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In quest to infuse more religion into Texas schools, advocates say courts are now on their side

Past efforts to allow more religion in public schools have been hamstrung by legal challenges. But those on the religious right feel empowered by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

The Texas Tribune

Early-medieval stash of 'devil's money' found at cult site in the Netherlands

Researchers think the site in the Netherlands may have been used for pagan worship in reaction to the spread of Christianity.

LiveScience

The Strange Case of The Immortality Key

Many people depicted in a supposedly "groundbreaking" book on psychedelics and religion are now speaking out against it.

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Not just the Jubilee: The best events in Rome in 2025, from art to archaeology

The Papal Jubilee is Rome’s biggest deal in this year, but 2025 is also filled with exciting art exhibitions, festivals and events worth travelling for

The Independent UK

Pensioner who left Christianity to become escort at 72 has never been happier

A pensioner who left christianity to become an escort at 72 has never been happier and says she “loves” her new life.

The Independent UK

15 Years Ago, Dante's Inferno Became The Most Edgelord Action Video Game Ever

'Dante's Inferno' is a pretty shameless 'God of War' ripoff, but it's a game that feels compelling in spite of itself. A fascinating time capsule of gaming trends.

Inverse

Legal rights groups urge school leaders not to adopt Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum

The coalition of legal organizations told Texas school district leaders that it would “take any action” necessary to protect the rights of students and their families.

The Texas Tribune

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ICE Agents in Churches ‘Does Not Bode Well for the Future of Religion’ in America

“They’re de facto endorsing government interference with the church—the very government interference with the church that they've complained about in the past.”

Texas Observer

Yogi got it wrong. It’s the saffron brigade that needs to learn from Indonesia president’s DNA remark

Prabowo Subianto may have intended it to be just an ice-breaker, but he waded right into a hot button political topic for his hosts with his declaration that a DNA test had shown him to have traces of “Indian ancestry”. In doing so, he also showed a mirror to India.

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Voices: Bishop Budde’s ‘woke’ sermon wasn’t an ambush – it was a reminder of basic Christian values

COMMENT: The very fact that Trump and the right have reacted so badly over Bishop Budde’s ‘meek and mild’ sermon suggests they aren’t well acquainted with either the Bible or Christianity, writes Kat Brown

The Independent UK

Attitudes toward Christian nationalism don’t just boil down to views on race, religion and history − research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role

The concept of Christian nationalism has taken center stage in many Americans’ minds as either the greatest threat to democracy or its only savior.

The Conversation

Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the importance of Pope Francis’ choice to head the church in DC

Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

The Conversation

Texas GOP chair claims church-state separation is a myth as lawmakers, pastors prep for “spiritual battle”

Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center public life around their faith.

The Texas Tribune

Conservative Push For More Christianity In Public Schools

Debate over incorporating Christianity in U.S. public schools intensifies, raising concerns about religious freedom and historical accuracy.

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Jimmy Carter's Faith And Diplomacy: A Unique Legacy

Explore the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, a man of faith and diplomacy, advocating for peace and equality.

The Conversation

New Year’s Eve celebrates St. Silvester – the 4th-century pope whose legend shaped ideas of church and state

On Dec. 31, while many people are preparing for their New Years Eve parties, some Roman Catholic Christians will also mark the feast day for St. Silvester.

The Guardian - UK

The birth of Jesus would probably have been forgotten – if it wasn’t for a plague

When a terrifying Ebola-like pandemic struck the Roman empire, Christianity offered solutions that the old ways didn’t, says academic and author Jonathan Kennedy

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What do you know about Jesus Christ, the man? Test your knowledge of biblical archaeology

How much do you know about the archaeology of early Christianity? Take our quiz to find out.

The Guardian - US

‘God is not done with America’: Trump supporters take victory lap at star-studded Turning Point USA event

AmericaFest showcased Maga’s commitment to mobilizing conservative evangelicals into the Republican party base

LiveScience

What if the Persians had defeated Alexander the Great?

The world we live in might be unrecognizable if Alexander the Great had been defeated by the Persians.

LiveScience

Science news this week: Killer squirrels and an unexpected amulet

Dec. 20, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

The Independent UK

Mysterious amulet discovered in Germany could rewrite history

A third century amulet discovered in an excavation site in Germany provides evidence of spread of Christianity during early Roman Empire

Reason

The Day the Pope Met a Psychedelic Evangelist

Pharmacological Perennialism crossed paths with the Catholic Church at a previously unreported "holy meeting."

Salon

Using "religious freedom" to fight back

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on how some churches "created a permission structure for cruelty on a massive scale"

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