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Religion Dispatches

Eight General Seminary Professors “Resign" Without Their Knowledge

Things have gone off the rails at NYC’s General Theological Seminary in a spectacular way.
Anthea Butler
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Religion Dispatches

New Accusations Force the Question: Will Bishops “Be Held Accountable” on Sexual Abuse, as Francis Promised?

It’s been just two months since Pope Francis declared, to the skepticism of victims’ rights groups, that “Catholic bishops ‘will be held accountable’ for failing to protect children from sexual abuse…
Patricia Miller
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Religion Dispatches

The NFL's Prayer Problem

Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah was penalized last night for praying in the end zone after returning an interception for a touchdown. Tim Tebow has similarly prayed — although, apparently…
Sarah Posner
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Religion Dispatches

Christians and Cage Fighting, From “Fight Church” to Mark Driscoll

The pastors who promote MMA describe it as a sport through which to recapture man’s “God given attributes” of “aggressiveness” and “competitiveness.” I couldn’t help but think of Mark Driscoll.
Jessica Johnson
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Auditing the Hindu American Foundation’s Claims of “Hinduphobia”

Political Research Associates
Jewish Currents
The group regularly misclassifies anti-Asian racism, anti-Muslim violence, and criticism of Hindu nationalism as anti-Hindu hate.
American and saffron flags around a framed picture of the deity Ram.
Press

What is the ‘Seven Mountains Mandate’ and how is it linked to political extremism in the US?

Political Research Associates
The Conversation
Vance Boelter, who allegedly shot Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, on June 14, 2025, studied at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas. The group is a Bible school linked to the New Apostolic Reformation.
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Religion Dispatches

Egypt Goes After Gays to Silence Islamist Critics; South Africa's 'Open Mosque' is Closed; Global LGBT Recap

In the U.S., two major religious right gatherings are taking place this weekend. The Values Voter Summit will draw thousands of conservative religious activists to Washington, D.C. to get fired up for…
Peter Montgomery
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Religion Dispatches

More Religion in Politics? New Poll’s Findings May Be Overhyped

A day after headlines heralding Americans’ desire for more religion in politics and public life, the citizenry’s wish has been granted. A quick scan of national newspapers shows many religious and…
Diane Winston
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Religion Dispatches

Pope Francis: Culture Warriors Out, “Collaboration and Consultation” In

If the Obama administration’s blanket rule for foreign policy is “Don’t do stupid stuff,” it appears that Pope Francis’ rule of thumb for the Catholic bishops is “Don’t be a jerk.” The replacement of…
Patricia Miller
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Religion Dispatches

At the UN, Conservative Christian Agenda Cloaked in Human Rights Language

U.S. conservatives join forces with authoritarian regimes at the UN to resist LGBTQ rights
Austin Dacey
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