Gospel

A Faith Declaration for Health Care Reform

Jim Wallis | Posted 10.07.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

There is no one "right" religious position on how health care should look; but I believe there are some fundamental moral and even biblical principles on which to evaluate any final legislative agreement.

Interview: Visionary Entertainer Josh Charles

2morrowknight | Posted 09.25.2009 | Entertainment


2morrowknight

"When you write a song, you never know how it will evolve," Charles said. "I've been approached by people who are recovering from cancer and they have shared stories with me of how 'Healing Time' has helped them."

Redemonizing Judas: Gospel Fiction or Gospel Truth?

Robert Eisenman | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living


Robert Eisenman

The entire character of "Judas Iscariot" is generated out of whole cloth and it is meant to be. Moreover, it is done in a totally malevolent way.

An Interview with Raphael Saadiq Plus This Week's New Albums

Mike Ragogna | Posted 09.16.2009 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

Though his latest album The Way I See It was released last year, Saadiq still is touring pretty much non-stop. He took a quick break from his schedule for this interview.

Qawwali Gospel: Where Muslims and Christians Worship As One

Derek Beres | Posted 07.18.2009 | Entertainment


Derek Beres

Faiz Ali Faiz and Craig Adams for Qawwali Gospel wove two seemingly disparate musical styles together to pay homage to the divine. Through them, Allah and Jesus met and danced.

Watch Out What You Pray For

Adam Neiman | Posted 07.10.2009 | Politics


Adam Neiman

The Christian right prayed for the end of the world. Sure enough, they got the end of their world. They prayed for a savior -- and got one in spades.

New Tunes On Monday: Little Walter, Prince, James Taylor, John Wesley Harding, Paul Carrack, and Matthew Barber

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.13.2009 | Entertainment

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Mike Ragogna

Blues harmonica player and singer Little Walter died over forty years ago, but his influences still can be heard in many blues-rock recordings that employ the instrument.

Was Jesus A Yogi?

Tara Stiles | Posted 05.12.2009 | Living


Tara Stiles

So, I was up late the other night trying to wind down and I got sucked into watching the Discovery channel -- always an educational end to a long day....

Liberation Theology vs. Victoria Jackson

Paul Raushenbush | Posted 04.13.2009 | Politics


Paul Raushenbush

What our president is trying to do is not socialism, it is trying to help as many people get through this disastrous economic time with as little suffering and as much dignity as possible. Sounds Christian to me.

James Dobson's 'Letter From 2012 in Obama's America'

Jim Wallis | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics


Jim Wallis

James Dobson, you owe America an apology. The fictional letter released through your Focus on the Family Action organization, crosses all lines of decent public discourse.

Beyond Thunderdome: Tina Turner's Greatest vs. Nikka Costa's Latest

Mike Ragogna | Posted 11.07.2008 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

Competing for the title "Best Female Pop-R&B Artist Deserving Your Limited CD Dollars" come two fierce competitors, both with new projects worthy of your consideration.

Calling On The Gospel To Call Off Debt

MSNBC | Ovetta Wiggins | Posted 07.28.2008 | Business


Following the advice of their pastor, the men and women shuffled to the altar, cut up their credit cards and placed them near his feet. "If we want t...

Obama Adds Gay Minister To Gospel Tour

AP | NEDRA PICKLER | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


In response to an uproar from gay activists, Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign on Wednesday added a gay minister to the lineup for its wee...

Obama To Do Gospel Tour With "Ex-Gay" Singer Who Vowed To Battle "Curse Of Homosexuality"

AMERICAblog.com | John Aravosis | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


From the NYT: As religious conservatives gather in Washington this weekend for the "Values Voters Summit," Senator Barack Obama's campaign announ...