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  • The Bishop's Gambit

    The Bishop's Gambit
    2025/01/10
    In a bold response to the MAGA agenda, Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Robert McIlroy as Bishop of Washington, DC, signaling the Vatican’s commitment to immigration, environmental justice, and a moral counter to Trump-era politics. RNS Vatican correspondent Claire Jean Grave explores the significance of this appointment and its implications for faith and power in the United States.
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    20 分
  • Crosses at the Border

    Crosses at the Border
    2024/12/20
    The Southern US border is often portrayed as a battleground, but the reality is far more nuanced. RNS reporter, Aleja Hertzler-McCain unpacks the way faith communities in Brownsville, Texas are responding to immigration challenges in diverse ways—offering resources, advocating for systemic change, and, for some, seizing moments of evangelism. Religious leaders grapple with fear, opportunity, and shifting policies while striving to uphold human dignity in a time of uncertainty.
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    21 分
  • A Keffiyeh Conundrum: the Politics of Baby Jesus

    A Keffiyeh Conundrum: the Politics of Baby Jesus
    2024/12/13
    A keffiyeh-wrapped Baby Jesus in nativity scenes, including one recently displayed at the Vatican, has sparked controversy and challenged traditional images of Christ’s birth. This provocative symbol brings attention to the political realities of modern-day Bethlehem and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, prompting deeper questions about the connections between faith, resistance, and justice. RNS Reporter Yonat Shimron joins us to probe the depth of meaning behind the symbols.
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    22 分
  • Elon Musk: “Prophet-in-Chief”?

    Elon Musk: “Prophet-in-Chief”?
    2024/12/06
    Examining Elon Musk’s “shadow gospel” and how his surprising alliance with conservative Christians is forged through shared enemies and a powerful exchange of influence. From critiques of “wokeness” to ideological battles shaping faith and politics, they explore what Musk’s rise as a “cultural Christian” means for the balance of religion, politics, and power.
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    27 分
  • Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth

    Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth
    2024/11/29
    Live from the American Academy of Religion, Amanda Henderson speaks with Cheryl Townsend Gilkes, a leading scholar, sociologist, and ordained Baptist minister, about the enduring power of African American spirituals. Discover how these songs of survival and liberation expose lies, sustain communities, and offer a prophetic voice for justice in today’s political climate.
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    15 分
  • Alpha Jesus and the Bro-ing of the American Church

    Alpha Jesus and the Bro-ing of the American Church
    2024/11/22
    Katelyn Beaty, author and co-host of Saved by the City, joins to examine the striking gender shift in evangelical churches, where Gen Z men now outnumber women in the pews. Beaty explores how pastors are adopting hyper-masculine tactics, from Monster Truck-style events to “Indiana Jesus,” to appeal to men seeking structure and belonging. Meanwhile, young women are walking away, rejecting spaces that feel increasingly shaped by political polarization and outdated gender roles.
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    18 分
  • Why Muslim Voters Feel Betrayed

    Why Muslim Voters Feel Betrayed
    2024/11/15
    Colorado State Rep. Iman Jodeh reflects on the political conundrums faced by Muslim voters amid the Gaza genocide and a growing sense of betrayal by traditional political allies. Jodeh shares how her community channeled feelings of abandonment and anger into advocacy, pressing lawmakers for accountability and grappling with the hard choices of the recent election. From her unique position as the first Muslim and Palestinian legislator in Colorado, she offers insight into the resilience and determination required to demand justice in a fraught political landscape.
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    28 分
  • Rejecting the ‘God of Trump’

    Rejecting the ‘God of Trump’
    2024/11/08
    In this deeply challenging conversation, Dr. Miguel De La Torre confronts the “God of Trump” — a figure he sees as rooted in colonialism, capitalism, and dominance — and argues that for the most marginalized among us, true faith might mean embracing hopelessness over the comforting (and often dangerous) promises of hope. For De La Torre, democracy has always been fragile, especially for those marginalized by race, immigration status, or economic inequality. Speaking with Amanda Henderson, he explores a theology of hopelessness that enables radical resistance in an age of political oppression.
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    25 分