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Best of GetReligion: August 2016

Links to Bobby Ross Jr.’s top columns

Was I too easy on Religion News Service for covering Democratic convention but not GOP one? Published Aug. 2.

In era of Donald Trump, is it true Muslim scholars are no longer split on ethics of voting? Published Aug. 3.

Prosperity gospel vs. social gospel: What religion means to Trump, Clinton & Co. Published Aug. 4.

Husband and wife of 63 years die 20 minutes apart — and the religious details are beautiful. Published Aug. 12.

Battling cancer, major-league coach puts faith into action — but what exactly does that mean? Published Aug. 22.

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Best of GetReligion: July 2016

Links to columns by Bobby Ross Jr. After a home run, a baseball player looks to the sky — might something religious be occurring? Published July 1. On the day after Fourth of July, four Godbeat developments you’ll want to know about. Published July 5. No religion angle as ChristianMingle.com opens website to gay singles? Really!? Published July 6. They’re praying, singing after Alton Sterling shooting. But … Continue reading Best of GetReligion: July 2016

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Best of GetReligion: June 2016

Links to columns by Bobby Ross Jr. In this journalistic desert, abortion supporters thrive while pro-life advocates go thirsty. Published June 2. Exiles in their home country? A deep dive into the changing status of evangelical Christians. Published June 3. Town fighting transgender bathrooms has rattlesnakes and cougars. What about religion? Published June 7. Surprise! An abortion story from a major newspaper that doesn’t favor pro-choice side. Published … Continue reading Best of GetReligion: June 2016

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Best of GetReligion: May 2016

Links to columns by Bobby Ross Jr. Front-page profile of a hip youth pastor: Is it the journalism or the theology that’s shallow? Published May 2. Why a pastor who served as St. Louis Cardinals’ chaplain was fired by his megachurch. Published May 3. In so-called news story on #BoycottTarget, Associated Press shows its bias. Published May 4. In lawsuit over transgender student using girls locker room, … Continue reading Best of GetReligion: May 2016

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Best of GetReligion: April 2016

Links to columns by Bobby Ross Jr. What media coverage tells us about the (lack of) faith of ‘Story of God’ host Morgan Freeman. Published April 4. Rocky Top, you’ll always be good for a great debate on the Bible’s place in Tennessee. Published April 5. How scary is this? GetReligion critic joins us in opposing ‘religious liberty’ scare quotes. Published April 6. Merle Haggard’s Church of … Continue reading Best of GetReligion: April 2016

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Best of GetReligion: March 2016

Links to columns by Bobby Ross Jr. Dude, the St. Louis Cardinals’ chaplain is doing awesome, generic religious stuff with team. Published March 1. Jailhouse religion in Lone Star State’s toughest lockup raises church-state question. Published March 2. After ‘Spotlight’ Oscar euphoria, the hangover: Worry about the future of religion journalism. Published March 3. A high-profile believer’s ‘amazing’ cancer recovery: God is (not) in the details. … Continue reading Best of GetReligion: March 2016

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A grieving husband. A stirring eulogy. The video that rocked the sports world

ICYMI: A grieving husband. A stirring eulogy. The video that rocked the sports world: https://t.co/bMBn15mJxi #NBA pic.twitter.com/wuy4u8tMHr — GetReligion (@GetReligion) February 23, 2016 This analysis of media coverage by Bobby Ross Jr. appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading A grieving husband. A stirring eulogy. The video that rocked the sports world

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Best of GetReligion: February 2016

Links to columns by Bobby Ross Jr. When real life imitates The Onion: Welcome to the Stoner Jesus Bible Study in Colorado. Published Feb. 1. Evangelicals in Iowa: Making sense of what happened in the first voting of 2016. Published Feb. 2. Oklahoma is contemplating a ‘sin tax’ on cigarettes, but no one’s calling it that. Published Feb. 3. Huffington Post losing its religion: What’s up … Continue reading Best of GetReligion: February 2016

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