Hammams Then & Now: Changing Sites of Healing, Gathering, and Vulnerability
A critical historicization of bathhouse cultures
Consuming Religion
George González reviews Kathryn Lofton's new book Consuming Religion
The Makeup Reformation
Race, representation, and Rihanna in the church of makeup.
Shopping for Salvation in a Brand New World
George Gonzalez asks "Will the revolution be commodified?"
In the News: Bernie, Bagels, Buddahs, and more!
A round-up of the week's religion news.
Me and My Mat
Naturalized as an integral part of practice, the mass produced yoga mat is an illustrative example of niche commoditization...
Discount Jesus
Ashley Baxstrom: Jesus saves but maybe he shouldn't sell. At least, not cell phones. And especially not during Easter.
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Changeallujah: The Reluctant Religion of Reverend Billy
By Brad Tytel St. Mark’s is an Episcopal church; an impressive edifice of rough gray stone perched behind a...