In the most recent issue of Religion (subscription required), a peer-reviewed journal which publishes original research in the comparative and interdisciplinary study of religion, a number of TIF contributors reflect on the subject of this special issue, The Study of American Religion: Critical Reflections on Specialization.
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Religion and the Olympics
by Taline CoxThe 2012 Summer Olympics are set to begin tonight with the Opening Ceremonies, and many different news outlets are taking a deeper look at how the Olympics have dealt with religion.
July 27, 2012
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Voting for an atheist?
by Candice ScharfIn a recent article, Religion News Service discusses a Gallup poll survey, in which a majority of Americans said they would vote for a "well-qualified" atheist for President.
July 30, 2012
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Monsignor William J. Lynn sentenced
by Wei ZhuReligion News Service reports that Monsignor William J. Lynn, the secretary for clergy at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the first U.S. Catholic official convicted for covering up the sexual abuse of children, has been sentenced to 3-6 years on jail after his conviction June 22.
August 1, 2012
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Does the afterlife exist?
by Taline CoxLast week, The John Templeton Foundation awarded a professor at the University of California, Riverside a $5 million dollar grant to study the afterlife.
August 3, 2012
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Survey for The Immanent Frame
by The EditorsAs The Immanent Frame's five year anniversary is soon approaching, it is important to take time for reflection, and consider what we has been doing well, what needs improvement, and how we can better engage our audience.
August 6, 2012
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Contextualising Jihadi Thought
by The EditorsIn the recent publication, Contextualising Jihadi Thought, editors Jeevan Deol and Zaheer Kazmi compile cross-disciplinary analysis on the concept of jihadism and its impact on Middle Eastern, South Asian, and European countries.
August 6, 2012
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Loss of faith in religious institutions
by Candice ScharfNPR recently reported on a Gallup poll, which showed Americans' faith in organized religion and religious institutions has declined.
August 7, 2012
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Mormon appointed to White House faith-based advisory council
by Candice ScharfRecently, Religion News Service reported that President Obama had appointed the first Mormon member to his faith-based advisory council.
August 8, 2012
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Studying religion
by Wei ZhuOver at Foreign Policy, anthropologist Scott Atran writes about the need for more social scientists to study how religion affects and underpins human behavior and thought; and not just simply how religion correlates with economic or political issues.
August 9, 2012