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Lauren Winner

Lauren Winner

Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality
Divinity School
lauren.winner@duke.edu
Duke Box 90967, Durham, NC 27708
148 Langford Bldg, Durham, NC 27708

Selected Publications

Reaganizing religion: Changing political and cultural norms among evangelicals in Ronald Reagan's America

Chapter · October 31, 2023 The 1980s saw the rise of the Religious Right-a movement within American Christianity that yoked together conservative theology with conservative politics, and that encouraged evangelical Christians to organize on behalf of a conservative social and politi ... Full text Cite

The Dangers of Christian Practice: On Wayward Gifts, Characteristic Damage, and Sin

Book · January 1, 2018 Challenging the central place that "practices" have recently held in Christian theology, Lauren Winner explores the damages these practices have inflicted over the centuries Sometimes, beloved and treasured Christian practices go horrifyingly wrong, extend ... Cite

Sabbath for All?”

Journal Article Sojourners blog · 2010 Link to item Cite

Swine Flu Spells the End of the Common Cup

Other The Wall Street Journal op-ed page · 2009 Cite

Who is a Jew? [12]

Journal Article Commentary · April 1, 2006 Cite

Wifely Duties

Other The Wall Street Journal · 2006 Cite

Be A Reader Role Model: Read a Book to Your Kids

Other Dallas Morning-News op-ed page · 2006 Cite

Saving Grace

Other New York Times op-ed page · 2006 Cite

Saying Grace

Journal Article O : the Oprah magazine · 2004 I don't have hibiscus, but saying [Basho]'s poem helps me notice, and be thankful for, the magnolia tree out my window, the slow sunset, the pretty table linens. Whether you recite a Zen poem or a Christian prayer, saying grace does good work at the table. ... Link to item Cite

Not Forgotten: How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Journal Article Southern Cultures · 1998 Cite