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‘You can see it as a revenge fantasy’: The new book arguing that enslaved people co-authored the Bible
God’s Ghostwriters by Candida Moss aims to shine a light on the contributions to Christianity by imprisoned workers
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Byzantine Religion: A Pillar of the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire, often referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire, existed for over a thousand years (330-1453 CE). While rooted in Roman traditions, the Byzantines developed a unique religious identity centered around Eastern Christianity. This article explores the intricacies of Byzantine religion, its characteristics, controversies, and lasting influence.
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Pope accepts resignation of Polish bishop after gay orgy scandal in diocese
Vatican did not say why Grzegorz Kaszak was resigning, but priest from his diocese faced criminal investigation
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Inside the anti-LGBTQ effort to put Christianity back in schools
Some Christian pastors and politicians argue that school prayer would prevent children from identifying as transgender. LGBTQ rights advocates are fighting back.
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The Great Dechurching looks at why people are leaving churches
A new book looks at why millions of Americans left church — and what might bring them back.
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Our retreat from Christianity doesn’t mean we’ve lost our sense of morality
Those who moan that we’re losing our religion are quick to demonise the most vulnerable
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Pope says 'backward' U.S. conservatives have replaced faith with ideology
Pope Francis has blasted the “backwardness” of some conservatives in the U.S. Catholic Church. He says they have replaced faith with ideology and that a correct understanding of Catholic doctrine allows for change over time.
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Catholicism held my family in its sway for decades – but it hid from me a vital truth | Georgina Lawton
A secret at the heart of my life was never addressed. Then meeting a power-mad priest helped me realise this was no way to live, says writer Georgina Lawton
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The weirdness of youtube's algorithm
So, do thousands of fundamentalists watch plate tectonics videos and then want to listen to hymns? WTF?
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Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis, Announces Film About Jesus – Report
Martin Scorsese is on a post-Cannes tour of Italy where over the weekend the director, known for having a religious bent, met with Pope Francis and announced that he will make a film about Jesus. &…
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Predictions about the decline of Christianity in America may be premature
The cross, and the empty tomb. Both Christian symbols are bookends to the Easter story. One symbolizes the tragic execution of Jesus while the other represents the Christian belief in his resurrection, and the claim that death does not have the final word on him or his followers.
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Church child sex abuse allegations from more than 600 victims detailed in new report
Alleged church sexual abuse of more than 600 children under the Baltimore Catholic Church detailed in new report from Maryland Attorney General.
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Pope John Paul II covered up child abuse as cardinal in Poland, says report
The late Polish pope John Paul II knew about child abuse in Poland's Catholic church years before becoming pontiff and helped cover it up, private broadcaster TVN reported Sunday.
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Catholic church uses paedophile’s death to try to block NSW survivor’s lawsuit
Case is latest in series where church seeks to capitalise on landmark ruling that a priest’s death meant church could not receive a fair trial
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How Surprised Should We Be When Christians Express Hate?
This is going to be a short one. Most of you reading these words will already be familiar with what I'm about to say. It may even remind you of thoughts you've had countless times. I'm writing it because some people still need to hear it.
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The truth behind the 'He Gets Us' ads for Jesus airing during the Super Bowl
In between star-studded advertisements and a whole lot of football, this year’s Super Bowl watchers are being taken to church. “He Gets Us,” a campaign to promote Jesus and Christianity, is running two ads during the game as part of a staggering $100 million media investment. To many, the spots will be nothing new: “He Gets Us” content has been peppering TV screens, billboards and social media feeds since a national launch in 2022.
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Behind the Inclusive-Sounding Ads of this $100 Million PR-Blitz-for-Jesus it's the Same Old Conservative Christian Fantasy
This month, a $100 million advertising campaign and website have been launched nationwide to help a particular figure rebrand. In the current climate, just who, do you think, might warrant such a massive PR blitz?
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Losing their religion: why US churches are on the decline
As the US adjusts to an increasingly non-religious population, thousands of churches are closing each year – probably accelerated by Covid
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A mass exodus from Christianity is underway in America
While the number of Americans who celebrate Christmas as a cultural holiday is going strong, there has been a shocking rise in the number of people ditching Christianity — what sociologists call “nonverts.” Pew Research Center estimates that Christians will be a minority of Americans by 2070 if current trends continue.
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Is a Deceased Pope Tapped with a Silver Hammer to Verify He's Dead?
Does part of the process of determining that a Pope has died call for him to be tapped on the forehead with a silver hammer?
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