for unrestricted access to firearms, and reflects on why evangelicals have embraced gun ownership.
Check out "Why God and Guns Don't Mix" from our February issue.
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Check out "Why God and Guns Don't Mix" from our February issue.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:44 PM
@billkole.bsky.social investigates the dangerous coalition of white evangelicals and supporters for unrestricted access to firearms, and reflects on why evangelicals have embraced gun ownership.
Check out "Why God and Guns Don't Mix" from our February issue.
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Check out "Why God and Guns Don't Mix" from our February issue.
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The first piece of @nberlat.bsky.social's new column, "Skeptic's Corner," is out now in our February issue!
Check out “‘Un-Christian’ Trump and the Ethics of Combating Christian Nationalism,” on the limits of calling Trump’s actions “un-Christian” and alternative ways to rebuke him.
Check out “‘Un-Christian’ Trump and the Ethics of Combating Christian Nationalism,” on the limits of calling Trump’s actions “un-Christian” and alternative ways to rebuke him.
Skeptic's Corner: “Un-Christian” Trump and the Ethics of Combating Christian Nationalism — The Revealer
If calling the president “un-Christian” is a slight, how do we resist centering Christianity in American public life?
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February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The first piece of @nberlat.bsky.social's new column, "Skeptic's Corner," is out now in our February issue!
Check out “‘Un-Christian’ Trump and the Ethics of Combating Christian Nationalism,” on the limits of calling Trump’s actions “un-Christian” and alternative ways to rebuke him.
Check out “‘Un-Christian’ Trump and the Ethics of Combating Christian Nationalism,” on the limits of calling Trump’s actions “un-Christian” and alternative ways to rebuke him.
Our 1st issue of 2026 is here!
Featuring articles on combatting Christian nationalism, guns & white evangelicals, migrant labor in Saudi Arabia, India & Israel's relationship, Andy Warhol's religious life, & more from @nberlat.bsky.social, @billkole.bsky.social, & others! therevealer.org
Featuring articles on combatting Christian nationalism, guns & white evangelicals, migrant labor in Saudi Arabia, India & Israel's relationship, Andy Warhol's religious life, & more from @nberlat.bsky.social, @billkole.bsky.social, & others! therevealer.org
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Our 1st issue of 2026 is here!
Featuring articles on combatting Christian nationalism, guns & white evangelicals, migrant labor in Saudi Arabia, India & Israel's relationship, Andy Warhol's religious life, & more from @nberlat.bsky.social, @billkole.bsky.social, & others! therevealer.org
Featuring articles on combatting Christian nationalism, guns & white evangelicals, migrant labor in Saudi Arabia, India & Israel's relationship, Andy Warhol's religious life, & more from @nberlat.bsky.social, @billkole.bsky.social, & others! therevealer.org
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hey, that's me! going to have a column at the revealer on religion and culture. first one is out tomorrow!
We're thrilled to announce that @nberlat.bsky.social is joining The Revealer as a columnist. Noah's column, "Skeptic's Corner," will look at religion in culture, from religion's influence in politics to religion in mass media. The first piece in "Skeptic's Corner" comes out on Wed, Feb 4! (1/2)
February 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
hey, that's me! going to have a column at the revealer on religion and culture. first one is out tomorrow!
We're thrilled to announce that @nberlat.bsky.social is joining The Revealer as a columnist. Noah's column, "Skeptic's Corner," will look at religion in culture, from religion's influence in politics to religion in mass media. The first piece in "Skeptic's Corner" comes out on Wed, Feb 4! (1/2)
February 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM
We're thrilled to announce that @nberlat.bsky.social is joining The Revealer as a columnist. Noah's column, "Skeptic's Corner," will look at religion in culture, from religion's influence in politics to religion in mass media. The first piece in "Skeptic's Corner" comes out on Wed, Feb 4! (1/2)
1st podcast episode of 2026! "Guns and White Evangelicals"
Why do many white evangelicals believe they have a “God-given right” to own guns? @billkole.bsky.social, author of In Guns We Trust, discusses evangelicals’ fixation w/gun access & what we can do about it. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Why do many white evangelicals believe they have a “God-given right” to own guns? @billkole.bsky.social, author of In Guns We Trust, discusses evangelicals’ fixation w/gun access & what we can do about it. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Guns and White Evangelicals
Podcast Episode · The Revealer · 01/28/2026 · 49m
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January 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM
1st podcast episode of 2026! "Guns and White Evangelicals"
Why do many white evangelicals believe they have a “God-given right” to own guns? @billkole.bsky.social, author of In Guns We Trust, discusses evangelicals’ fixation w/gun access & what we can do about it. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Why do many white evangelicals believe they have a “God-given right” to own guns? @billkole.bsky.social, author of In Guns We Trust, discusses evangelicals’ fixation w/gun access & what we can do about it. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
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if you prefer your atrocities in writing, we (and @therevealer.bsky.social ) got you
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How the U.S. adoption industry contributes to white Christian nationalism
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January 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM
if you prefer your atrocities in writing, we (and @therevealer.bsky.social ) got you
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As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Niyati Evers has long considered how to respect the memories and legacies of those who died. Here, she reflects on what the post-Holocaust declaration of "Never Again" can mean today.
A Radical Reimagining of “Never Again” — The Revealer
The daughter of Holocaust survivors reflects on her ancestors’ legacy amidst the violence in Gaza
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January 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Niyati Evers has long considered how to respect the memories and legacies of those who died. Here, she reflects on what the post-Holocaust declaration of "Never Again" can mean today.
Many of the most popular Christmas songs were written by Jewish musicians. In this popular article, @nberlat.bsky.social explores how Jewish songwriters captured the spirit of Christmas so well, and what that says about Jews in America & the winter holiday season. therevealer.org/dreaming-of-...
December 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Many of the most popular Christmas songs were written by Jewish musicians. In this popular article, @nberlat.bsky.social explores how Jewish songwriters captured the spirit of Christmas so well, and what that says about Jews in America & the winter holiday season. therevealer.org/dreaming-of-...
Looking for great books or an excellent podcast series? Here is our *annual list of winter reading and listening recommendations.* Featuring excellent work by @thislynne.bsky.social, @katherinestewart.bsky.social, @angeladenker.bsky.social, @judithweisenfeld.com, @adriennekrone.bsky.social, & more!
The Revealer’s Winter Reading and Podcast Recommendations — The Revealer
Our recommended books and podcasts by contributors to The Revealer
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December 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Looking for great books or an excellent podcast series? Here is our *annual list of winter reading and listening recommendations.* Featuring excellent work by @thislynne.bsky.social, @katherinestewart.bsky.social, @angeladenker.bsky.social, @judithweisenfeld.com, @adriennekrone.bsky.social, & more!
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what I argue here is that the right is lying when they say they don't use empathy. fascists are very dependent on empathy towards *certain people* to justify violence and revenge. I think that's important to understand if we want to defeat them.
Empathy is generally considered a good thing. Why, then, is there now a large movement of people on the right arguing that empathy is bad? @nberlat.bsky.social investigates.
What We Can Learn from the Right’s Attack On “Toxic Empathy” — The Revealer
Why are prominent right-wing figures and conservative Christians claiming empathy is bad?
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December 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
what I argue here is that the right is lying when they say they don't use empathy. fascists are very dependent on empathy towards *certain people* to justify violence and revenge. I think that's important to understand if we want to defeat them.
Empathy is generally considered a good thing. Why, then, is there now a large movement of people on the right arguing that empathy is bad? @nberlat.bsky.social investigates.
What We Can Learn from the Right’s Attack On “Toxic Empathy” — The Revealer
Why are prominent right-wing figures and conservative Christians claiming empathy is bad?
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December 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Empathy is generally considered a good thing. Why, then, is there now a large movement of people on the right arguing that empathy is bad? @nberlat.bsky.social investigates.
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It’s an honor to have Free-Range Religion included on this @therevealer.bsky.social list alongside some amazing religious studies books!
FREE-RANGE RELIGION: Alternative Food Movements and Religious Life in the United States by @adriennekrone.bsky.social is listed in this winter reading round-up from @therevealer.bsky.social 👏 check out all of their recs 👇
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Our recommended books and podcasts by contributors to The Revealer
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December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It’s an honor to have Free-Range Religion included on this @therevealer.bsky.social list alongside some amazing religious studies books!
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In a reading slump? Earlierm @therevealer.bsky.social shared their winter reading and podcast recommendations, with both "Black Religion in the Madhouse" and "Black Panther Woman" listed as featured picks!
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The Revealer’s Winter Reading and Podcast Recommendations
Our recommended books and podcasts by contributors to The Revealer
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December 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In a reading slump? Earlierm @therevealer.bsky.social shared their winter reading and podcast recommendations, with both "Black Religion in the Madhouse" and "Black Panther Woman" listed as featured picks!
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Our December issue is here!
Articles on MAGA's anti-empathy campaign, rethinking "Never Again" after Gaza, Christian nationalism in Brazil & the US, pregnancy tourism, an intersex priest, recommended books & podcast, & more from @nberlat.bsky.social, @wolffdr.bsky.social & others! therevealer.org
Articles on MAGA's anti-empathy campaign, rethinking "Never Again" after Gaza, Christian nationalism in Brazil & the US, pregnancy tourism, an intersex priest, recommended books & podcast, & more from @nberlat.bsky.social, @wolffdr.bsky.social & others! therevealer.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Our December issue is here!
Articles on MAGA's anti-empathy campaign, rethinking "Never Again" after Gaza, Christian nationalism in Brazil & the US, pregnancy tourism, an intersex priest, recommended books & podcast, & more from @nberlat.bsky.social, @wolffdr.bsky.social & others! therevealer.org
Articles on MAGA's anti-empathy campaign, rethinking "Never Again" after Gaza, Christian nationalism in Brazil & the US, pregnancy tourism, an intersex priest, recommended books & podcast, & more from @nberlat.bsky.social, @wolffdr.bsky.social & others! therevealer.org
What is "love jihad," and how is it affecting India's interfaith couples?
Anuj Behal (@anujbehal.bsky.social) explores a prominent conspiracy theory that makes life difficult for interfaith couples in India, especially between Muslim men and Hindu women.
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Anuj Behal (@anujbehal.bsky.social) explores a prominent conspiracy theory that makes life difficult for interfaith couples in India, especially between Muslim men and Hindu women.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
What is "love jihad," and how is it affecting India's interfaith couples?
Anuj Behal (@anujbehal.bsky.social) explores a prominent conspiracy theory that makes life difficult for interfaith couples in India, especially between Muslim men and Hindu women.
therevealer.org/india-cracks...
Anuj Behal (@anujbehal.bsky.social) explores a prominent conspiracy theory that makes life difficult for interfaith couples in India, especially between Muslim men and Hindu women.
therevealer.org/india-cracks...
NEW podcast episode: "Intersex and Religious"
What does it mean to be intersex & how have religious communities responded to intersex people? @wolffdr.bsky.social, author of Body Problems, joins us to discuss an intersex priest, intersex activism, & more! Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
What does it mean to be intersex & how have religious communities responded to intersex people? @wolffdr.bsky.social, author of Body Problems, joins us to discuss an intersex priest, intersex activism, & more! Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
Intersex and Religious
Podcast Episode · The Revealer · 11/24/2025 · 43m
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November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
NEW podcast episode: "Intersex and Religious"
What does it mean to be intersex & how have religious communities responded to intersex people? @wolffdr.bsky.social, author of Body Problems, joins us to discuss an intersex priest, intersex activism, & more! Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
What does it mean to be intersex & how have religious communities responded to intersex people? @wolffdr.bsky.social, author of Body Problems, joins us to discuss an intersex priest, intersex activism, & more! Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
Conservative Christian groups are turning to the courts to bring conversion therapy back to the brink of legitimacy. How will it impact our legal system?
Check out Tom Sayers' (@tomatoslayers.bsky.social) "We Need to Talk About Conversion Therapy."
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Check out Tom Sayers' (@tomatoslayers.bsky.social) "We Need to Talk About Conversion Therapy."
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November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Conservative Christian groups are turning to the courts to bring conversion therapy back to the brink of legitimacy. How will it impact our legal system?
Check out Tom Sayers' (@tomatoslayers.bsky.social) "We Need to Talk About Conversion Therapy."
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Check out Tom Sayers' (@tomatoslayers.bsky.social) "We Need to Talk About Conversion Therapy."
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a few I really like and you may as well:
@highcountrynews.org @flaminghydra.com @readfrontier.bsky.social @inquirer.com @hammerandhope.bsky.social
@thebaltimorebanner.com
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@highcountrynews.org @flaminghydra.com @readfrontier.bsky.social @inquirer.com @hammerandhope.bsky.social
@thebaltimorebanner.com
@therevealer.bsky.social
Last thing I’ll say about this for now:
What is the _actually existing publication_ that you evangelize for? That you consistently hype when they do good things, urge people to support, and are a sustaining donor or subscriber to?
This isn’t a prompt; it’s a reminder to hold yourself accountable.
What is the _actually existing publication_ that you evangelize for? That you consistently hype when they do good things, urge people to support, and are a sustaining donor or subscriber to?
This isn’t a prompt; it’s a reminder to hold yourself accountable.
November 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
a few I really like and you may as well:
@highcountrynews.org @flaminghydra.com @readfrontier.bsky.social @inquirer.com @hammerandhope.bsky.social
@thebaltimorebanner.com
@therevealer.bsky.social
@highcountrynews.org @flaminghydra.com @readfrontier.bsky.social @inquirer.com @hammerandhope.bsky.social
@thebaltimorebanner.com
@therevealer.bsky.social
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ICYMI: My review of Sarah Hurwitz's AS A JEW over @therevealer.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
ICYMI: My review of Sarah Hurwitz's AS A JEW over @therevealer.bsky.social
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Check out the November issue of @therevealer.bsky.social, including our article on Why Trans Interpretations of the Bible Matter!
Our November issue is here!
With articles on public school students & religious education during the school day, conversion therapy, anti-MAGA evangelicals, interfaith couples in India, democracy & religion in Zimbabwe, addressing Jewish shame, trans readings of the Bible, & more! therevealer.org
With articles on public school students & religious education during the school day, conversion therapy, anti-MAGA evangelicals, interfaith couples in India, democracy & religion in Zimbabwe, addressing Jewish shame, trans readings of the Bible, & more! therevealer.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Check out the November issue of @therevealer.bsky.social, including our article on Why Trans Interpretations of the Bible Matter!
Our November issue is here!
With articles on public school students & religious education during the school day, conversion therapy, anti-MAGA evangelicals, interfaith couples in India, democracy & religion in Zimbabwe, addressing Jewish shame, trans readings of the Bible, & more! therevealer.org
With articles on public school students & religious education during the school day, conversion therapy, anti-MAGA evangelicals, interfaith couples in India, democracy & religion in Zimbabwe, addressing Jewish shame, trans readings of the Bible, & more! therevealer.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Our November issue is here!
With articles on public school students & religious education during the school day, conversion therapy, anti-MAGA evangelicals, interfaith couples in India, democracy & religion in Zimbabwe, addressing Jewish shame, trans readings of the Bible, & more! therevealer.org
With articles on public school students & religious education during the school day, conversion therapy, anti-MAGA evangelicals, interfaith couples in India, democracy & religion in Zimbabwe, addressing Jewish shame, trans readings of the Bible, & more! therevealer.org
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Super grateful that this Revealer podcast discussion about trans approaches to the Bible with Melissa Harl Sellew and me, hosted so generously by Brett Krutzsch, is now available wherever you get your podcasts!!
@therevealer.bsky.social @brettkrutzsch.bsky.social
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NEW podcast episode: "Transgender Perspectives on the Bible"
What does the Bible say about gender variation? @jamarchal.bsky.social & Melissa Sellew, 2 editors of Trans Biblical, discuss why some turn to the Bible for insights on trans people, especially today. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
What does the Bible say about gender variation? @jamarchal.bsky.social & Melissa Sellew, 2 editors of Trans Biblical, discuss why some turn to the Bible for insights on trans people, especially today. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
Transgender Perspectives on the Bible
Podcast Episode · The Revealer · 10/28/2025 · 49m
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October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Super grateful that this Revealer podcast discussion about trans approaches to the Bible with Melissa Harl Sellew and me, hosted so generously by Brett Krutzsch, is now available wherever you get your podcasts!!
@therevealer.bsky.social @brettkrutzsch.bsky.social
therevealer.org/podcast/epis...
@therevealer.bsky.social @brettkrutzsch.bsky.social
therevealer.org/podcast/epis...
NEW podcast episode: "Transgender Perspectives on the Bible"
What does the Bible say about gender variation? @jamarchal.bsky.social & Melissa Sellew, 2 editors of Trans Biblical, discuss why some turn to the Bible for insights on trans people, especially today. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
What does the Bible say about gender variation? @jamarchal.bsky.social & Melissa Sellew, 2 editors of Trans Biblical, discuss why some turn to the Bible for insights on trans people, especially today. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
Transgender Perspectives on the Bible
Podcast Episode · The Revealer · 10/28/2025 · 49m
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October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW podcast episode: "Transgender Perspectives on the Bible"
What does the Bible say about gender variation? @jamarchal.bsky.social & Melissa Sellew, 2 editors of Trans Biblical, discuss why some turn to the Bible for insights on trans people, especially today. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.
What does the Bible say about gender variation? @jamarchal.bsky.social & Melissa Sellew, 2 editors of Trans Biblical, discuss why some turn to the Bible for insights on trans people, especially today. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.