Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Great article on changes to the Hindu god Ganesh and how this reflects the rise of Hindutva in India 001
Reposted by Brian CarwanaThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/01/2025Three years ago, the Luddite Club was started by a group of Brooklyn teenagers to fight social media’s grip on young people. The members used flip phones and promoted human connection. Now that the founders are in college, people want to know: Did they stay on the Luddite path? nyti.ms/4jCRS5p 1018514
Reposted by Brian CarwanaDoug Saunders @dougsaunders.bsky.social · 02/01/2025Update on Kerli, the Venezuelan with the little boy I've followed across 10 countries over 2 years (see below): She has to leave her NYC shelter today, and is apartment hunting in Brooklyn. Money isn't the problem, she has 2 jobs. But she's being shut out... www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/e33036f...theglobeandmail.comFor a Venezuelan migrant family, the U.S. election is another crossroads in a perilous journeyKerli Vazquez, son Greike and boyfriend Xavier made it to New York after a trek that tested their endurance and threatened their lives. The race between Harris and Trump could decide their future 167
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Insightful piece on purity culture in evangelicalism and the harms it has caused to many faithful Christians 010
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 31/12/2024Yes, this is underemphasized in the US - namely how conservative Christianity speaks as an underdog but is actually possibly the most powerful religious community (relative to size) on earth 000
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 31/12/2024Horrible injustices being perpetuated by universities 010
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 29/12/2024This is an excellent article worth your time to understand changes going on in arguably the most powerful religious community on earth (relative to size) - US evangelicals 000
Reposted by Brian Carwanarust belt roadtrip @gmoult.bsky.social · 24/12/2024photos I took in america’s orthodox belt 0527
Reposted by Brian CarwanaRNS @rns.org · 25/12/2024For kids, "Chrismukkah" can mean the best week, full of sweet treats, all the lights, and maybe even lots of presents. But for parents trying to navigate two very different meaningful traditions, it can be fraught.religionnews.comInterfaith families find meaning in 'Chrismukkah'(NPR) — This year, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas, which means many interfaith homes will be celebrating both holidays. 1258
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 20/12/2024This is horrific. The fear when it's your children's school... 000
Reposted by Brian CarwanaRoys Report @roysreport.bsky.social · 20/12/2024A new @pewresearch.org report finds the number of countries imposing "high" or "very high" government restrictions on religious freedom rose to 59. It's up from a previous tally of 55 countries, and marks the highest number since Pew began the study in 2007. julieroys.com/global-pew-s...julieroys.comNew Global Pew Survey Shows Rising Religious IntoleranceThe number of countries who impose heavy government restrictions on religious freedom rose to 59 in 2022, per a new Pew Research study. 032
Reposted by Brian CarwanaKate Glenn @findingtangle.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Fam is this a safe space to acknowledge that that Hunt family who owns the Chiefs are super bad? I do not blame Taylor/Travis for being nice to/about them as it is a professional relationship. But they are evil. I think you can cheer for the chiefs and also be honest about them.them.is 2141
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 18/12/2024This is a great conversation between atheist Jew Jon Rauch and evangelical @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social about American democracy & Christianity. I want to highlight what's so thoughful in their convo but also highlight some things I think it misses 1/ 210
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 14/12/2024This is really beautiful if you’re inclined. 000
Reposted by Brian CarwanaKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Writing is thinking. It’s not a part of the process that can be skipped; it’s the entire point. 15667811771
Reposted by Brian CarwanaMatthew Yglesias @mattyglesias.bsky.social · 11/12/2024The real "neoliberalism" was not deregulation of the private sector (wildly overstated) but a massive increase in the regulatory burden placed on the public sector. www.slowboring.com/p/shackling-...slowboring.comShackling the stateNeoliberalism and its enemies, an epilogue 824924
Reposted by Brian CarwanaDavid DeSteno @daviddesteno.bsky.social · 08/12/2024New holiday episode is coming next week. In the meantime, we wanted to share one of our most popular episodes - one on a theme many can use this season: Finding Hope in Dark Times. I had the joy of speaking with @nickkristof.bsky.social & @joanhalifax.bsky.social. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... 1114
Reposted by Brian CarwanaDonovan Schaefer @feelingtheory.bsky.social · 09/12/2024AI-generated course materials actually means "ChatGPT turned my lecture notes into bland boilerplate prose which my students are definitely going to be excited to read rather than learning it from someone who can contextualize and bring it to life." Embarrassing gimmick passed off as cutting edge. 031
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Notre Dame Cathedral reopens after 5 years. This blog explores sacred spaces in traditions like Shinto, Islam, and Hinduism—how they inspire awe and reflect teachings through architecture, movement, and aesthetics. mailchi.mp/worldreligio... 010
Reposted by Brian CarwanaPolicy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · 05/12/2024Russia’s propaganda machine is running roughshod in Canada. Stan Kutcher, @popovaprof.bsky.social & @irgarner.bsky.social reveal how Moscow’s disinformation spreads—often unknowingly shared by Canadians. It's time for stronger action to counter it. Read more: ⬇️ policyoptions.irpp.org?p=114779policyoptions.irpp.orgRussia’s propaganda machine is running roughshod in CanadaMoscow’s disinformation is often shared unwittingly by Canadians who don’t know its origin or purpose. Canada needs to fight it with stronger actions. 6284137
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Fascinating data I’ve not seen elsewhere @ryanburge.bsky.social @mattyglesias.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Brian CarwanaBlake Chastain @brchastain.social · 04/12/2024Area Billionaire Will Be Fine Regardless www.theverge.com/2024/12/4/24...theverge.comJeff Bezos says he’s ‘very optimistic this time around’ about Trump“You’ve probably grown in the last eight years. He has, too.” 091
Reposted by Brian CarwanaMatthew Yglesias @mattyglesias.bsky.social · 03/12/2024One of the best things you can do for yourself is recognize how easy it actually is for the typical resident of a rich country to do something meaningful to make the world a better place. www.slowboring.com/p/you-can-he...slowboring.comYou can help the poorest people in the worldThere's something in it for you, too 613018
Reposted by Brian CarwanaDavid Hughes @filmcritic.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Photo of all the workers who have spent the last five years restoring the Notre Dame Cathedral. 673933622
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Reminds me of a very good article by @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social in @nytimes.com that while MAGA uses elements of fear and threat, outsiders miss how it cultivates joy & belonging as well Cc @feelingtheory.bsky.socialwell.bsky.socialWell (@well.bsky.social)Ah 010
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 30/11/2024For the longest time, the USA was the exception to religious decline in the West. But in many ways, that is changing. 000
Reposted by Brian CarwanaJack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 29/11/2024I'm still really bad about updating this other than adding some @rns.org folks, who I've been *trying* to get on Bluesky… :: nudges coworkers :: …But, anyway, here are some religion writers (and, mostly, religion reporters). go.bsky.app/AAp97a1 06818
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Good piece on Lindsey who spread apocalyptic thought widely amongst Christians. Creating a culture of fear does a lot to motivate folks politically. It’s been going on for decades. 011
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Brilliant review of Jordan Peterson book (with great ties in to culture more broadly). Thanks to @marthagill.bsky.social for this insightful review. #religion 031
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Really surprising data point here re young US evangelicals 000
Reposted by Brian CarwanaEzra Klein @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social · 23/11/2024www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/o... 914317
Reposted by Brian CarwanaAlice Evans @draliceevans.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Happy International Men’s Day! 🥳 Icymi: what’s hurting the least educated men? And how might that change? open.substack.com/pub/dralicee... 1256
Reposted by Brian CarwanaGreg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 18/11/2024"Republicans have relied on pure fatigue on the part of reporters for a long time. You’ve got hundreds of right-wing outlets screaming bloody murder every minute of the day about bias, about deception, about prejudice. It’s all playing the ref. It’s all a game to them." 17524146
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 06/07/2023I’m a big fan of Yair but I disagree here. It’s best to debate. Exposing some falsehoods still causes a few to wonder about him. Plus it shows good faith and reaches out to those who follow RFK (May lower animosity even if you don’t persuade). Ignoring a problem won’t make it better IMO 000
Brian Carwana @religionsgeek.bsky.social · 05/07/2023Taylor Swift’s Karma song is a bit cringey. She trivializes the idea of karma at times (it’s the breeze in my hair, it’s my cat) or that it’s revenge against her enemies. She’s a talented singer but karma orients the lives of hundreds of millions. We may need some literacy to be a bit thoughtful. 020