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By Lauren Pond

Dear Readers,Today marks the beginning of Sightings’ summer hiatus…

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By Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood

Seventy years ago, the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag was…

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By Sarah Hammerschlag

"[T]hey were made of the same cloth as we, they were average human…

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The Fullness of Life: Remembering Jürgen Moltmann

By Janna Gonwa

On June 3rd, after 98 years on this earth, Jürgen Moltmann entered…

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Liberalism’s Identity Irresolution

By Timothy Gutmann

In the United States today, the culture wars are said to divide…

May 31, 2024
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Asking the Right Questions about Genetic Engineering

By David Barr

Reservations about human genetic engineering generally fall into two…

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The Passion of Bitcoin Jesus

By William Schultz

Bitcoin Jesus had it all. Wealth. Fame. The nickname "Bitcoin Jesus."…

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Demon Slayer: Pop Religion and Japanese Anime

By Bruce Winkelman

Visitors to movie theaters across the United States recently had the…

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Through the eyes, ears, and keyboards of a diverse group of writers, Sightings displays a kaleidoscope of religious activity: a reflection of how religious currents are shaping and being shaped in the world.

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