2008 Election and Religion

Religion in America: Why Many Democrats and Europeans Don't Get It

Scott Atran | Posted 05.25.2011

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Scott Atran

A culture's moral compass is not an innate or logical determination, but an underdetermined product of historical contingency and willful choice.

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Obama's Faith-Based Plan

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

My relationship with the Bush White House ended after my public criticism of the path to war in Iraq. Yet I continued to support the idea and promise of the faith-based initiative.

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Clinton Volunteer Asked to Resign

AP | NEDRA PICKLER | Posted 05.25.2011

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign on Sunday requested the resignation of a second Iowa volunteer coordinator who forwarded a ...

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Huckabee: Amend Constitution To Be In 'God's Standards'

Raw Story | David Edwards and Muriel Kane | Posted 05.25.2011

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The United States Constitution never uses the word "God" or makes mention of any religion, drawing its sole authority from "We the People." However, R...

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Jason Linkins

Campaign AdWatch: McCain's Christmas Message, Now 50% More Crucifixiony!

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hey America! Have you opened your Christmas card from John McCain, yet? If not, then: SPOILER ALERT! McCain's message to the nation this Christmas ...

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