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There is Only One God… And We Don’t Believe in Him

On being Jewish and atheist. 

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Spiritual (And Jewish), But Not Religious

Among other things, the Pew poll gives us the fascinating statistic that almost half of "Jews of no religion" are nonetheless believers.

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Losing Their ‘Religion’

American Jewish history is the history of Jewish grappling with the American (and Protestant) category of religion. At the moment, it’s not working out so well.

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Opportunity Knocks in Pew Results

So the ground is shifting beneath our feet—what else is new?

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And What of the Non-Jewish Jews?

The Pew poll revealed a significant number of Americans who, despite having no apparent reason to do so, identify as Jews. 

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Good News for Jewish Justice

As an organizer my question is: Where are American Jews now?

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Five Flood Stories You Didn’t Know About

The Flood story forces us to grapple with the deeply impersonal forces of the universe that are set against human civilization.

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Rape-Marriage of Nigerian Girls is ‘Biblical Marriage’

Nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls have been ripped from their desks and chairs, notebooks and pencils,...

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War Is Not “Hell” It’s “Sin”: Jews and Muslims Hunger Strike Against Violence

Five things happened to our ancestors of the 17th of Tammuz and five things happened on...

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As Gaza Burns, Jews Disagree, Protest & Pray

Human rights groups methodically tally each man, woman and child killed in Gaza (797 as...

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Elie Wiesel Distorts Bible in Controversial “Child Sacrifice” Ad

A close look at scripture challenges Elie Wiesel's narcissistic new tale of exceptionalism.

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Conservative Bishops Still Mad at Pope; Oligarch Launches Orthodox Network;...

Heads up: next week Mexico will host the International Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans and Intersex...

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Jewishness Per Square Inch, Medieval Edition

Who doesn’t love a hairy naked ape-man?

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Does the Multifaith Model Work?

A university tests the not-always-holy waters.

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Gambian Leaders Portray Anti-Gay Law as Defense of Islam, Ugandan Politicians...

Gambia: President, Foreign Minister Portray Anti-Gay Persecution as Defense of Islam, Africa We have reported...

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Jewish Studies Is a Free-Speech Zone, and It Needs to Stay That Way

Why I left Hillel.

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Jews Violate Their Own Beliefs, Conservative Christians Say

A group of interdenominational conservative Christian clergy (plus professor) quietly released a statement on Passover/Good Friday titled,...

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Hagee’s New Film Uses Jews and Science to Prove Christian, Pro-US God

Blood, warfare, and Nostradamus-style speculation make for good entertainment.

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A Nazi, a Jewish Prisoner, and a “Magic” Bible, Or, Christian Romance Fiction...

Is there a prize for most offensive conversion narrative?

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Australia’s Harsh Refugee Policies Stirring Backlash; Malawi Court Sides With...

The current issue of ILGA-Europe’s Destination EQUALITY magazine focuses on reconciling sexual orientation, gender identity,...

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