James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)
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Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University in Indianapolis
James Frank McGrath is an American scholar of religion. He is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University. He is known for his work on Early Christianity, Mandaeism, criticism of the Christ myth theory, and the analysis of religion in science fiction. .. more
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Moving Higher Education into the Agentic Era: What Faculty Built at Codex Summer Studio
This summer, OpenAI launched the Codex Summer Studio for Faculty and Researchers—a four-week virtual working series designed to unlock a fundamental shift in how higher education uses AI.
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Moving Higher Education into the Agentic Era: What Faculty Built at Codex Summer Studio
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Acceptance of human-driven climate change remains steady in the U.S. population | National Center for Science Education
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Acceptance of human-driven climate change remains steady in the U.S. population
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Humanity Could Irreversibly Alter Earth After Breaching 7 of 9 Safe Limits, Scientists Warn
A planetary "health check" shows that many of Earth's critical systems have entered dangerous territory.
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Humanity Could Irreversibly Alter Earth After Breaching 7 of 9 Safe Limits, Scientists Warn
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Colleges Adopted “Systemic Suppression” of Protesters
Drawing on records, media reports and surveys, the ACLU and Amnesty International USA break down how colleges have “disproportionately” violated the rights of pro-Palestinian students.
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Colleges Adopted ‘Systemic Suppression’ of Protesters, New Investigation Shows
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Of Course, the Mortis Gods Are Part of 'Ahsoka' Season 2
Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni confirmed the mysterious Clone Wars characters play a role.
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Butler University Enters National Universities Category, Earns Top 20 Ranking for Undergraduate Teaching – Stories
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Great to see Butler University being recognized nationally and not merely regionally for the amazing educational experience we offer undergraduates.
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Trump Launches Trump TV, Because Clearly the Problem Is We Don't See Enough Of This Freakin' Guy
The White House's answer to a rebellion by press pool reporters? Trump speeches on loop.
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Trump Launches Trump TV, Because Clearly the Problem Is We Don’t See Enough Of This Freakin’ Guy gizmodo.com/trump-launch...
AI Created Recession-Like Job Market for Some New Grads
For some recent college graduates—especially those who majored in computer science and related fields—the rise of generative artificial intelligence has created a job market that’s just as tough as…
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Report: AI Created Recession-Like Job Market for Some New Grads www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
Treasury Secretary Says OpenAI Managers Are to Blame for Hugging Face Breach, Not AI Agents
So should we start holding OpenAI accountable for it or are we waiting for something?
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Treasury Secretary Says OpenAI Managers Are to Blame for Hugging Face Breach, Not AI Agents gizmodo.com/bessent-says...
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If you have read any of my books but have not yet rated or reviewed them on Amazon, Goodreads, or elsewhere, I ask you to please, please do so. Those reviews make such a difference. Thank you!
RTS: Can Women Attend Seminary?
Reformed Theological Seminary is receiving pushback from the Sola Men crowd.
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On the outrage some men have expressed that women are learning through Reformed Theological Seminary...
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Die Ägyptenworte im Ezechielbuch: Eine literarhistorische und religionsgeschichtliche Analyse von Ez 29–32
Die Ägyptenworte im Ezechielbuch: Eine literarhistorische und religionsgeschichtliche Analyse von Ez 29–32 Meike J. Röhrig Forschungen zu...
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Die Ägyptenworte im Ezechielbuch: Eine literarhistorische und religionsgeschichtliche Analyse von Ez 29–32 ancientworldonline.blogspot.com/2026/08/die-...
First Came Space Force. Now Prepare For AI Force
Trump is forming a new "AI Force" and appointing an AI Czar to lead it.
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Are We Talking About the Same Mary? by Dr. Christena Cleveland
Though we often assume that Christianity was introduced to Africans after colonial enslavement, groundbreaking work by historians such as David Daniels unveils the truth that many African communiti…
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Are We Talking About the Same Mary? by Dr. Christena Cleveland feminismandreligion.com/2026/09/18/a...
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A Bard Reviews Nolan’s Odyssey
Note: We took some time off after an extreme summer, but will start posts up again with this return to the Odysscene. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I took life advice from Agamemnon. In Chri…
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Four Hands: I Wrote This With an AI. Whether You Can Tell Is the Least Interesting Question - 3 Quarks Daily
Editor’s Note: This essay begins an ongoing series of columns experimenting with AI collaboration in writing. Jeremy Moss supplies the ideas, direction, and
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Four Hands: I Wrote This With an AI. Whether You Can Tell Is the Least Interesting Question 3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily...