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Tara Isabella Burton

Tara Isabella Burton

Former Staff Writer, Religion

    Latest articles by Tara Isabella Burton

    Religion
    Pope Francis reportedly denies the existence of hell. Vatican panics.Pope Francis reportedly denies the existence of hell. Vatican panics.
    Religion

    We’ve seen this before.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Culture
    The Church of Scientology has launched a TV channel. It’s weirdly familiar.The Church of Scientology has launched a TV channel. It’s weirdly familiar.
    Culture

    “Self-help” and spirituality have become intertwined in America today.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Gender
    Tennessee pastor resigns after “sexual incident” with minorTennessee pastor resigns after “sexual incident” with minor
    Gender

    Andy Savage’s resignation is a sign the evangelical church may be changing in the wake of #Metoo.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    The Vatican admits to doctoring photo that bolstered Pope Francis’s conservative credThe Vatican admits to doctoring photo that bolstered Pope Francis’s conservative cred
    Religion

    Earlier this year, Pope Francis criticized “fake news.”

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Politics
    Mike Pompeo, Trump’s pick for secretary of state, talks about politics as a battle of good and evilMike Pompeo, Trump’s pick for secretary of state, talks about politics as a battle of good and evil
    Politics

    He’s told audiences, “Jesus Christ … is the only solution for our world.”

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Explainers
    Pope Francis’s divisive papacy, explained in 5 momentsPope Francis’s divisive papacy, explained in 5 moments
    Explainers

    Five years in, Francis is as controversial as ever.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Culture
    Madeleine L’Engle’s Christianity was vital to A Wrinkle in TimeMadeleine L’Engle’s Christianity was vital to A Wrinkle in Time
    Culture

    The new Disney movie has excised L’Engle’s faith.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    The biblical story the Christian right uses to defend TrumpThe biblical story the Christian right uses to defend Trump
    Religion

    Why evangelicals are calling Trump a “modern-day Cyrus.”

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    The cultlike church behind a ceremony with AR-15s and bullet crowns, explainedThe cultlike church behind a ceremony with AR-15s and bullet crowns, explained
    Religion

    A nearby elementary school had to be shut down for safety.

    By Tara Isabella Burton
    Religion
    Report: anti-Semitic incidents climbed 57 percent last yearReport: anti-Semitic incidents climbed 57 percent last year
    Religion

    It’s the highest single-year increase on record.

    By Tara Isabella Burton

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