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IRS Woes Grow As More Claim Impropriety

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.16.2013 | Politics

Chances are, by the time all the facts come out in L'Affaire IRS, we'll be assaying an example of how a fumbling sort of incompetence, as opposed to a...

Conservative Religious Groups Say They Were Scrutinized By IRS

AP | HENRY C. JACKSON and EMERY DALESIO | Posted 05.15.2013 | Politics

WASHINGTON — Two conservative religious groups say they were also the subject of unusual scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service. The son of...

Franklin Graham: Tax Violence In Movies, Video Games

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 04.25.2013 | Politics

Rev. Franklin Graham on Wednesday suggested that movies and video games depicting violence should be subject to extra taxation. ā€œHow much violenc...

God Condemns Same-Sex Marriage? Really?

Warren J. Blumenfeld | Posted 06.01.2013 | Religion
Warren J. Blumenfeld

One does not have to be a biblical scholar to know our society does not and has not followed many of the principles the Bibles dictate on issues of marriage. Let's look at some of the religious teachings, many pointing out that the institution of marriage was constructed very differently from what some today consider as "traditional."

Franklin Graham Takes Surprising Stance On Background Checks

The Huffington Post | Paige Lavender | Posted 03.13.2013 | Politics

Rev. Franklin Graham has come out in support of universal background checks as the debate over gun control continues in Washington. Graham told Tim...

Rick Warren, Franklin Graham To The Inauguration?

Jaweed Kaleem | Posted 03.13.2013 | Religion
Jaweed Kaleem

The Rev. Louie Giglio is out, but should the Revs. Rick Warren and Franklin Graham be in for President Barack Obama's inauguration? This and more in the latest religion headlines.

Conservative Leader Says U.S. On 'Path To Destruction,' Gay Marriage A Matter Of Incompatible 'Plumbing'

The Huffington Post | Meredith Bennett-Smith | Posted 11.19.2012 | Religion

Controversial conservative Christian and evangelist Rev. Franklin Graham gave a typically outspoken interview last week, telling David Brody of the Ch...

Obama Wins: So Christians, Will It Be More Hate or Jesus?

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 01.07.2013 | Religion
Frank Schaeffer

It's time to put following Jesus ahead of denying other people their basic human rights, their basic humanity and trying to win elections even when it costs your soul.

Franklin Graham's Message Of Inequality

David Alexander Bullock | Posted 01.02.2013 | Religion
David Alexander Bullock

His call to evangelicals is alarming. It is a call to vote for a return to an American past that is marred by racial, social and economic inequality. We must ultimately disagree with and stop anyone God fearing or not who would seek to restore an older version of America.

I Wish Christian Preachers Would Just Shut Up

Steve McSwain | Posted 01.01.2013 | Religion
Steve McSwain

That sounds harsh and I do not mean for it to be unkind. But frankly, I'm growing exceedingly weary of the nonsense that uninformed and misinformed Christian ministers wail about almost continuously.

Why Is Billy Graham So Involved In The 2012 Elections?

Religion News Service | Adelle M. Banks | Posted 10.23.2012 | Religion

(RNS) After years of shunning the partisan political spotlight, is Billy Graham a born-again Republican? In May, the elderly evangelist was feature...

Jaweed Kaleem

Billy Graham Launches Pro-Romney Voter Ads

HuffingtonPost.com | Jaweed Kaleem | Posted 10.18.2012 | Religion

Just a week after meeting and nearly endorsing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at his Montreat, N.C., home, an ailing Rev. Billy Graham ...

Billy Graham Is Not An Anti-Gay Bigot

Steve Knight | Posted 09.30.2012 | Religion
Steve Knight

Let me tell you about Billy Graham, just as he is, because based on what I experienced working for the man for six years, two statements issued under his name last week significantly collide with the well-established values of this great humble faith leader.

'If God Doesn’t Punish America, He’ll Have To Apologize To Sodom And Gomorrah'

Posted 08.03.2012 | Religion

Billy Graham wrote a prayer letter to America in which he shares his dismay, offers an invitation and passes the plate. The letter, which can be se...

Do All Evangelical Leaders Believe Gays Should Be Put To Death?

Michelangelo Signorile | Posted 08.01.2012 | Gay Voices
Michelangelo Signorile

It may be true that the "death to gays" pastors and their followers represent a tiny portion of evangelicals. But a much larger group of white evangelicals is not speaking out against the people making claims in the name of their religious faith.

Franklin Graham: Obama Has 'Shaken His Fist' At God

The Huffington Post | Ariel Edwards-Levy | Posted 05.10.2012 | Politics

Evangelist Franklin Graham said in a statement Thursday that President Barack Obama had "shaken his fist" at God when he affirmed his support for same...

Rev. Billy Graham Backs North Carolina Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

AP | MARTHA WAGGONER | Posted 07.02.2012 | Religion

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Rev. Billy Graham urged North Carolina voters Wednesday to support an amendment to the state constitution banning gay marria...

When The NAACP Came To Lunch

Franklin Graham | Posted 06.03.2012 | Religion
Franklin Graham

Recently, I hosted 20 representatives of the NAACP for lunch at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. I came away with a better understanding of our differences and a commitment to work together on important challenges in our country.

Franklin Graham Meets With Black Church Leaders

Posted 03.21.2012 | Religion

By Adelle M. Banks Religion News Service (RNS) Religious leaders from the NAACP met with evangelist Franklin Graham Tuesday (March 20), less than ...

Stunning Number Of Deep South Voters Believe Obama Is Muslim

The Huffington Post | Chris Gentilviso | Posted 03.14.2012 | Politics

Ask President Barack Obama about his religious affiliation, and he's a Christian. Ask Mississippi or Alabama voters, and you might find a different an...

Protestants Marrying Santorum Should Use Contraception

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 05.08.2012 | Politics
Robert S. McElvaine

Leaving aside Ron Paul, there are four candidates remaining in the presidential race. The three top Republicans are comprised of two are Roman Catholics and a Mormon. Pity the poor right-wing Protestants.

The Savior Santorum: The Rise of White Male Religious Elitism

Aaron Anson | Posted 04.28.2012 | Religion
Aaron Anson

Who are these religious elitists with the audacity to question the faith of others, based on their indoctrinated theology? These supposed leaders are waging battles outside the church they've not yet won inside the church.

I Will Never Say You Are Not A Christian

Bruce Reyes-Chow | Posted 04.28.2012 | Religion
Bruce Reyes-Chow

Before any more of us start walking down the easy path of judgementalism echoing the "You are not a Christian!" chorus, I offer this confession and prayer that has been going through my head as of late.

Franklin Graham And The Art Of Misinformation

Qasim Rashid | Posted 04.24.2012 | Religion
Qasim Rashid

Enough of misinformation and discrimination. Muslims and Christians must actively work together to achieve what both peoples want -- peace.

Pastor: 'I'm Going To Hold My Nose' And Vote For Romney

Posted 02.22.2012 | Politics

Rev. Robert Jeffress, a Dallas Baptist pastor who previously endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) for president and ignited controversy last October for...