Chelsea Wolfe says witchcraft and sobriety informed her latest album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Witchcraft’s influence has meant an increased attentiveness to letting each record “be what it wants to be,” the singer, songwriter and musician says. The post Chelsea Wolfe says...
View ArticleFor Black ‘nones’ who leave religion, what’s next?
(RNS) — When Black Americans leave religion, they rarely leave it altogether. But even as they retain elements of Christian culture, what other communities are they embracing beyond the church? The...
View ArticleJordan Peterson wrestles with God
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (RNS) — In a new lecture tour to support a forthcoming book, the psychologist and public intellectual hews ever closer to Christianity, tantalizing fans who take their cues on...
View Article‘Black Liturgies’ book offers prayers for Black-centered spiritual liberation
(RNS) — Cole Arthur Riley on doubt, embodiment and writing a prayer book to a God she’s not convinced exists. The post ‘Black Liturgies’ book offers prayers for Black-centered spiritual liberation...
View ArticleFreethought Democrats object to Pastor Jack Hibbs as guest chaplain, say he’s...
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'I think there is a real problem with our new speaker and his ability to accept religious pluralism, diversity, and inclusion in a way that can work for our country and our diverse...
View ArticleFreethought Caucus’ Huffman invites Christian nationalism critic to State of...
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The invite is the latest move by the Congressional Freethought Caucus to elevate criticism of Christian nationalism. The post Freethought Caucus’ Huffman invites Christian...
View ArticlePoll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning, and half think...
(RNS) — There is also growing concern among an array of religious Americans that their beliefs are in conflict with mainstream American culture. The post Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence...
View ArticleAfrican spiritualities are attracting Black Americans as a source of pride...
(RNS) — Ancestral veneration, Haitian Vodou, Brazilian Candomblé, Cuban Santería and Ifá have gained attention among Black adults, who see it as an occasion to reconnect with their heritage and...
View ArticleReligious affairs expert Thomas Bowen moves from city of Washington to White...
WASHINGTON (RNS) — While shifting to national and international issues, he will still be acting as a clergyperson in the city that he has long served. The post Religious affairs expert Thomas Bowen...
View ArticleKatie Pruitt continues to probe life as a ‘recovering Catholic’ on new album
(RNS) — ‘Mantras,’ Pruitt’s sophomore album, explores the fraught nature of leaving one’s childhood religion. The post Katie Pruitt continues to probe life as a ‘recovering Catholic’ on new album...
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