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Complexified
Complexified
Institute of Religion Politics and Culture, Amanda Henderson, Iliff School of Theology

For too long we have avoided talking about religion and politics. But the truth is, religion and politics are about daily life.... more

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Episodes

A Keffiyeh Conundrum: the Politics of Baby Jesus

A keffiyeh-wrapped Baby Jesus in nativity scenes, including one recently displayed at the Vatican, has sparked controversy and challenged traditional... more

13 Dec 2024 · 22 minutes
Elon Musk: “Prophet-in-Chief”?

Examining Elon Musk’s “shadow gospel” and how his surprising alliance with conservative Christians is forged through shared enemies and a... more

06 Dec 2024 · 27 minutes
Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth

Live from the American Academy of Religion, Amanda Henderson speaks with Cheryl Townsend Gilkes, a leading scholar, sociologist, and ordained... more

29 Nov 2024 · 15 minutes
Alpha Jesus and the Bro-ing of the American Church

Katelyn Beaty, author and co-host of Saved by the City, joins to examine the striking gender shift in evangelical churches,... more

22 Nov 2024 · 17 minutes
Why Muslim Voters Feel Betrayed

Colorado State Rep. Iman Jodeh reflects on the political conundrums faced by Muslim voters amid the Gaza genocide and a... more

15 Nov 2024 · 27 minutes
Rejecting the ‘God of Trump’

In this deeply challenging conversation, Dr. Miguel De La Torre confronts the “God of Trump” — a figure he sees... more

08 Nov 2024 · 24 minutes
When Religious Power Serves Political Force

As the political landscape grows ever more polarized, religious language has become a tool for framing debates in extreme, all-or-nothing... more

01 Nov 2024 · 22 minutes
Exposing Soft Christian Nationalism

Recent research reveals that while only 10% of Americans strongly embrace Christian nationalist views, a broader 34% sympathize with its... more

25 Oct 2024 · 16 minutes
When Public Dollars Pay for Religious Education

The growing controversy surrounding school vouchers and their use in private religious education is once again emerging. With public dollars... more

25 Oct 2024 · 13 minutes
The Hindu Vote: Flipping the Script

The changing political landscape of Hindu Americans: we explore their shifting alliances from traditional Democratic loyalties to a growing alignment... more

11 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
Complexified
A Keffiyeh Conundrum: the Politics of Baby Jesus
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