A Surprisingly Unsurprising Look at Southern Jewish Life in the Age of Leo Frank

Filed Under (Religion Research) by Admin on 02-02-2010

Art Remillard

Despite the request, I have nothing interesting to say about the Leo Frank lynching. Kelly Baker’s insights (here and here) are far more interesting than mine–trust me. But wait, my un-impressiveness doesn’t end here. I also have nothing new to say about Southern Jewish life in the Frank era. So why am I writing this? Because of Samuel Farkas.

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Prosecutors say alleged Elizabeth Smart kidnapper competent to stand trial

Filed Under (Religion In The News) by Admin on 02-02-2010

Brian David Mitchell Street preacher Brian David Mitchell is purposely adopting a fake religious persona, does not suffer a mental illness and is competent to stand trial, according to federal prosecutors.

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