Prodigal son Josh Hamilton’s return to the Texas Rangers: What role is faith playing? Published June 2. That story on a Southern Baptist church’s sunset? Yes, it’s ‘really sweet,’ but it falls short journalism-wise. Published June 3. A New Hampshire woman’s passion for helping Syrians: Can you spot the religion ghosts? Published June 4. Hypothetical question: What would happen if a religion news critic had … Continue reading June 2015: GetReligion

'5 faith facts' about each of the 2016 presidential candidates, via @RNS: http://t.co/3eb0AajDs7 #journalism pic.twitter.com/Whpgx6L0SK — GetReligion (@GetReligion) May 15, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading ‘5 faith facts’ about each of the 2016 presidential candidates

There’s cheese, but where’s religious beef in @NYTimes story on @GovWalker, @RepPaulRyan?: http://t.co/eneN8Vz3XO pic.twitter.com/RSSAtEf8SA — GetReligion (@GetReligion) May 14, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading There’s cheese, but where’s religious beef in story on Scott Walker and Paul Ryan?

Dallas Morning News revisits Ebola crisis and Baptist church’s embrace of victim’s fiancée. Published May 1. Basic facts crucial on shooting outside Texas contest for cartoons depicting Muhammad. Published May 4. Good grief, Los Angeles Times: Site of Texas shooting linked to Muhammad cartoon contest is no ‘small town.’ Published May 6. Muslims in Texas: Stereotyping mars New York Times’ otherwise excellent front-page story. Published … Continue reading May 2015: GetReligion

Believe it or not: a holy ghost in N.Y. Post exclusive on Jeffrey Dahmer’s killer: http://t.co/2EK6bHgY6f pic.twitter.com/JLnbvqPatH — GetReligion (@GetReligion) April 29, 2015 Bizarre Kellerism debate: Was Bobby Ross Jr. calling for bias in favor of Jeffrey Dahmer? http://t.co/AKKPGiXYAC — Terry Mattingly (@tweetmattingly) April 30, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Believe it or not: a holy ghost in N.Y. Post exclusive on Jeffrey Dahmer’s killer

CEO cuts his salary to pay all employees $70,000—is media missing religion angle?: http://t.co/Qywb3wH1pJ pic.twitter.com/ZGds9qOVmT — GetReligion (@GetReligion) April 21, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading CEO cuts his $1 million salary to pay all employees at least $70,000 — is media missing religion angle?

'The Lord is my strength,' says mother of black man shot to death by S.C. police officer: http://t.co/NnogNSx5JE pic.twitter.com/UuCebrq7SP — GetReligion (@GetReligion) April 10, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading ‘The Lord is my strength,’ says mother of black man shot to death by S.C. police officer

Just what's so 'controversial' about that Indiana religious freedom bill passed this week?: http://t.co/z2LQqBLstW pic.twitter.com/EijNXb4dUc — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 25, 2015 Enter CNN: Indiana 'religious freedom' bill just got even more controversial: http://t.co/lOYFdLyhEI #journalism pic.twitter.com/bciGDUhlsF — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 26, 2015 It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a front-page @IndyStar editorial. No, really … http://t.co/cg0tDR2GVg #RFRA pic.twitter.com/PSL55ZQqhK — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 31, 2015 What … Continue reading Indiana law pits religious freedom vs. gay rights

On that florist who refused flowers for gay wedding, Indy Star misses chance to provide real insight. Published April 1. You’re familiar with the Godbeat, but what about the Jesus Beat? It’s coming soon to RNS. Published April 2. Whatchamacallit: Media struggle to describe religious freedom laws in Indiana, Arkansas. Published April 3. It’s past time for New York Times to correct report that beheaded … Continue reading April 2015: GetReligion