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Michael J. Altman

Michael J. Altman is professor of religious studies at the University of Alabama. He is currently writing a new book, Wrestling with Religion: Working Theories of Culture. 

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Religion Dispatches

Muslims Wearing Things, Tea Party Chastised on Nazi Talk, and Politicking in Church

RD’s weekly review doesn’t flinch when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shows up in a Stetson.
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Religion Dispatches

Christians are ‘Jerks,’ The New Scopes Trial, Pastafarians’ Rights

RD’s weekly review, nearly as hoary as the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Michael J. Altman
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Ponzi Pastor, Bacon Terrorism, & Spiritual Jewelry

RD’s weekly review, unafraid to lose Facebook friends since 2010.
Michael J. Altman
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