Religion

Religion News Service (religionnews.com)

Combines news, features, and opinion pieces by journalists and some of the most respected scholars in the humanities, with a focus on the United States.

• At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray
• Interfaith families find meaning in ‘Chrismukkah’
• Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee
• Sri Lankan cardinal bans female altar servers, but why?
• Why no campus outcries about Syrian atrocities?
• In Bethlehem, a Christian pastor says a year of protest for Palestinians shows few gains
• New ‘Sacred Songs’ builds on Ailey Dance Theater’s spiritual repertoire
• Reflections on my mother’s last days

Religion Dispatches (religiondispatches.org)

• Why Scholars Should Take Accounts of Supernatural Phenomena Seriously — And How it Might Save the Humanities
• Hindu Nationalism Poses a Threat to Democracy (and to Muslims) in Both India and the US
• Bipartisan Bills Aimed at Pro-Palestine Groups Could Be Used to Target Political Opponents and Non-Profits
• Time Bandits: How Christianity Takes Your Time (and What It’s Doing with It)
• The Trump Administration’s Approach to Immigration is Inspired by the Bible — The Book of Revelation
• Coverage of Tucker Carlson’s Demonic Assault Missed the Importance of the Man He Shared the Story With
• While Nixon Sought to Secretly ‘Screw’ Political Enemies Trump’s Dictatorial Desires Are Less Modest
• Leading ‘Constitutional Sheriffs’ Org Announces ‘Full Support’ for Trump’s Mass Deportations

The Immanent Frame (tif.ssrc.org)

Compiles the work of professional scholars on the subject of religion, secularism, and the public sphere.

• Most-Read Essays of 2024
• Fall 2024 Call for Individual Essays – US Politics and Religion
• They tell the Bible so: On hermeneutical determinism
• Revisited: Jesus, religion, and revolution in the South African elections
• Revisited: Making budgets moral again
• Thinking about the discourse of “religion and violence”
• Mughal neopaganism and the romance of history
• Rabid for a peace

World Religion News (www.worldreligionnews.com)

Compiles reputable news and columns on religions around the world.

• Mexican Standoff at Greece’s Holy Mount Athos
• One Man’s Vision—The “Religion” of The Olympics
• Wikipedia and Religion: Uncovering the Dynamics of Reliable Sources and Digital Bias
• Top Wikipedia Editors and Most-Viewed Religious Pages: A Comprehensive List
• Wikipedia and Buddhism: An Analysis of Reliability and Bias in the World’s Largest Online Encyclopedia

Muslim Matters (muslimmatters.org)

Combines tending news about Islam, features on stories of interest to Muslims, and opinion pieces.

• I’ve Converted, and It’s Christmas…
• The Coddling Of The Western Muslim Mind: [Part II] The Islam Of Emotionalism
• Family Troubles Of The Prophets: A MuslimMatters Series – [Part II] My Kids Are Out Of Control
• Cutting It Fine: Outgoing American Government Announces Campaign Against Islamophobia
• The Coddling Of The Western Muslim Mind: [Part 1] The Cult Of Self-Esteem
• Islam, Decoloniality, And Allamah Iqbal On Revolution
• Addressing Abuse Amongst Muslims: A Community Call-In & Leadership Directives | The Female Scholars Network
• Death The Greatest Teacher: Three Life-Lessons From The Child I Lost

Jew in the City (jewinthecity.com)

Breaks down stereotypes about Orthodox Judaism through humor, opinion pieces, and Q&As.

• Does The Fall of Damascus Mean That Moshiach Is Coming?
• Allison Josephs’s Intro Speech At JITC’s 2nd Jewish Media Awards
• Meet Igal Fedida: Orthodox Jew Featured At Art Basel
• Groundbreaking Norman Lear Center Study On Jewish Representation!

Reddit Hinduism (www.reddit.com)

A forum for all discussion and content-sharing related to Hinduism.

• Why does the "killing" of Ashwatthama in the Srimad Bhagvatam by Kamala Subramaniam differ from that mentioned in Mahabharata
• Confused why certain Hindu texts mention about cow sacrifice
• Religious Landscape Of India During Shankara’s Time | Subramanian Chidambaran
• Got some questions...
• Interested about Hinduism
• What a beautiful picture
• Where to buy murti?
• Bajrang baan

Reddit Atheism (www.reddit.com)

A forum for all discussion and content-sharing related to atheism.

• Any former Christians here, and if so, what was it that made you realize you didn't believe anymore?

Reddit Buddhism (www.reddit.com)

A forum for all discussion and content-sharing related to Buddhism.

• Buddhist Global Relief
• How Does Enlightenment Interact With Our Need for Concepts?
• Looking for advice on Buddhist texts
• How to live in a Monastery for free through volunteering
• How do I forgive myself?
• Buddhist No self in a nutshell
• What does it mean, to enter and emerge from the fire element? (tejodhātuṁ samāpajjitvā vuṭṭhahitvā, Ud 8.9)
• Burned out ..of life?

Reddit Christianity (www.reddit.com)

A forum for all discussion and content-sharing related to Christianity.

• My interpretation of heaven (pt 2 with Jesus is coming don’t worry)
• I’m a teenager who’s starting to get to know God and religion. Any “beginner” Bible recommendations?
• Are you 100% certain God is real? If so why
• john eliot is my 11th great grandfather
• Christianity Today Editor: Evangelicals Call Jesus “Liberal” and “Weak”
• How can God love me so much?
• What should a woman do if she conceives a child from rape?
• Can you pray for my cat?

Reddit Islam (www.reddit.com)

A forum for all discussion and content-sharing related to Islam.

• Dua for Major Sins!
• Why don't you speak out?
• "The Power of Unknown Prayers: A Bond Beyond Boundaries"
• Christian / agnostic person interested in reading the Quran.
• What surah is this?
• Repent and repent
• I was able to convince my non muslim friend to read Quran.
• My father keeps calling me Christian or atheist

Reddit Judaism (www.reddit.com)

A forum for all discussion and content-sharing related to Judaism.

• Should Noahides celebrate Hanukkah?
• Jewish tummy
• Mezuzahs From Budapest and ones I made
• Elon Gold: Why The Jews Are Better Off Without Xmas Trees
• Jingle Jews - An Action-Comedy about Jewish Demon Hunters Saving Christmas!
• Telling my family about my non Jewish bf
• Translation of the Talmud
• Mural of Holocaust Survivors in Italy Completely Painted Over in Antisemitic Vandalis

The Friendly Atheist (www.patheos.com)

Shares news and opinions on all things related to atheism. This blog is among the most respected in atheist circles.

• Appeals Court: Taxpayer-Funded Seminary Can Expel Students in Same-Sex Marriages
• Christian “Financial Guru” Dave Ramsey Sued for Religious Discrimination
• TN Pastor Announces AR-15 Giveaway During Upcoming Christmas Services
• Survey Says: A Record Number of Americans Have No Religious Affiliation
• SCOTUS Rejects Religious Challenges to NY’s Vax Mandate for Healthcare Workers
• Everything Wrong With Exodus 32 in the Bible
• Everything Wrong With Exodus 31 in the Bible
• Here’s Why Secular Morality Is Better for the Country

Red Letter Christian (www.redletterchristians.org)

Compiles a variety of Christian author's opinions about Christianity in relation to social issues.

• Statement on Biden’s Commutation of US Federal Death Penalty Cases
• God Does Not Win Elections: A Theological Perspective
• Christ is Still in the Rubble: A Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac
• Witness to War: Lessons from a WWII Translator
• Christians Must Call on President Biden to Show Mercy to All on Federal Death Row. Here’s Why I Agree.
• A Song for Kelcy Warren
• Faith Leaders, Activists, the Pope Urge Biden to Empty Federal Death Row Before Trump Term
• Dialogue on the Middle East, Part 3

Pew (twitter.com)

• .@AP: Vatican is "sending a clear statement about where American Catholics should stand ahead of President Donald Trump’s bid for a second term in November." apnews.com/10a84cc073faf4… But US Catholics, like Americans overall, are sharply divided by party: pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019…
• Among black Protestants in the U.S., 84% identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party, compared with 10% who are Republicans or lean toward the GOP -- figures that have been roughly steady for a quarter century: pewrsr.ch/3f4hTZq pic.twitter.com/mhce4dOA0M
• Partisanship has become increasingly tied to religious identification over the past quarter century. White evangelical Protestant voters have seen one of the largest moves toward the GOP over the past 25 years. pewrsr.ch/2Xro9EE pic.twitter.com/DSk9BXc3Dn
• A joint message from Pew Research Center and The Pew Charitable Trusts condemning racism. pewrsr.ch/3gU65L4
• Most Americans don’t see Trump as religious; fewer than half say they think he’s Christian pewrsr.ch/2JaCoWi pic.twitter.com/riG4gLSsud
• In February, two-thirds of white Catholics (66%) said the phrase “fights for what I believe in” describes Donald Trump at least fairly well. One-third of Hispanic Catholics (31%) agreed: pewrsr.ch/2Az7fe6 pic.twitter.com/fhoqxPYjvU
• Roughly equal shares of Catholic registered voters have identified with or leaned toward the Democratic and Republican parties in recent years. And like Americans overall, U.S. Catholics are sharply divided by party: pewrsr.ch/3gIpD5b pic.twitter.com/WVxsEabIKJ
• In Feb poll, 44% of white Catholics said they think Donald Trump is “very” or “somewhat” religious, while 66% said “fights for what I believe in” describes him “very” or “fairly” well pewrsr.ch/2Q2jaWG pic.twitter.com/HnkFSJmMlW

Religion and Politics (twitter.com)

• "The president did not just stand in front of a church with a Bible. He stood in front of a church with a Bible for the camera. ... That is the allure and the damning power of the photograph." religionandpolitics.org/2020/06/09/the…
• "The president did not just stand in front of a church with a Bible. He stood in front of a church with a Bible for the camera. ... That is the allure and the damning power of the photograph." religionandpolitics.org/2020/06/09/the…
• So grateful to @ReligPolitics for the opportunity to write about the president’s June 1 photo op. The Dangerous Power of the Photo Op religionandpolitics.org/2020/06/09/the…
• The Dangerous Power of the Photo Op religionandpolitics.org/2020/06/09/the…
• "To be seduced by debates about what the photographs are of, in short, is to risk missing the much deeper entanglement of photojournalism, race, and religion." @rmclindsey on Trump's photo op at St. John's in @ReligPolitics. This is so good. #AmRel religionandpolitics.org/2020/06/09/the…
• This is great! @rmclindsey⁩ takes the focus off what the Bible photo means and gives a way to think about the production of race and religion through photojournalism. “We would do well to attend to the ways in which photographs are matrices of power.” religionandpolitics.org/2020/06/09/the…
• Thoughtful take on religion, politics, and photography from @mostatereligion alum @rmclindsey, now a professor at @SLU_Theology religionandpolitics.org/2020/06/09/the… via @sharethis
• "To be seduced by debates about what the photographs are of, in short, is to risk missing the much deeper entanglement of photojournalism, race, and religion." This piece by @rmclindsey is so very good. #AmRel religionandpolitics.org/2020/06/09/the… via @sharethis

Dalai Lama (twitter.com)

• Scientists declare that it's human nature to be compassionate. All living beings who experience feelings of pleasure and pain ultimately survive as a result of love and compassion. If we human beings help each other, serve each other, with compassion, we'll be happy.
• On World Environment Day — global responsibility and a proper inner environment within each of us will contribute to the conservation and protection of our common mother, the Earth, ensuring the survival of life as we know it, in all its diversity, beauty and sustainability.
• Material development is important, but it only provides physical comfort. Peace of mind contributes to good health. Families that are moved by kindness, whether rich or poor, are happy; whereas those that are rich, but lacking in kindness and affection are unhappy.
• People face difficulties in many parts of the world, but since all seven billion of us live on this one planet we should be united and stand in solidarity with each other. When this blue planet is viewed from space, there are no national boundaries to be seen.
• Irrespective of whether we have faith in religion or not, it’s good to be more compassionate. It makes us happier as individuals with a positive influence on our families and the neighborhood where we live.
• Watch Live: HHDL's two day teaching on Nagarjuna's "Precious Garland" from his residence in Dharamsala, India 8:00-9:30am Indian Standard Time on May 16-17, 2020. dalailama.com/live
• My mother was undoubtedly one of the kindest people I have ever known. She was truly wonderful and was loved, I am certain, by all who knew her. She was very compassionate and felt concern for everyone, glad to give food to others even if it meant she went hungry herself.
• The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our day to day lives.

Timothy Keller (twitter.com)

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• I am in the middle of a three part series on the Bible and race, being published by @gospelinlife. The first article was "The Bible and Race," which you can find here: quarterly.gospelinlife.com/the-bible-and-… The second article will be published in the June issue, entitled "The Bible and Racism."
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• If sex is like money, then porn is a massive devaluation of currency.
• From my book: amzn.to/2W2tIr7 bit.ly/2YhZof7 pic.twitter.com/uoKZy55TNf
• (1/3) Black America has been protesting long before this week. As we've seen, protests following a public murder have transitioned to riots and while the immediate reaction might be to condemn rioters, the gospel pushes us first to understand the pain of our brothers and sisters. pic.twitter.com/IofFnBNP9c
• (2/3) Systemic oppression disproportionately impacts black lives. Let us take a moment to consider that many of our communities of color are not okay right now. Let us honor the reality of grief caused by systemic oppression and grieve with them. pic.twitter.com/f1A83635HB
• (3/3) Let us pray for racial reconciliation across America and take time to consider the roles we play in systemic oppression as the church — because we do all play a role. There is no passive position in dignifying human life. pic.twitter.com/dnevxf95UV

Review of Religions (twitter.com)

• "Jesus (as) himself said, ‘For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of Him who sent me.’ [xi] Surely, if he came down from heaven, then to heaven he must have returned as all prophets of God have done." #Jesus #Heaven #Hell bit.ly/3gMD7wC
• ‘In our ever busy, material, and connected world, the daily prayers provide us with precious moments where we can disconnect from all that is worldly and focus on what which will truly help our well-being...’ #prayer #worship #islam reviewofreligions.org/23156/the-seco…
• ‘In accordance with the principles of justice, Islam offers provisions to ensure the absence of racist practices. These are inherent in the five pillars of faith.’ #racism #religion reviewofreligions.org/23185/religion…
• "Through my service to the Khalifa, I have had the opportunity to see things that have increased my faith and prove that this Khalifa is undoubtedly from God Almighty." bit.ly/2XCAHZK
• “His Holiness (aba) stated that the principal objective and task of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya was to stand on the frontlines protecting and guarding the institution of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya.” #NoLifeWithoutKhilafat reviewofreligions.org/23110/intervie…
• “His Holiness (aba) stated that the principal objective and task of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya was to stand on the frontlines protecting and guarding the institution of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya.” #NoLifeWithoutKhilafat reviewofreligions.org/23110/intervie…
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• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) indisputably condemned racism in his Farewell Sermon in 632 AD. His guidance on racial equality has inspired people for hundreds of years. bit.ly/3gG8Pvo pic.twitter.com/1lf39C2Wxi

Patheos Pagan (twitter.com)

• We need to put effort and energy into social justice both now and into the future in order to achieve true equality for everyone. These links might help. patheos.com/blogs/agora/20… @Sidney_Eileen
• Work with Peony on issues such as anger, anxiety, or banishing. Find assistance for your business. Protect yourself, family, or friends from danger, relieve nightmares or discover what is hidden. @3_Pagans patheos.com/blogs/3pagansa…
• Conspiracy theories are easy and addictive. Mysticism is not an easy alternative, but it generates real and authentic experiences in which we can find the kind of identity and meaning that conspiracies can never match. @utaodruid patheos.com/blogs/johnbeck…
• Oshún is an orisha that manifests in many different traditions. Even within Santeria she has many paths, or different incarnations, where she shows herself beautifully. patheos.com/blogs/voodooun… @LilithDorsey
• Feeling overwhelmed is a common refrain nowadays. Spurred by the knowledge that action makes me feel better, I began to make note of spellwork that helped me resist feeling overwhelmed and stuck. patheos.com/blogs/witchind… @bonmots2you
• This deck is a-m-a-z-i-n-g. patheos.com/blogs/thefairy… @alura08167877
• The question was asked of me recently “why is it necessary to wear robes in ritual”? @TansyFireDragon patheos.com/blogs/beneatht…
• I am ashamed that JK Rowling is associated with the witchcraft world. Her hurtful tweets against trans and non-binary people are basically shouts of “Cis White Women Matter!” in the era of Black Lives Matter and Pride month. patheos.com/blogs/starligh… @AstreaWrites

Carol Zaleski (twitter.com)

• Perhaps something not so obvious; something that from our current standpoint -- with the best of intentions -- we don't even recognize as a societal crime.
• prayers for a speedy recovery!
• Hooray! pic.twitter.com/udvUGcAV1c
• Thanks! -- I'll try it! :)
• What a fantastic syllabus! -- both in form and in presentation. Time for me to transcend Moodle. Can you point me toward the right platform or program for creating a course website like this? cheers, Carol
• I meant to say both in form and in content. Or maybe namarupa!
• Nope -- and the fact that it occurs to you wonder about this is sure proof!
• Thank you -- it means a great deal to hear you say that!

Jemar Tisby (twitter.com)

• My latest @TheAtlantic "Black people feel the pain and loss of black life as if it were our very own blood that had been brutalized—because it easily could have been." #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter theatlantic.com/family/archive…
• *Eve Ewing 🤦🏾‍♂️
• Even Ewing to all the editors (and really any other gatekeepers) contacting Black people right now... "You don't have to just call us when Race is Happening and then bench is later." 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 twitter.com/eveewing/statu…
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• Now is the time. We can delay no longer. Take down the flags, the statues, the symbols. The Confederacy fell and so must white supremacy. #TakeItDownOxford pic.twitter.com/XcxNWrjBVH
• I appreciate that. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Hope you'll leave a review!
• Man, I saw this drama unfold in slow motion. From small group of fundamentalist Christians to a constant topic on large websites and conferences and now an urban legend, "The Big Bad CRT Boogieman" (aka the biggest threat to contemporary Christianity).
• In his 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech, Martin Luther King Jr. said the nation had to respond to the "fierce urgency of now." His words still ring true. The time is now and long past to respond to the urgent need for racial justice. #ColorofCompromise thecolorofcompromise.com pic.twitter.com/DrryDVbMMJ