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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

Christmas Candy Jesus, Black Magi, Jewish Xmas

RD thinks the 73% of Americans who celebrate a Jesus-less Christmas are just fine.
Michael J. Altman
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Religion Dispatches

TV’s 9 Best Christmas (and 1 Festivus) Clips

I’m dreaming of a televised Christmas. Just like the ones I used to know.
Michael J. Altman
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Religion Dispatches

WikiLeaks Strikes the Vatican, a Camel in the Pews, and Luke Skywalker Tolerance

RD’s religion roundup only had 6 drinks before meeting Billy Graham.
Michael J. Altman
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