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What does the Bible say about who belongs in the ‘promised land’? A biblical scholar explains

In current US politics, a “biblical” view of the Middle East informs foreign policy – perhaps more than it has for decades. This makes it very important to understand what the Bible actually says, particularly about the idea of a “promised land”.

The Conversation

‘Important and beautiful’ 13th-century Bible returns to Salisbury

Sarum Master Bible to go on display at cathedral after being in private hands for almost 800 years

The Guardian - UK

Rory Stewart’s wife’s charity loses $1m USAID funding days after ex-MP’s bizarre clash with JD Vance

US vice president hit out at Rest is Politics presenter’s IQ after former Tory politician criticised his ‘bizarre take’ on the bible

The Independent UK

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Evangelical education nearly ruined me. Now the Christian right is coming for public schools

From Bible stories to the Ten Commandments, public schools are starting to look a lot like the fundamentalist system I escaped

The Guardian - US

Gut-wrenching love: What a fresh look at the ‘Good Samaritan’ story says for ethics today

The Bible story of the Good Samaritan is more than a mainstay of Sunday school courses. “Good samaritan” is the catch-all way to describe a do-gooder – someone who stops to change the tire of a stranded motorist, helps a lost child find their parents in a store and gives…

The Conversation

The Beach at 25: How Danny Boyle’s divisive thriller nearly sank Leonardo DiCaprio (and upset Ewan McGregor)

FLASHBACKS: The adaptation of Alex Garland’s Gen-X counterculture bible was beset by problems from the off – protesting locals, near-fatal accidents and a behind-the-scenes fallout that would rage for a decade. But, 25 years after the film’s release, it might warrant a fairer shake, writes Tom Fordy

The Independent UK

Friendship, a covenant, romance – no matter what you call it, David’s love for Jonathan is one of the Bible’s most beautiful

For the idea of love, biblical Hebrew has precious few synonyms. Yet the Hebrew of the Bible can communicate a rich sensation of love: the love of a man for a woman, the love of any human being for their fellow human, the love of Israel for Israel’s God, and…

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Trump's attack on schools could backfire

Trump forgets the lesson of Moms for Liberty and orders schools to replace education with right-wing propaganda

Salon

Legal rights groups urge school leaders not to adopt Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum

The coalition of legal organizations told Texas school district leaders that it would “take any action” necessary to protect the rights of students and their families.

The Texas Tribune

ICE Agents in Churches ‘Does Not Bode Well for the Future of Religion’ in America

“They’re de facto endorsing government interference with the church—the very government interference with the church that they've complained about in the past.”

Texas Observer

Voices: Bishop Budde’s ‘woke’ sermon wasn’t an ambush – it was a reminder of basic Christian values

COMMENT: The very fact that Trump and the right have reacted so badly over Bishop Budde’s ‘meek and mild’ sermon suggests they aren’t well acquainted with either the Bible or Christianity, writes Kat Brown

The Independent UK

Presidents' Use Of Bibles During Inaugurations Revealed

Explore the diverse use of Bibles during presidential inaugurations, from historical practices to recent ceremonies.

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President-Elect Trump To Use Lincoln's Bible For Inauguration

President-elect Trump to use Abraham Lincoln's Bible for his inauguration, continuing a tradition of historical significance.

The Guardian - UK

Plans for Bible reading and Latin in Italian schools criticised as ‘retrograde’

Education minister reveals revamp of national curriculum guidelines and says children must ‘learn to write better’

The Independent UK

Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans

Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state

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An eye for an eye: People agree about the values of body parts across cultures and eras

The Bible’s lex talionis – “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot” (Exodus 21:24-27) – has captured the human imagination for millennia. This idea of fairness has been a model for ensuring justice when bodily harm is inflicted.

The Independent UK

MAGAworld tries to defend Nebraska senator’s husband after he refuses to shake hands with Harris: ‘He had a cane!’

Harris raised her eyebrows and shook off the snub with an uncomfortable smile

Reason

Bible Back in Texas Schools After Being Pulled for Sexual Content

Canyon Independent School District pulled sections of the Bible from its library shelves over concerns that its "sexually explicit" material violated Texas law.

Louder

“It was me being a complete and utter dunderhead”: Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield on the guitar solo where he went full method

There was more to Bradfield’s searing guitar part on this classic Manics cut than flashy playing, the singer and guitarist explains

The Guardian - US

Trump Bibles, Rudy coffee, Tucker nicotine pouches: the rightwing knick-knack racket

Republican figures are using their influence to sell a variety of goods, preying on people’s political affiliations

The Guardian - US

Texas book ban law causes a school district to remove Bible from libraries

Canyon independent school district briefly removed text – and then reinstated it – to comply with state’s Reader Act

7 things I learned from Arnold Schwarzenegger's bodybuilding bible that everyone can apply to their workouts

Arnie's book is packed with wisdom that goes beyond the gym – here’s how his approach to training, mindset, and consistency can transform your workouts

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