Weekend Plug-in 🔌

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(ANALYSIS) Good morning, Weekend Plug-in readers!

Last week, we highlighted the best religion journalism of 2023 as picked by more than 60 of the nation’s top Godbeat pros.

For today’s special year-end edition, we count down ReligionUnplugged.com’s Top 10 most popular articles of 2023.

Power Up: The Year’s Top Reads

10. Super Bowl Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts And Patrick Mahomes Both Playing For Christ (by Clemente Lisi)

9. Why Businessman Peter Chung Is Key Player In The Future Of The King’s College (by Paul Glader) 

8. An Indonesian Tradition Of Digging Up Dead Relatives For A Spirited Afterlife Ritual (by Vishal Arora)

7. Martin Scorsese’s Faith Shines In ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ (by Joseph Holmes)

6. Jelly Roll’s Raw And Honest Path To Redemption (by Princess Jones) 

5. New Religious Horror Films Showdown Over Demonic Possession (by Joseph Holmes) 

4. ‘Jesus Revolution’: A Revival Movie That Struggles To Be Inspiring And Truthful (by Joseph Holmes)

3. Premiere Of ‘The Chosen’ Season 3 Is A Triumphant Mixed Bag (by Joseph Holmes) 

2. Whistleblower Details New Allegations About $100 Billion LDS Fund (by Paul Glader )

1. ‘Sound of Freedom’ Is A Preachy Action Film That Will Put You To Sleep (by Joseph Holmes) 

The Final Plug

Next week we’ll return with our regular roundup of the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.

Happy Friday, everyone! Enjoy the holiday weekend.

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Bobby Ross Jr. writes the Weekend Plug-in column for ReligionUnplugged.com and serves as editor-in-chief of The Christian Chronicle. A former religion writer for The Associated Press and The Oklahoman, Ross has reported from all 50 states and 18 nations. He has covered religion since 1999.