Religion Unplugged

Religion Unplugged is a non-profit news organization, funded by TheMediaProject.org. It serves as an online news magazine on the topic of religion.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Argues You Need Religion For Grief 

In “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the the latest Marvel superhero movie breaks from the studio’s typically secular worldview to argue that religion is a necessary part of a healthy grieving process.

Leonard Cohen Documentary “Hallelujah” Solidifies The Power of a Song

“Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song” chronicles the legendary musician’s life — from his early days as a poet to his final tour and everything in between — through the lens of his most famous song. Beyond the song’s independent legend and impact on music history, the film offers a perfect example of the way Cohen’s life and work straddled the line between spiritual and sensual. 

Meet A Baha’i Activist Pushing For LGBTQ Tolerance In His Faith

Rayshel aims to make his religion, the Baha’i faith, more tolerant of its LGBTQ adherents. While making his documentary, “No Matter How Fine a Love” — which he’s airing in pieces in a YouTube series — Rayshel traveled across the U.S. and to Israel to shine a light on the struggle of LGBTQ Baha’is.

Seattle Pacific University Students Protest Prohibition Of LGBTQ Faculty

Students continue a three-week-long sit-in at Seattle Pacific University to protest the school’s traditional views on human sexuality and its policy against hiring full-time faculty who violate it, including those who engage in homosexual behavior.

The Body Of Christ Is Betrayed: Reflections On Sexual Abuse In The SBC

The church is the body of Christ. The body is hiding— broken, bleeding, bruised and scarred. Someone who promised to care and feed her ate her instead.

Jews Encouraged To Abandon Zoom Seders This Passover As Pandemic Eases

As the pandemic eases, in-person gatherings are starting to pick back up just in time for Passover. Man

Study Investigates Why Donors Prefer Giving Time Over Money

Charitable donors prefer to give their time over money — even when it does less good for the cause — because they perceive it gives them more control over where their donation goes.

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