Religion
What is CREC? The Christian nationalist group has a vision for America − and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s support
What is CREC? The Christian nationalist group has a vision for America − and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s support The Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) is a Christian nationalist group with a vision for America, supported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The CREC has a highly patriarchal and conservative interpretation of Scripture, which includes […]
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Video games teach students in this class how religion works in the modern world
Video games teach students in this class how religion works in the modern world Uncommon Courses from The Conversation U.S. highlights an unconventional approach to teaching “Religion and Gameworlds,” a course that explores how video games reflect and shape our understanding of religion in the modern world. The course uses popular video games, such as […]
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100 years ago, the Social Gospel movement pushed to improve workers’ lives – but also to promote its vision of Christian America
100 years ago, the Social Gospel movement pushed to improve workers’ lives – but also to promote its vision of Christian America The Social Gospel movement, which emerged 100 years ago, aimed to improve workers’ lives and promote a vision of Christian America, but also perpetuated white Christian nationalism and anti-immigrant rhetoric. The movement’s leaders […]
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100 years ago, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on parents’ rights in education – today, another case raises new questions
100 years ago, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on parents’ rights in education – today, another case raises new questions The Supreme Court is set to release a decision on Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case that raises questions about parental rights, religious freedom, and curricular content in public education. The case involves parents […]
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‘Loyal to the oil’ – how religion and striking it rich shape Canada’s hockey fandom
‘Loyal to the oil’ – how religion and striking it rich shape Canada’s hockey fandom The Edmonton Oilers’ connection to oil and religion has shaped Canada’s hockey fandom, with fans pinning their hopes on the team for redemption and national pride. Hockey is often referred to as “more than a game” in Canadian culture, with […]
⚽ Sports
Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope – but who are the Augustinians?
Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope – but who are the Augustinians? Pope Leo XIV’s election as pope marks a historic first: he is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine to be elected pope, and the first from North America. The […]
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Supreme Court’s one-sentence order closes the door to Catholic charter school – but leaves it open for future challenges
Supreme Court’s one-sentence order closes the door to Catholic charter school – but leaves it open for future challenges The US Supreme Court issued a 4-4 order on May 22, 2025, closing the door to Oklahoma’s attempt to create and fund a Roman Catholic charter school, St. Isidore of Seville. The court’s one-sentence opinion means […]
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Split Supreme Court blocks Oklahoma’s Catholic charter school − but future cases could hinge on whether charters are, at their core, public or private
Split Supreme Court blocks Oklahoma’s Catholic charter school − but future cases could hinge on whether charters are, at their core, public or private The US Supreme Court has blocked Oklahoma’s first religious charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, from opening due to a split decision (4-4) that leaves in place the […]
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Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court
Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court The Supreme Court is set to decide whether Oklahoma can operate its first faith-based charter school, St. Isidore, which would be funded by taxpayer dollars and offer a virtual K-12 education […]
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What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis
What will happen at the funeral of Pope Francis Pope Francis has chosen to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, a fifth-century church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, after expressing his desire to be interred there as early as 2015. The funeral rites will follow three stations: Preparation of […]
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