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The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America
‘The Testament of Ann Lee,’ Mona Fastvold’s 2025 film, depicts part of the long history of Shaker worship.
theconversation.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Grand Canyon University’s Return To Nonprofit Status Approved
Grand Canyon University’s year of very good news continued last week when the U.S. Department of Education affirmed the school’s nonprofit status, which will increase its access to private scholarships and various partnerships.
religionunplugged.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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When Soccer Looks For Meaning: Finding Faith And Christian Belonging At Wembley Stadium
The most-striking element of the London event was knowing that faith remains a big part of some players’ lives: Arsenal players praying together, Crystal Palace’s Bible study groups and the rise of social media accounts like “BallersinGod”...
religionunplugged.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Pulp Legal Fiction: The Bizarre Case Of Tee-hit-ton v. US
Episode 010 of the Domination Chronicles Podcast
stevennewcomb.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Overshadowed: Re-Examining Consent in Divine “Virgin Birth” Narratives from Luke to Xena
By Princess O’Nika Auguste The Christmas season centres the story of the Virgin Mary, a narrative of divine mystery and grace. Yet when we examine this sacred trope across scripture and popular culture, a troubling and consistent question emerges:...
popularcultureandtheology.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Share Your Experience with Religion and Works of Fantasy! (Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter)
Researchers at the University of Maine and Kingswood University are conducting a brief survey to understand Christians’ experiences with religion and works of fantasy. If you are 18 or older, grew up Christian, and were ever told by an authority...
popularcultureandtheology.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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While Zimbabwe’s Healthcare System Collapses, A Hospital Serves As A Beacon
Near the border with Mozambique lies Mount Darwin, a rural community 125 miles north of the capital Harare. The countryside doesn’t have much besides agriculture, but it is known as home to one of the famous hospitals in the country. Karanda...
religionunplugged.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Canada’s Bill C-9 And The Growing Threat To Religious Freedom
(ANALYSIS) What are called "hate" laws frequently violate freedom of speech, of the press and of religion. They also tend to be vague and, hence, their scope expands and governments use them to punish views that they simply do not like.
religionunplugged.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Is A Cold Film About An Intensely Emotional Faith
(REVIEW) The film follows the real-life story of Ann Lee, who in the 18th century was the founding leader of the Shaker Movement and was proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. “The Testament of Ann Lee” is an example of why Hollywood...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Thanksgiving For Turkeys by Sara Wright
Where are they, my feathered iridescent turkey friends one of which is usually at my doorstep by dawn (I call them in as I write these words – an hour later only four show up – something has gone amiss). Wild turkeys live in this small sanctuary...
feminismandreligion.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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The Süleymaniye Mosque: A Respite For Prague’s Turkish Muslims
Nestled among the calm and modest apartment blocks of the small district of Strašnice in Prague, Czechia, is an equally modest site of worship. From the outside, it looks like just another construction complex decorating the ordinary streets of...
religionunplugged.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Episode 70: A Holiday Roast
Seasons’ greetings from Team B4NP! Podcast producer Brittany and audio engineer Joel have joined forces to bring you the third annual installment of our holiday roast, otherwise known as bloopers... The post Episode 70: A Holiday Roast appeared...
thebiblefornormalpeople.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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The Christmas Story Is Bigger Than A Virgin Birth Or A Star Over Bethlehem
(ANALYSIS) In a few days we’ll arrive again at Christmas. Christmases come around faster now than they used to. When I was young it seemed as if the next one would never get here, and now they zoom past at such warp speed I have to set an alarm...
religionunplugged.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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The Legacy of Carol P. Christ: The Matricide Basic to Patriarchy’s Birth
This was originally posted on January 13, 2020 About 20 years ago I witnessed a performance of the 3 plays of the Oresteia (the Orestes plays) by Aeschylus. I was stunned. Watching them in sequence, I understood that the plays were one of...
feminismandreligion.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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“National Religious Broadcasters v. Werfel: The Court Should Uphold the Johnson Amendment to Protect Voters’ Right to Know Who Is Spending to Influence Them” by Kevin Hancock
United States Capitol in Washington D.C., by Jarek Tuszyński (CC-BY-SA-3.0 & GDFL). Few provisions are more vital to preserving both the integrity of religious organizations and democratic transparency than the Johnson Amendment. Adopted in 1954,...
canopyforum.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Illinois Bishop To Lead NY Archdiocese Amid Challenges
(ANALYSIS) In a move that underscores the priorities of the Catholic Church in the U.S., Pope Leo XIV replaced Cardinal Timothy Dolan as Archbishop of New York, appointing Bishop Ronald Hicks to lead the nation’s second-largest diocese. The...
religionunplugged.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Jesus Enters The World In Humility And Changes Everything
(OPINION) The most magical and mystical parts of the Christmas story reinforce the unique and elevated status of Jesus of Nazareth. When we read about the angels, the magi, the virgin birth, etc., we understand them to be signs of Christ’s...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Why It’s OK To Say Both ‘Happy Holidays’ And ‘Merry Christmas’
(ANALYSIS) Employees at large retail chains were instructed to avoid “Merry Christmas,” a greeting now deemed too specific and too religious. What emerged was designed to include everyone by addressing no one, to give a greeting that was...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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November 2025 Report: Under the Clerical Regime, Nowhere Is Safe for Women in Iran, part 1
Moderator’s Note: This post has been brought to you in cooperation with the NCRI women’s committee. NCRI stands for the National Council of Resistance of Iran. You can learn more information as well as see this original article by clicking this...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Animated Movie ‘David’ Underwhelming, But A Good Step Forward For The Industry
(REVIEW) The film follows Biblical hero David, and while the film itself is rather underwhelming, its very existence is cause for celebration and optimism. We’ll likely see more, and better, animated faith-based films on the big screen in the...
religionunplugged.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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“Defending the Johnson Amendment as a Critical Tool to Preserve Democracy and Religious Freedom” by Rebecca S. Markert
Internal Revenue Service Building in Maryland from the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. This article is part of our series on Law, Religion, and The Johnson Amendment. If you’d like to explore other articles in this series, click here. On a Sunday...
canopyforum.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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A Chinese Company Aims To Destroy Sacred Land In Arizona: Why It Must Be Protected
(ANALYSIS) The story of Oak Flat in Arizona reveals what happens when the government refuses to see land as essential to the religious life of a people. Yet, there are communities choosing a different way. One such example emerged recently in...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Ozymandias and Other Patriarchal Ego-isms by Janet Maika’i Rudolph
I met a traveller from an antique landWho said: “Two vast and trunkless legs of stoneStand in the desert . . . Near them, on the sand,Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown,And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,Tell that its sculptor...
feminismandreligion.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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ACNA Finds Probable Cause Against Archbishop, Calls For Church Trial
An official church inquiry has found probable cause the head of the Anglican Church in North America violated his ordination vows, committed sexual immorality, and gave “just cause for scandal.”” A denominational board of 10 clergy and lay...
religionunplugged.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Asks Questions About Christianity, But Dodges The Tough Ones
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” has been celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike. It has a 92% from critics and 94% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and Christian outlets like Christianity Today have given the film glowingly...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM