Mar 27, 20249 min read
Palestine, Genocide, and Wishy-Washy Liberal Protestants
A few weeks ago the New York Times found it newsworthy that a group of black ministers spoke out in opposition to US/Israeli atrocities...
Dec 26, 202110 min read
New Lyrics for a Classic Hymn: "Dejlig Er Jorden"
I am pleased to share a new English translation—or singable free paraphrase—of an iconic Danish hymn, Dejlig Er Jorden. This is the tune...
Sep 14, 20206 min read
Hegemonic Half-Truths: Why 9/11 Didn't Really Strengthen the Religious Right in the Long Run
This post is cross-published here on Narrative Paths Journal I fielded a query from a University of Tennessee campus newspaper about...
Oct 11, 20176 min read
True and Useful Generalizations About U.S. Religion in 1000 Words or Less
Before I began my previous post, I imagined an introduction to set up a lightly edited version of some notes I prepared for a reporter....
Jul 27, 20174 min read
Why are Religious Leftists Building Luxury Condominiums Outside My Window? How Can I Defend Them?
NOTE: I've tagged this for "oldies but goodies," partly because it's a follow-up to my piece on Chris Hedges referenced below, and...