Editors Gillian Frank (Stony Brook University), Heather White (New College of Florida), and Bethany Moreton (University of Georgia) have issued a Call for Proposals for a new anthology on Histories of Sexuality and Religion in the 20th Century United States.
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On the passing of Jean Bethke Elshtain
by Dolores Morgan TrujilloWell-known ethicist and scholar Jean Bethke Elshtain of the University of Chicago recently passed away on August 11, 2013.
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Engaging whose religion?
by Claire MaIn late July, The Immanent Frame published a set of reflections on the Department of State's plans for a new office dedicated to engaging religion. Following an official announcement by Secretary Kerry on August 7th, scholars and policy commentators have continued to weigh in on the implications, challenges, and potential of the new Office of Faith-Based Community Initiatives.
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Egypt’s 18th Brumaire
by John D. BoyIn an essay published in the New York Times, Sheri Berman sees history repeating itself, tragically and farcically, in Egypt.
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More takes on the Office of Faith-Based Community Initiatives
by Dolores Morgan TrujilloFor those of you following The Immanent Frame's off the cuff discussion of the new State Department's office of religious engagement, officially announced as the Office of Faith-Based Community Initiatives, another perspective can be added into the mix.
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Ascetic faith in a modern world
by Claire MaJainism, a religion from India that emphasizes a disciplined adherence to non-violence, is one of the oldest religions in the world. Modern-day Jains, including those born in the United States, are learning to adapt and reinterpret their faith in a modern world.
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CFP: Post-Secularism Between Public Reason and Political Theology
by John D. BoyGuest Editors Camil Ungureanu and Lasse Thomassen are requesting submissions for a special issue of the journal The European Legacy scheduled for late 2014.
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The civil religion of “I have a dream”
by Claire MaThis Wednesday will mark the fiftieth anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s landmark "I have a dream" speech and the 1963 March on Washington. In commemoration of the great moment in American civil rights history, scholars and commentators have dedicated much of this past month to recognizing Dr. King's legacy. At Religion News Service, Yonat Shimron and Adelle M. Banks offer insights from academics of religion and discuss the speech's continued relevance.
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Catholic bishops on immigration reform
by Dolores Morgan TrujilloThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has undertaken a coordinated effort to preach the message of immigration reform in diocese across America as reported by The New York Times.