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War Interrupts Biblical Archaeology
Israel-Iran conflict stalled excavation efforts, forcing international teams to flee.
The Bulletin
Biden’s Mental Acuity, Afghan Refugees in Iran, and the Rising National Debt
The Bulletin discusses Biden’s last acts as president, Iran’s deportations of Afghan refugees, and America’s growing national debt.
A Marxist and an Ayatollah Shaped Iran’s Islamic Republic
Both politicized the Shiite faith.
Shiites Await a Savior. How Should They Govern Now?
Rule by the minority Muslim sect is rare in history, but two premodern dynasties help explain Iran.
Imam’s the Word
Shiite sects differ on what matters most in a leader.
How Iran Became an Islamic Republic
The political history may be familiar. But the theology of Shiite Islam matters too.
The Bulletin
Texas Floods, Netanyahu Visits Trump, UPenn’s Ban on Trans Athletes, and Christian Civic Engagement
The Bulletin discusses the Texas floods, Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to DC, UPenn’s apology to competitors of Lia Thomas, and Christian civic engagement.
The Bulletin
Zohran Mamdani Surprises Democrats, US Bombs Iran, and the Newsboys Face A Scandal
The Bulletin discusses New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, the United States’ bombing of Iran, and the Newsboys’ scandal.
News
ICE Goes After Church Leaders and Christians Fleeing Persecution
On Tuesday, Iranian asylum-seekers were detained in Los Angeles, adding to the count of church members taken despite lawful status.
Public Theology Project
It’s Okay Not to Know What to Think About Iran
Sometimes “I don’t know” is the best answer, even as we pray for wisdom to do the next right thing.