“At 15, Darlene Stubbs walked away from a polygamous cult—then discovered a new life and community through running.”
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Inside the Christian Legal Campaign to Return Prayer to Public Schools
“A fight over prayer in schools in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, offers a glimpse into what more school districts around the country may face.”
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Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
“In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.”
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TikTok Covens and QAnon Shamans: A Reading List on Neo-Paganism
People in the West are responding to modern life by reviving ancient pagan spiritual practices.
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Bad Faith at Second Mesa
After swiping sacred American Indian artifacts three archeology thieves believe they are being hunted down by spirits of vengeance.
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The “Disney Adult” Industrial Complex
“The grown-up Disney superfan has become a much-mocked phenomenon online. But creating these consumers was always part of the corporation’s plan.”
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Is a New Kind of Religion Forming on the Internet?
“The religion of the internet posits questions like, ‘what’s the harm in believing?’ and ‘why shouldn’t I be prepared for the worst?’ The deeper you go, the harder those questions are to answer.”
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The Quiet Passion of Cillian Murphy
“More than 25 years after his debut, the Peaky star remains driven by his craft, bringing an intensity to every part.”
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The Lost Jews of Nigeria
Nigeria isn’t just the most populous nation in Africa; over the past few decades, as Samanth Subramanian details in this sprawling travelog, it’s become home to the largest community of Jews in the sub-Saharan part of the continent. But while this burgeoning community may not yet have Israel’s official recognition, its faith isn’t just syncretic […]
