Where are the leaders of today who are willing to stand up and say: "I am a person of faith, but I will not dictate what yours should be.
Dave Astor | Posted 05.09.2012
Yes, many novels have religious content that dominates a book or at least adds a small thread to its tapestry. Some of these novels take a jaundiced view of religion, while others treat it more kindly.
Herb Silverman | Posted 05.09.2012
I can enjoy a good chuckle over many such religious beliefs, as long as they don't intrude on my daily life.
G. Elijah Dann | Posted 05.05.2012
Santorum and Dolan are at least right on one point. No one should be saying that religious people can't participate in the public square. The reality is, however, the public square has a cacophony of voices.
Daniel Matamala | Posted 02.29.2012
Think about a democracy in which a religious minority represents 15% of the population but is virtually excluded from the exercise of power. We are not talking about oppressed Christians in some Muslim country. We are talking about non-religious persons in the USA.
Chris Rodda | Posted 06.16.2011
Well, it's that time of year once again -- time for some theocratic member of Congress to push for a resolution proclaiming the first weekend of May "Ten Commandments Weekend".
Andrew Wilkes | Posted 05.25.2011
If Christian traditions of progressive social criticism are to gain an audience beyond religious academicians and committed activists, they must intervene in policy debates with explicitly political arguments.
Chris Rodda | Posted 05.25.2011
Apparently, Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) doesn't see any problem whatsoever with Congress encouraging people of "all faiths and religious persuasions" to follow his religion.
Rabbi Michael Lerner | Posted 05.25.2011
The lure of "inclusion" and "access to the powerful" and "being part of the consensus" seemed attractive, while there seemed to be little to be gained by simply not being on the list.
Seth Greenland | Posted 05.25.2011
The shame does not lie with Wright and Hagee. The shame is that American politics has degenerated to the point where these toxic God-wielders are actively courted by our leaders.
The Carpetbagger Report | Steve Benen | Posted 05.25.2011
When it comes to campaign contributions, the 2008 presidential campaign keeps turning the conventional wisdom on its ear.... ...Thus far in the '08 c...
Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy | Posted 05.23.2012