Mariya Manzhos

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  • Mar 18, 2026
    Sometimes there is a sense that it’s only Western Christians abandoning organized religion in favor of increasingly secular or broadly spiritual lives. But the shift is not...
  • Mar 11, 2026
    Throughout his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, James Talarico, a Democratic state representative, has capitalized on his Christian faith. His message, blending biblical...
  • Mar 5, 2026
    Over the past few months, I’ve heard of compelling stories about the use of AI in settings that involve faith. In under-resourced congregations, some pastors are turning...
  • Feb 25, 2026
    Nearly 15 years ago, the buzz about Latter-day Saints in the media revolved around Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign and the Broadway musical “The Book of...
  • Feb 19, 2026
    Among countries with populations of at least 120 million, the United States comes up as the most religiously diverse, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center....
  • Jan 14, 2026
    Scholars who study religion and politics say religious language is often both an expression of genuine faith and a politically useful strategy.