Religious left: still a thing.
Sen.-elect Scott Colom is delivering his victory speech right now.
So far, the theme of the speech is, quite literally, faith, and he begins it with story about prayer.
"For me, this journey started with a prayer. In Mississippi, our prayers have often changed the course of history."
So far, the theme of the speech is, quite literally, faith, and he begins it with story about prayer.
"For me, this journey started with a prayer. In Mississippi, our prayers have often changed the course of history."
November 12, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Religious left: still a thing.
"Are you a vile religious bigot? Us too!"
This ugly, bigoted politics of hate and fear is exactly why the Republican Party got their asses handed to them six days ago. This right here.👇
November 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
"Are you a vile religious bigot? Us too!"
Religious maniac talks like religious maniac. People are surprised.
Trump Official Claims Those Who Oppose Iran War Are Blinded By "Satan"
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee claims that anyone who opposes Trump’s war with Iran is being blinded by Satan. Like, the actual, literal devil character from the Bible.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/trump-offi...
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee claims that anyone who opposes Trump’s war with Iran is being blinded by Satan. Like, the actual, literal devil character from the Bible.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/trump-offi...
Trump Official Claims Those Who Oppose Iran War Are Blinded By "Satan", And Other Notes
Video reading by Tim Foley:
www.caitlinjohnst.one
November 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Religious maniac talks like religious maniac. People are surprised.
I’m not saying you can’t do anything good in American politics without the religious left but I’m not sure we ever *have* done anything good in American politics without the religious left
A thing I bring up a lot/constitutes the first chapter of my book: You know what most folks consider the biggest piece of legislation passed by liberals since at least the 60s?
The Affordable Care Act.
You know who Barack Obama credits with getting that across the finish line?
Catholic nuns.
The Affordable Care Act.
You know who Barack Obama credits with getting that across the finish line?
Catholic nuns.
The religious left and/or the Christian left was never absent, but it's role was far more complicated than the Religious Right's, because *nothing* on the left functions like the Religious Right.
Even so, it's wielded surprising (albeit under-covered) power: bookshop.org/p/books/amer...
Even so, it's wielded surprising (albeit under-covered) power: bookshop.org/p/books/amer...
November 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I’m not saying you can’t do anything good in American politics without the religious left but I’m not sure we ever *have* done anything good in American politics without the religious left
Religious freedom is not a blank check on the public treasury.
You have every right to teach children your religion, but taxpayers shouldn't be forced to bankroll religious indoctrination.
It's time to stop funneling public education dollars into religious proselytizing.
You have every right to teach children your religion, but taxpayers shouldn't be forced to bankroll religious indoctrination.
It's time to stop funneling public education dollars into religious proselytizing.
A Christian school says its mission is to lead children to Jesus.
Now a federal judge says Tennessee can’t stop it from seeking taxpayer funding.
If that ruling stands, it would be a disaster.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/federal-ju...
Now a federal judge says Tennessee can’t stop it from seeking taxpayer funding.
If that ruling stands, it would be a disaster.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/federal-ju...
Federal judge opens door to taxpayer-funded religious charter schools in Tennessee
A ruling for Wilberforce Academy could let religious schools seek public charter funding despite state rules requiring charter schools to be nonreligious.
www.friendlyatheist.com
November 11, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Religious freedom is not a blank check on the public treasury.
You have every right to teach children your religion, but taxpayers shouldn't be forced to bankroll religious indoctrination.
It's time to stop funneling public education dollars into religious proselytizing.
You have every right to teach children your religion, but taxpayers shouldn't be forced to bankroll religious indoctrination.
It's time to stop funneling public education dollars into religious proselytizing.
The Missouri constitution is very clear on this matter. Our GOP majority continues to fund private religious schools anyway.
November 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Missouri constitution is very clear on this matter. Our GOP majority continues to fund private religious schools anyway.
Apply ADA to religious organizations including religious schools. Apply at least some provisions of IDEA to private schools.
November 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Apply ADA to religious organizations including religious schools. Apply at least some provisions of IDEA to private schools.
"Well, I'm a religious person" is maybe the weirdest thing he said in the entire interview
November 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
"Well, I'm a religious person" is maybe the weirdest thing he said in the entire interview
EXACTLY. Stop trying to force your religious beliefs into our government. We want no part of your bullshit. You do not have our consent.
November 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
EXACTLY. Stop trying to force your religious beliefs into our government. We want no part of your bullshit. You do not have our consent.
The religious left
NEW from me: I spoke with Methodist-megapastor-turned-Senator-elect Adam Hamilton about how his win and his plans for his time in Congress.
He talked about immigration and health care reform, as well as “via media,” the theological concept of the middle way. religionnews.com/2026/11/11/s...
He talked about immigration and health care reform, as well as “via media,” the theological concept of the middle way. religionnews.com/2026/11/11/s...
Senator-elect Adam Hamilton, Methodist megapastor, on preparing for the ‘arrows’ of politics
(RNS) — ‘I find we're a better church because we have Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, in Sunday school together, in worship together, serving Communion to each other. … I think ...
religionnews.com
November 11, 2026 at 1:18 PM
The religious left
Funny how religious freedom suddenly becomes a problem when it's someone else's religion. 🤔
November 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Funny how religious freedom suddenly becomes a problem when it's someone else's religion. 🤔
Abdul El-Sayed has so thoroughly denounced religious bigotry that it's clear the only people still demanding he do so are themselves horrible religious bigots.
November 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Abdul El-Sayed has so thoroughly denounced religious bigotry that it's clear the only people still demanding he do so are themselves horrible religious bigots.
Ideologues in charge of Institutions:
"These are Religious Fanatics"
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
(3/26/26)
"These are Religious Fanatics"
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
(3/26/26)
November 10, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Ideologues in charge of Institutions:
"These are Religious Fanatics"
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
(3/26/26)
"These are Religious Fanatics"
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
(3/26/26)
I feel very strongly that Linus Van Pelt grew up to be a beloved professor of Religious Philosophy at the University of Minnesota
Honestly the older I get, the more Linus makes sense to me
November 8, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I feel very strongly that Linus Van Pelt grew up to be a beloved professor of Religious Philosophy at the University of Minnesota
Grifting religious maniac
Religious maniac talks like religious maniac. People are surprised.
Trump Official Claims Those Who Oppose Iran War Are Blinded By "Satan"
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee claims that anyone who opposes Trump’s war with Iran is being blinded by Satan. Like, the actual, literal devil character from the Bible.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/trump-offi...
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee claims that anyone who opposes Trump’s war with Iran is being blinded by Satan. Like, the actual, literal devil character from the Bible.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/trump-offi...
November 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Grifting religious maniac
Restricting tax exemptions for religious organizations
What is an unsexy policy that if passed would immediately help millions of people?
November 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Restricting tax exemptions for religious organizations
Me, throughout the entirety of my journalism career: religious right is still a thing.
Also, the religious left: still a thing.
Other folks on all ends of the political spectrum: lol no it isn't.
:: fast forward to the past week ::
Those same folks: WHERE DID THE RELIGIOUS LEFT COME FROM
Me:
Also, the religious left: still a thing.
Other folks on all ends of the political spectrum: lol no it isn't.
:: fast forward to the past week ::
Those same folks: WHERE DID THE RELIGIOUS LEFT COME FROM
Me:
Jeremy Allen White in The Bear
ALT: Jeremy Allen White in The Bear
static.klipy.com
November 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Me, throughout the entirety of my journalism career: religious right is still a thing.
Also, the religious left: still a thing.
Other folks on all ends of the political spectrum: lol no it isn't.
:: fast forward to the past week ::
Those same folks: WHERE DID THE RELIGIOUS LEFT COME FROM
Me:
Also, the religious left: still a thing.
Other folks on all ends of the political spectrum: lol no it isn't.
:: fast forward to the past week ::
Those same folks: WHERE DID THE RELIGIOUS LEFT COME FROM
Me:
Got to love those idiotic religious zealots 🤦
November 9, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Got to love those idiotic religious zealots 🤦
I am not religious. Raised Roman Catholic. But wow burrrn 🔥! 👏🏼 Talarico 💙
November 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I am not religious. Raised Roman Catholic. But wow burrrn 🔥! 👏🏼 Talarico 💙
Religious freedom is not a magic phrase that automatically exempts you from rules everyone else has to follow.
Religious liberty protects sincerely held beliefs, not convenient excuses to ignore public health requirements or any rule you simply don’t like.
Religious liberty protects sincerely held beliefs, not convenient excuses to ignore public health requirements or any rule you simply don’t like.
A nursing student said his faith barred him from getting a COVID vaccine.
The Iowa Supreme Court looked at the evidence—including the fact that he had no problem vaping or drinking—and unanimously rejected his religious exemption claim.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/he-said-re...
The Iowa Supreme Court looked at the evidence—including the fact that he had no problem vaping or drinking—and unanimously rejected his religious exemption claim.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/he-said-re...
He said religion prevented him from getting vaccinated. Iowa courts caught his lies.
Andrew Perry said his body was a temple. His drinking and vaping suggest otherwise.
www.friendlyatheist.com
November 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Religious freedom is not a magic phrase that automatically exempts you from rules everyone else has to follow.
Religious liberty protects sincerely held beliefs, not convenient excuses to ignore public health requirements or any rule you simply don’t like.
Religious liberty protects sincerely held beliefs, not convenient excuses to ignore public health requirements or any rule you simply don’t like.
New public-facing writing about the case for religious studies!!
"People don’t need to have a religious affiliation or need to disclose it in order to care about how religion affects the organization of our communities, how our time is structured, as well as the types of social services and protections they can receive." Our latest, from @chancebonar.bsky.social
Why Study Religion?
The history of religion is meant for everyone.
contingentmagazine.org
November 10, 2026 at 2:28 AM
New public-facing writing about the case for religious studies!!
STOP ALL RELIGIOUS CRAP
November 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
STOP ALL RELIGIOUS CRAP
The religious left and/or the Christian left was never absent, but it's role was far more complicated than the Religious Right's, because *nothing* on the left functions like the Religious Right.
Even so, it's wielded surprising (albeit under-covered) power: bookshop.org/p/books/amer...
Even so, it's wielded surprising (albeit under-covered) power: bookshop.org/p/books/amer...
November 9, 2026 at 5:57 PM
The religious left and/or the Christian left was never absent, but it's role was far more complicated than the Religious Right's, because *nothing* on the left functions like the Religious Right.
Even so, it's wielded surprising (albeit under-covered) power: bookshop.org/p/books/amer...
Even so, it's wielded surprising (albeit under-covered) power: bookshop.org/p/books/amer...
Hypocritical Christians like her are why I stopped attending church.
Besides, I’ve always considered myself much more spiritual than religious.
How about you?
Besides, I’ve always considered myself much more spiritual than religious.
How about you?
November 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Hypocritical Christians like her are why I stopped attending church.
Besides, I’ve always considered myself much more spiritual than religious.
How about you?
Besides, I’ve always considered myself much more spiritual than religious.
How about you?