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Jonathan L. Walton

Jonathan L. Walton is assistant professor at Harvard Divinity School. His lastest book is: Watch This! The Ethics and Aesthetics of Black Religious Broadcasting (New York University Press).

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Religion Dispatches

From 'Hour of Power' to 'Minutes of Impotence'

It’s sink or swim for the “Prodigal Sons” of Televangelism like 30-year-old Frederick Price Jr. who takes over his father’s ministry after “Hip Hop Sunday”…
Jonathan L. Walton
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Religion Dispatches

Suffering Olympics: Is There Any Point to Comparing the Holocaust to Gaza?

A Jewish professor is under fire for comparing the suffering of Jews in WWII to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. Do these comparisons serve any purpose?
Jonathan L. Walton
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Religion Dispatches

Houston Megapastor to have his “Opening Day” at Yankee Stadium

Pastor Joel Osteen won’t have a home team advantage this weekend in the Bronx, but chances are the crowd will be with him. What’s this generation bringing to the Osteen brand?
Jonathan L. Walton
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