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Michael J. Altman

Michael J. Altman is professor of religious studies at the University of Alabama. He is currently writing a new book, Wrestling with Religion: Working Theories of Culture. 

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Religion Dispatches

Week in Religion: More Praying in Texas, First Hindu Chaplain, Modest Muslim Weightlifter

A roundup of religion headlines.
Michael J. Altman
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What Would Jesus Chew?, Bishops Bet on B-Ball, The Incredibly Shrinking Brain

This week’s The Week in Religion.
Michael J. Altman
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Tea Party Needs a History Lesson on Islam in America

Tea Partier Phillip Dennis disputes Obama’s version of US history. Guess who’s right?
Michael J. Altman
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