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Starting in the 1940s, a series of theologians and televangelists declared themselves as Zionists, believing in a “love of Israel” based on Old Testament prophecies and promises.
But it wasn’t until the 80s that the Republican Party forged alliances with the emerging religious right and Israel became a core cause for the GOP.
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Christian Zionism hasn’t always been a conservative evangelical creed – churches’ views of Israel have evolved over decades
The history of Christian support for a Jewish state far predates the religious right.The Conversation
So most leaders of organized #religion are basically just like #BigOil executives who knew that #ClimateChange will be calamitous for humanity, but were silent because they didn’t want to stop the flow of money into their coffers. Did I get that right?
As ‘right to die’ gains more acceptance, a scholar of Catholicism explains the position of the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church opposes assisted suicide and euthanasia, but it also doesn’t support treatments that prolong suffering in the face of unavoidable death.The Conversation
From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books
The pope’s embrace of literature and history is a sharp contrast to some of his predecessors, a medievalist explains.The Conversation
Muslims perform late night prayers on the month of Ramadan in the Grand Mosque in the holy city of #Mecca, Saudi Arabia. via Saudi Press Agency
How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.The Conversation
A boy walks past statues of Buddhist monks at the Trapeang Thma pagoda, Banteay Meanchey, #Cambodia
Photograph: Tang Chhin Sothy/AFP/Getty Images
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Catholic Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Nairobi Archdiocese spreads ash cross on the forehead of a faithful during the Ash Wednesday Mass, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family in Nairobi, #Kenya, March 5. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
