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The TV future: Where does Colbert go next?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The TV future: Where does Colbert go next?” The TV future: Where does Colbert go next? Terry Mattingly
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Scottie Scheffler is a believer, but golf isn’t the focus
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Scottie Scheffler is a believer, but golf isn’t the focus” Scottie Scheffler is a believer, but golf isn’t the…
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Is this news? The IRS says "churches" can "endorse" politicians
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Is this news? The IRS says "churches" can "endorse" politicians” Is this news? The IRS says "churches" can…
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Hard questions for Christians camps, after the flooding in the Texas hills
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Hard questions for Christians camps, after the flooding in the Texas hills” Hard questions for Christians camps…
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New York Times “gets” a few young conservative women
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “New York Times “gets” a few young conservative women” New York Times “gets” a few young conservative women Terry…
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The Damascus bombing: Church history plus violent politics
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The Damascus bombing: Church history plus violent politics” The Damascus bombing: Church history plus violent…
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Amy Coney Barrett: The same radical Catholic the New York Times feared?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Amy Coney Barrett: The same radical Catholic the New York Times feared?” Amy Coney Barrett: The same radical…
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Democrats courting men: What’s faith got to do with it?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Democrats courting men: What’s faith got to do with it?” Democrats courting men: What’s faith got to do with it?…
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Thus saith BBC: Young males love (Russian) Orthodoxy
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “IThus saith BBC: Young males love (Russian) Orthodoxy” Thus saith BBC: Young males love (Russian) Orthodoxy Terry…
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Our home is not like other homes
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Our home is not like other homes” Our home is not like other homes Terry Mattingly
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Is Leo XIV worried about fake AI videos, or something deeper?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Is Leo XIV worried about fake AI videos, or something deeper?” Is Leo XIV worried about fake AI videos, or…
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What do you know? Big news is Pope Leo XIV v. team Donald Trump
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “What do you know? Big news is Pope Leo XIV v. team Donald Trump” What do you know? Big news is Pope Leo XIV v…
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What does a cross mean? That’s a political question now
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “What does a cross mean? That’s a political question now” What does a cross mean? That’s a political question now…
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Next up: The question is, “What kind of pope?”
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Next up: The question is, “What kind of pope?”” Next up: The question is, “What kind of pope?” Terry Mattingly
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Ms. Aslan is a Hollywood passion play for our times
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Ms. Aslan is a Hollywood passion play for our times” Ms. Aslan is a Hollywood passion play for our times Terry…
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Global religious freedom: What are the crucial issues in 2025?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Global religious freedom: What are the crucial issues in 2025?” Global religious freedom: What are the crucial…
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When do “religious communities” become controversial?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “When do “religious communities” become controversial? ” When do “religious communities” become controversial?…
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If trends in religion don’t confuse you, then pay attention
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “If trends in religion don’t confuse you, then pay attention” If trends in religion don’t confuse you, then pay…
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Why are (fill in the blanks) churches shrinking?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Why are (fill in the blanks) churches shrinking?” Why are (fill in the blanks) churches shrinking? Terry Mattingly
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Democrats and babies? Religion plays a role in that puzzle
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Democrats and babies? Religion plays a role in that puzzle” Democrats and babies? Religion plays a role in that…
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There’s more to the Wheaton College wars than politics
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “There’s more to the Wheaton College wars than politics” There’s more to the Wheaton College wars than politics…
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Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s spiritual seekers
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s spiritual seekers” Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s spiritual seekers Terry…
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That Pope Francis memoir: Did it answer any big questions?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “That Pope Francis memoir: Did it answer any big questions?” That Pope Francis memoir: Did it answer any big…
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What was the BIG IDEA of March for Life 2025?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “What was the BIG IDEA of March for Life 2025?” What was the BIG IDEA of March for Life 2025? Terry Mattingly
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Yes, news consumers can feel journalists' love for Episcopal Church
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Yes, news consumers can feel journalists' love for Episcopal Church” Yes, news consumers can feel journalists'…
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RIP, Coach Mac: Why journalists struggled to “get” Promise Keepers
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “RIP, Coach Mac: Why journalists struggled to “get” Promise Keepers” RIP, Coach Mac: Why journalists struggled to…
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WSJ misses a religion "ghost" in the plight of unmarried young adults
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “WSJ misses a religion "ghost" in the plight of unmarried young adults” WSJ misses a religion "ghost" in the…
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The New York Times explores abortion, faith, pain and maybe sin
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The New York Times explores abortion, faith, pain and maybe sin” The New York Times explores abortion, faith…
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Were there any actual religion-news stories in 2024? Maybe, maybe not
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Were there any actual religion-news stories in 2024? Maybe, maybe not” Were there any actual religion-news…
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Christmas is coming in Syria: Will it be safe for believers to celebrate?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Christmas is coming in Syria: Will it be safe for believers to celebrate?” Christmas is coming in Syria: Will it…
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Mountain folks leaning on each other, leaning into faith
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Mountain folks leaning on each other, leaning into faith” Mountain folks leaning on each other, leaning into…
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A "new" old story: Yes, young males are joining some Orthodox parishes
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “A "new" old story: Yes, young males are joining some Orthodox parishes” A "new" old story: Yes, young males are…
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The New York Times finds a way to cover persecution in Nigeria
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The New York Times finds a way to cover persecution in Nigeria” The New York Times finds a way to cover…
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Religion reporters may struggle to cover the sins of powerful clergy
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Religion reporters may struggle to cover the sins of powerful clergy” Religion reporters may struggle to cover…
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The New Yorker (believe it or not) offers a must-read look at pro-life work during Trump 2.0
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The New Yorker (believe it or not) offers a must-read look at pro-life work during Trump 2.0” The New Yorker…
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Religion and Trump 2024: What changed? What didn’t change?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Religion and Trump 2024: What changed? What didn’t change? ” Religion and Trump 2024: What changed? What didn’t…
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Any link here? God, guns and gays, "deplorables" and now "garbage" voters
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Any link here? God, guns and gays, "deplorables" and now "garbage" voters ” Any link here? God, guns and gays…
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Jesus is Lord! The hot words this week for Kamala Harris
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Jesus is Lord! The hot words this week for Kamala Harris ” Jesus is Lord! The hot words this week for Kamala…
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If 50% of U.S. Christians skip the 2024 election, is that a "real" news story?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “If 50% of U.S. Christians skip the 2024 election, is that a "real" news story?” If 50% of U.S. Christians skip…
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Concerning Dallas super pastors behaving badly
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Concerning Dallas super pastors behaving badly” Concerning Dallas super pastors behaving badly Terry Mattingly
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Faith during the Helene floods: Yes, this is an essential part of the story
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Faith during the Helene floods: Yes, this is an essential part of the story” Faith during the Helene floods: Yes…
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Young men joining churches: The New York Times asks if that's good or bad
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Young men joining churches: The New York Times asks if that's good or bad” Young men joining churches: The New…
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Elite journalists move to heartland: Does this affect the coverage?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Elite journalists move to heartland: Does this affect the coverage?” Elite journalists move to heartland: Does…
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Yes, Taylor Swift is a force in American life
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Yes, Taylor Swift is a force in American life” Yes, Taylor Swift is a force in American life Terry Mattingly
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Is J.D. Vance one of those "dangerous" Catholics or not?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Is J.D. Vance one of those "dangerous" Catholics or not?” Is J.D. Vance one of those "dangerous" Catholics or…
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Young women exit churches: OK, where are they going?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Young women exit churches: OK, where are they going?” Young women exit churches: OK, where are they going? Terry…
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Reading between the lines of prayers at 2024 GOP and Democratic conventions
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Reading between the lines of prayers at 2024 GOP and Democratic conventions” Reading between the lines of prayers…
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Newsweek says Christian professors were fired due to "politics." Really?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Newsweek says Christian professors were fired due to "politics." Really?” Newsweek says Christian professors were…
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A Baptist is a Baptist is a Baptist: Nope, but what about Lutherans?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “A Baptist is a Baptist is a Baptist: Nope, but what about Lutherans?” A Baptist is a Baptist is a Baptist: Nope…
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Saith the Gray Lady: Get ready for young, conservative, Catholic priests
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Saith the Gray Lady: Get ready for young, conservative, Catholic priests ” Saith the Gray Lady: Get ready for…
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Summer Olympics 2024: Sports, faith and tensions in France
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Summer Olympics 2024: Sports, faith and tensions in France ” Summer Olympics 2024: Sports, faith and tensions in…
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Did God alone save President Donald Trump?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Did God alone save President Donald Trump?” Did God alone save President Donald Trump? Terry Mattingly
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Imagine that: Cultural conservatives like to live in "red" states
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Imagine that: Cultural conservatives like to live in "red" states” Imagine that: Cultural conservatives like to…
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Pride 2024: Some news trends that may continue into the future
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Pride 2024: Some news trends that may continue into the future” Pride 2024: Some news trends that may continue…
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That debate: What religion questions do the candidates avoid?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “That debate: What religion questions do the candidates avoid?” That debate: What religion questions do the…