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Tara Isabella Burton

Tara Isabella Burton

Former Staff Writer, Religion

    Latest articles by Tara Isabella Burton

    Politics
    Alfie Evans, toddler at center of UK legal battle, diesAlfie Evans, toddler at center of UK legal battle, dies
    Politics

    He died at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool, England, after being taken off life support.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Politics
    Did Paul Ryan fire the House chaplain for criticizing tax cuts?Did Paul Ryan fire the House chaplain for criticizing tax cuts?
    Politics

    House Chaplain Pat Conroy’s firing has prompted a political firestorm.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    This poll asked Americans if they believe in God. The answers were fascinating.This poll asked Americans if they believe in God. The answers were fascinating.
    Religion

    20 percent of Christians don’t believe in the God of the Bible — but 17 percent of religious “nones” do.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    Poll: white evangelical support for Trump is at an all-time highPoll: white evangelical support for Trump is at an all-time high
    Religion

    Republican partisanship and a utilitarian evangelical strategy might help explain why.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    Jerry Falwell Jr.’s Liberty University makes millions of dollars from low-quality online coursesJerry Falwell Jr.’s Liberty University makes millions of dollars from low-quality online courses
    Religion

    A ProPublica/New York Times Magazine investigation reveals shady practices at the university’s distance learning program. But its status as a nonprofit means federal crackdown is unlikely.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    A megachurch pastor resigns after sexual misconduct allegations. The larger problem remains.A megachurch pastor resigns after sexual misconduct allegations. The larger problem remains.
    Religion

    Bill Hybels, Willow Creek Church founder, resigns after sexual misconduct allegations.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    For many, Christianity and Trumpism are synonymous. These evangelicals are pushing back.For many, Christianity and Trumpism are synonymous. These evangelicals are pushing back.
    Religion

    Lynchburg’s Red Letter Revival brought “pro-testifiers” to Jerry Falwell Jr.’s door.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Media
    Pope Francis: Catholics should care as much about the poor as about abortionPope Francis: Catholics should care as much about the poor as about abortion
    Media

    The pope thinks you should get off Twitter.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    The conservative case against Pope Francis — and why it mattersThe conservative case against Pope Francis — and why it matters
    Religion

    Ross Douthat’s new book asks some important questions about Catholicism, and modernity as a whole.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Culture
    Great movies about faith are hard to come by. Enter Blue Velvet.Great movies about faith are hard to come by. Enter Blue Velvet.
    Culture

    David Lynch’s 1986 masterpiece treats sin and grace more seriously than most explicitly Christian films do.

    By Tara Isabella Burton