“The Lord of the Rings” vs. “Game of Thrones”
Tolkien's epic fantasy seems downright naive compared to George R.R. Martin's post-Cold War political parable
Monday, Jun 10, 2013 10:40 PM UTC 54Entertainment Religion Dispatches
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World’s longest funeral procession?
Cyclists around the world pedal together to commemorate fallen riders on the 10th annual Ride of Silence
Thursday, Jun 6, 2013 5:30 PM UTCLife Religion Dispatches
Do primates practice religion?
"The Bonobo and the Atheist" argues that the roots of religious life are deeply embedded in our biology
Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 3:43 PM UTC 11Life Religion Dispatches, Books
GOP congressman uses Bible to justify punishing the poor
Rep. Stephen Fincher's recent snafu proves that when quoting from the Good Book, context matters
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:42 PM UTC 57Social Religion Dispatches, The Bible
Should graduation ceremonies be multi-faith?
Student bodies are increasingly diverse, and yet many universities refuse to abandon their religious traditions
Friday, May 17, 2013 3:46 PM UTC 10Life Religion Dispatches, Graduation
Mormonism’s most dangerous morality lesson
Elizabeth Smart's ordeal reminds us that church members' self-worth is perilously predicated on sexual purity
Thursday, May 16, 2013 6:31 PM UTC 85Life Religion Dispatches, Mormonism
Religious right shuns black gay athlete
The movement's defense of Tebow in the wake of Collins' annoucement reveals the depths of its persecution complex
Thursday, May 9, 2013 8:05 PM UTC 37Life Religion Dispatches
Can the Church of Latter-day Saints accept its racist history?
In defiance of new scriptures, some members are still justifying a ban on black ordination as the will of God
Saturday, May 4, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 70Life Religion Dispatches, Mormonism
Can interfaith dialogue cure religious violence?
Four questions worth raising in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 9:23 PM UTC 18Life Religion Dispatches
Terrence Malick, divine director
In "To the Wonder," the reclusive auteur proves he's the most spiritual filmmaker working today
Sunday, Apr 28, 2013 5:00 PM UTCSocial Religion Dispatches
Religion’s media persecution complex
There is no secular conspiracy to curb religious news coverage. Audiences just aren't all that interested
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 10:01 PM UTC 15Social Religion Dispatches, Religion
“Where Islam meets America”: The making of Zaytuna College
In "Light Without Fire," author Scott Korb tells the story of America's first Muslim liberal arts college
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 6:38 PM UTCLife Religion Dispatches, Islam, Books
Christians should abandon Christianity
The author of "The Idolatry of God" says religion's become a commodity -- and a distraction
Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 4:00 PM UTC 66Social Religion Dispatches, Religion
Should atheists fight for religion in government?
Nonbelievers take note: Religious life tends to decline following breakdowns in the separation of church and state
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 6:50 PM UTC 53Life Religion Dispatches, Religion
Wichita throws down gauntlet to anti-abortionists
Four years after the murder of a prominent abortion provider, his clinic is once again open for business
Friday, Apr 12, 2013 2:49 PM UTCSocial Religion Dispatches, Abortion
Are the culture wars really over?
Views on sex, drugs and religion still dictate public policy decisions more than we might like to think
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 3:13 PM UTCPolitics Religion Dispatches
“The Bible,” brought to you by Walmart
The miniseries' corporate sponsors tell you as much about the production as the artists behind it
Monday, Apr 8, 2013 5:50 AM UTCEntertainment Religion Dispatches, The Bible
SCOTUS, civil religious court
Striking down Prop 8 and DOMA isn't just a fiduciary responsibility, it's a moral imperative
Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 6:18 PM UTCSocial Religion Dispatches
“Traditional marriage’s” lamest defense
When will conservatives let go of the idea that gay marriage threatens the future of the human race?
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 3:50 PM UTCSocial Religion Dispatches
“God loves Uganda,” hates gays
A new documentary examines the far-right's role in fomenting violent homophobia in the African nation
Monday, Apr 1, 2013 10:41 PM UTC 10Life Religion Dispatches, Uganda
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