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What The Testament of Ann Lee Gets Right and Wrong About Shaker History

Which parts of the movie are rooted in history, and which are the speculative stuff of Lee lore?

What Happens When the Rapture Doesn't Come

“I would lay awake, praying to God at night just like … please don't leave me without my family."

Layla Taylor Joined the Mormon Church in Secret — Now She's Ready to Tell All

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is ready to show viewers her second act.

What is Purim? How And Why This Jewish Holiday Is Celebrated

Purim celebrates Jewish survival.

What Is Holi? What to Know About the Hindu Festival of Colors

The meaning of Holi today holds nuance.

I'm a Former Trad Wife. I Know Exactly Why Young People Voted for Trump

The lure of simplicity is understandable, but it's really a tool to spread Christian Nationalism.

The Evangelical Homeschooling Movement Shaped Generations of Kids

It taught kids to embrace the “evangelical gospel of whiteness and power.*

Thou Shalt Teach Religion in Schools? Activists, Parents, and Pastors Object

Forcing students to review the Ten Commandments and the Bible overall could expose them to sexism, racism and queerphobia, those suing over policies in Oklahoma and Louisiana say.

How Religion Helped These Believers Improve Their Mental Health

“It's definitely something that helps bring me back to center.”

These 4 Christians Say Being Queer Brings Them Closer to God

“It is a joy to be queer. It is a joy to be queer in the presence of God.”

6 Young People Share What Being a Queer Muslim Means to Them

“It's just love. It makes me love myself more and my religion more.”

Law Enforcement Keeps Making Women Remove Hijabs for Mugshots

Three women in Dallas are the latest to file lawsuits citing a failure to protect religious liberty during the booking process.

As Spirituality Rises, Many Young People Are Redefining and Rethinking Religion

It's a “language for experiencing this life.”

The Real Witches of Long Island

As witchcraft becomes more common, it's increasingly likely that you have a friendly neighborhood witch.

Olivia Plath Is Tearing It All Down

The Welcome to Plathville star opens up about Christian fundamentalism, deconstruction, and questioning everything she's ever known.

I’m a Rabbi Who Is Calling for Ceasefire. Here’s Why.

It’s what my dad, a Holocaust survivor, would have wanted.

Hate Crimes in Schools Have Nearly Doubled Since 2018

Schools are the third most common place for hate crimes to occur.

Eric’s Sex Ed Arc Shows the Complexity of Queer People’s Relationship With God

The show posits that religious identity is something that LGBTQ people are allowed to want.

It's Totally Possible to Have a Progressive Bat Mitzvah

These are the questions you can ask yourself to get there.

Shame & Pleasure Become Intertwined for Young Women in "The Starling Girl"

“We imbibe these expectations of women at such a young age,” star Eliza Scanlen tells Teen Vogue.