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Crossroads

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GetReligion is a national and global journalism site focusing on how the mainstream press covers religion news in politics, entertainment, business and sports.

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  1. What do Christians say about firing-squads? That's rather complicated

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “What do Christians say about firing-squads? That’s rather complicated” What do Christians say about firing-squads? That's rather complicated Terry Mattingly

  2. Was Jim Bakker important? Check his TV viewer numbers

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “Was Jim Bakker important? Check his TV viewer numbers” Was Jim Bakker important? Check his TV viewer numbers Terry Mattingly

  3. The Big Question: Are AI bots free enough to sin?

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “The Big Question: Are AI bots free enough to sin?” The Big Question: Are AI bots free enough to sin? Terry Mattingly

  4. Catholic issues looming over that Patrick Clancy interview

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “Catholic issues looming over that Patrick Clancy interview” Catholic issues looming over that Patrick Clancy interview Terry Mattingly

  5. Washington Post (sort of) profiles a religious-liberty hero

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “Washington Post (sort of) profiles a religious-liberty hero” Washington Post (sort of) profiles a religious-liberty hero Terry Mattingly

  6. It shouldn’t take a miracle for journalists to write about miracles

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “It shouldn’t take a miracle for journalists to write about miracles” It shouldn't take a miracle for journalists to write about miracles Terry Mattingly

  7. Dolly Parton: The nondenominational saint?

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “Dolly Parton: The nondenominational saint?” Dolly Parton: The nondenominational saint? Terry Mattingly

  8. Fact: Most Catholic orders for women are in decline, but not all

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “Fact: Most Catholic orders for women are in decline, but not all” Fact: Most Catholic orders for women are in decline, but not all Terry Mattingly

  9. News story? What if Sophie points to God?

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “News story? What if Sophie points to God? News story? What if Sophie points to God? Terry Mattingly

  10. Democrats: Hey, let's run clergy for high office in U.S. Heartland!

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “Democrats: Hey, let's run clergy for high office in U.S. Heartland!” Democrats: Hey, let’s run clergy for high office in U.S. Heartland! Terry Mattingly

  11. In a state like Utah, fertility numbers may be linked to religious convictions

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “In a state like Utah, fertility numbers may be linked to religious convictions” In a state like Utah, fertility numbers may be linked to religious convictions Terry Mattingly

  12. Soccer, politics and the cultural Catholicism of UK's new prime minister

    Terry Mattingly discusses: Soccer, politics and the cultural Catholicism of UK’s new prime minister Soccer, politics and the cultural Catholicism of UK’s new prime minister Terry Mattingly

  13. Faith tensions at the World Cup? Of course!

    Terry Mattingly discusses: Faith tensions at the World Cup? Of course! Faith tensions at the World Cup? Of course? Terry Mattingly

  14. Why "trad" Catholics believe what they believe is part of their story

    Terry Mattingly discusses: “Why ‘trad’ Catholics believe what they believe is part of their story” Why “Trad” Catholics believe what they believe is part of their story Terry Mattingly

  15. A matter of timing: Iran cracks down on evangelicals

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Matter of timing: Iran cracks down on evangelicals” A matter of timing: Iran cracks down on evangelicals Terry Mattingly

  16. Why? Christian adoption agency returns to old stance on gay marriage

    Why? Christian adoption agency returns to old stance on gay marriage Why? Christian adoption agency returns to old stance on gay marriage Terry Mattingly

  17. MLB clash: Bible rainbow vs. Pride rainbow

    MLB clash: Bible rainbow vs. Pride rainbow MLB clash: Bible rainbow vs. Pride rainbow

  18. Religious issues will be crucial in Texas U.S. Senate race

    Religious issues will be crucial in Texas U.S. Senate race Religious issues will be crucial in Texas U.S. Senate race Terry Mattingly

  19. Laws on protests: Are abortion clinics more sacred than churches?

    Laws on protests: Are abortion clinics more sacred than churches? Laws on protests: Are abortion clinics more sacred than churches?

  20. Pope Leo XIV on AI: Was this really a political sermon?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Pope Leo XIV on AI: Was this really a political sermon?” Pope Leo XIV on AI: Was this really a political sermon? Terry Mattingly

  21. Alex Coopers Baby bump part of her hip sex positive gospel

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Alex Coopers Baby bump part of her hip sex positive gospel" Alex Coopers Baby bump part of her hip sex positive gospel Terry Mattingly

  22. In China drama, religious freedom is linked to the Internet

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “In China drama, religious freedom is linked to the Internet” In China drama, religious freedom is linked to the Internet Terry Mattingly

  23. Religious faith supports mental health? Not so fast, says Associated Press

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Religious faith supports mental health? Not so fast, says Associated Press” Religious faith supports mental health? Not so fast, says Associated Press Terry Mattingly

  24. When a gunman is a Christian, does the press need another adjective?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “When a gunman is a Christian, does the press need another adjective?” When a gunman is a Christian, does the press need another adjective? Terry Mattingly

  25. God, man & NASA: Is faith in space OK now?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “God, man & NASA: Is faith in space OK now?” God, man & NASA: Is faith in space OK now? Terry Mattingly

  26. Define “fundamentalist,” give three examples

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Define “fundamentalist,” give three examples” Define “fundamentalist,” give three examples Terry Mattingly

  27. News? Finland tries to ban offensive parts of the Bible

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “News? Finland tries to ban offensive parts of the Bible” News? Finland tries to ban offensive parts of the Bible Terry Mattingly

  28. The story that will not die: REVIVAL in America!

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The story that will not die: REVIVAL in America!” The story that will not die: REVIVAL in America! Terry Mattingly

  29. The "godfather" of Georgia? That label fit this patriarch

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The "godfather" of Georgia? That label fit this patriarch” The "godfather" of Georgia? That label fit this patriarch Terry Mattingly

  30. Youth in crisis? That means youth ministry matters, even for journalists

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Youth in crisis? That means youth ministry matters, even for journalists” Youth in crisis? That means youth ministry matters, even for journalists Terry Mattingly

  31. What citizens can learn from reports about the bomb tossed at Mayor Mamdani's house

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “What citizens can learn from reports about the bomb tossed at Mayor Mamdani's house” What citizens can learn from reports about the bomb tossed at Mayor Mamdani's house Terry Mattingly

  32. Parse the headlines: Did SCOTUS rule against children or for parents?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Parse the headlines: Did SCOTUS rule against children or for parents?” Parse the headlines: Did SCOTUS rule against children or for parents? Terry Mattingly

  33. Wait! The leader of my church/denomination is accused of doing WHAT?!?!

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Wait! The leader of my church/denomination is accused of doing WHAT?!?!” Wait! The leader of my church/denomination is accused of doing WHAT?!?! Terry Mattingly

  34. My God, what happened to the Washington Post?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “My God, what happened to the Washington Post?” My God, what happened to the Washington Post? Terry Mattingly

  35. After Lemon -- Are all "activist" journalists created equal?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “After Lemon -- Are all "activist" journalists created equal?” After Lemon -- Are all "activist" journalists created equal? Terry Mattingly

  36. The AI complex: What’s God got to do with it?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The AI complex: What’s God got to do with it?” The AI complex: What’s God got to do with it? Terry Mattingly

  37. A Lemon of a news report or just new journalism?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “A Lemon of a news report or just new journalism?” A Lemon of a news report or just new journalism? Terry Mattingly

  38. Why the Heisman Trophy winner's Christian faith isn't news

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Why the Heisman Trophy winner's Christian faith isn't news” Why the Heisman Trophy winner's Christian faith isn't news Terry Mattingly

  39. Yes, Philip Yancey was an evangelical superstar

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Yes, Philip Yancey was an evangelical superstar” Yes, Philip Yancey was an evangelical superstar Terry Mattingly

  40. Pope Leo XIV was religion newsmaker of 2025, of course. Who placed second?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Pope Leo XIV was religion newsmaker of 2025, of course. Who placed second?” Pope Leo XIV was religion newsmaker of 2025, of course. Who placed second? Terry Mattingly

  41. Catholic faith: The secret to Jimmy Lai’s courage?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Catholic faith: The secret to Jimmy Lai’s courage?” Catholic faith: The secret to Jimmy Lai’s courage? Terry Mattingly

  42. Is "revival" underway in America? No, but "revivals" are happening in some flocks

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Is "revival" underway in America? No, but "revivals" are happening in some flocks” Is "revival" underway in America? No, but "revivals" are happening in some flocks Terry Mattingly

  43. New York Times offers a mixed bag on Orthodox converts

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “New York Times offers a mixed bag on Orthodox converts” New York Times offers a mixed bag on Orthodox converts Terry Mattingly

  44. Turning Point v. Christian colleges? It’s a doctrine thing

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Turning Point v. Christian colleges? It’s a doctrine thing” Turning Point v. Christian colleges? It’s a doctrine thing Terry Mattingly

  45. Here we go again: "Good" bishops vs. "bad" bishops in Catholic news

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Here we go again: "Good" bishops vs. "bad" bishops in Catholic news ” Here we go again: "Good" bishops vs. "bad" bishops in Catholic news Terry Mattingly

  46. See a link? Mainline down, Democrats more secular

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “See a link? Mainline down, Democrats more secular ” See a link? Mainline down, Democrats more secular Terry Mattingly

  47. News? The miracle that changed Sir Anthony Hopkins’ life

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “News? The miracle that changed Sir Anthony Hopkins’ life” News? The miracle that changed Sir Anthony Hopkins’ life Terry Mattingly

  48. Girls Gone Bible: Yes, The Free Press story was “news”

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Girls Gone Bible: Yes, The Free Press story was “news”” Girls Gone Bible: Yes, The Free Press story was “news” Terry Mattingly

  49. Donald Trump ponders Heaven: Should reporters ask questions?

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Donald Trump ponders Heaven: Should reporters ask questions?” Donald Trump ponders Heaven: Should reporters ask questions? Terry Mattingly

  50. Bari Weiss threatens to talk to red and blue America

    GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Bari Weiss threatens to talk to red and blue America” Bari Weiss threatens to talk to red and blue America Terry Mattingly

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