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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

Pawlenty Stars in American Civil Religion: The Movie

A mythical American history with Protestant sensibilities and heroes.
Michael J. Altman
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What Was Your Sign?, Pro-War MLK, & Benched for a Headscarf

RD would like to see a tallit on the basketball court.
Michael J. Altman
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GOP Hopeful Herman Cain: Jesus was “The Perfect Conservative”

Tea party favorite courts the religious right.
Michael J. Altman
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