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The German peasants were among the first to try to unlock the revolutionary potential of Reformation teachings to fight social and economic injustice.
Early Christian texts reveal how the birth of Christ reflected ideas of the day − in some illustrations, midwives helped the Virgin Mary give birth.
Marko Rupnik’s art is on display in many churches. Should his paintings be removed in light of recent allegations?
Research shows that religious people who actively participate in religious gatherings tend to have a more positive experience of Christmas, with expectations largely fulfilled.
A folklorist explains the prehistoric origins of the mythical Easter Bunny and why this longstanding cultural symbol keeps returning each spring.
The crowd surge at the Astroworld festival that killed 10 people and injured hundreds highlights the messianic nature of rappers.
Nigeria’s TB Joshua wasn’t just known for his evangelism and controversies. He was also a beloved philanthropist.
The National Prayer Breakfast has been a time to forge friendships. But, as a scholar says, Trump used it to praise his accomplishments, malign his enemies, and thank God for being on his side.
The Catholic Church has historically been unwilling to extend full priesthood to women. However, Pope Francis could take the lead in ordaining women to become deacons, a scholar says.
Family is not a clearly defined structure in the story: It isn’t biological or reflective of some ‘norm.’ It is instead a choice to stick together, come what may.
The Alabama state auditor defended Roy Moore, citing Mary and Joseph. A scholar goes back to early Christian texts texts to explain lesser-known beliefs about the relationship.
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Distinguished Professor of Humanities Emerita, College of the Holy Cross
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Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies, Michigan State University
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Professor of Public Theology in the Department of Beliefs and Practices, Faculty of Theology, at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Free University of Amsterdam), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Department of Religion Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Anthropology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professeure titulaire, Faculté des arts, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Professor of History, Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Professor of History and Gender Studies, Boise State University