religion
Twist of Faith: Q&A With “God Land” Author Lyz Lenz
“Cultural Christianity’s power as moral currency is something society still uses to define who’s good and who’s bad. For women, for people of color especially, how you look, how you dress, how you act shapes how we interpret who’s in and who’s out.”
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What 17th Century Witch Burnings Teach Us About Evangelical Extremism
The descendants of those brought up amid the height of the witch-burning craze who became among the first to colonize settlements like Salem, Massachusetts, continuing the misogynistic and prejudiced witch trials in the United States.
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Swindling Faith: The Big Business of Prosperity Gospel
Prosperity gospel’s “believe it and receive it” message appeals to both the haves who want to increase their bounties and the have-nots who hope to transform their lives.
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Here, Now, Everywhere: Deborah E. Lipstadt’s New Book Charts the Resurgence of Antisemitism
Lipstadt’s uncompromising perspective is guaranteed to leave readers uneasy, no matter where they lie on the political spectrum.
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#ChurchToo: The Toxicity of Christian Complementarianism
The church’s views on sex entrench the power dynamics that contribute to the abuse of women (and the abuse of people of color and queer folks.)
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I Kissed Consent Goodbye: Purity Culture and Sexual Violence on Evangelical Christian Campuses
Purity is tarnished by sexual contact, regardless of circumstances, and the only recourse is to pray for a “second virginity.”
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The Woke Generation: “Muslim Girl” Author Explains How Millennials Are Shaking the Country up—in a Good Way
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is a mover and shaker.
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Stuck in the Media Spotlight, LGBTQ Muslims Often Feel Exploited
Queer Muslims have the difficult job of figuring out how to advocate for themselves and their communities.
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In Good Faith: Christ Was There for Me during My Abortion
When I tell my abortion story, I never forget to mention faith.
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Less Fear, More Queer: What’s Missing from a New Book on Sex, Shame, and Christianity
Shameless gives queer people little space to talk about their own visions of healthy, spiritual sexuality.
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