Biblical Literalism

Christians Vote on the Worst Verse in the Bible

Valerie Tarico | Posted 10.04.2009 | Living


Valerie Tarico

It's a pleasure to land in the virtual company of believers who have no problem saying that sexism and homophobia and slavery and genocide are Bad, no matter how well credentialed their endorsers.

Bible Study in Public Schools: Let's Pray on It

Jeff Schweitzer | Posted 09.10.2009 | Politics


Jeff Schweitzer

Let's agree to teach the bible in all of its bloody, misogynous, murderous, fratricidal glory. Let's teach our impressionable children the following facts about the word of god.

The (Liberal) Faith of George W. Bush

Paul Raushenbush | Posted 01.11.2009 | Politics


Paul Raushenbush

George Bush revealed that his approach to the bible, evolution and to other religions has more in common with liberal protestants than with his fundamentalist political amen corner.

Unbuckling the Bible Belt from the Legacy of Slavery

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 11.25.2008 | Living


Robert S. McElvaine

Hardly anyone mentions that the "the Bible Belt" and "the Black Belt" refer to essentially the same part of the country. That easily overlooked fact is of enormous significance.