Robert P Jones

American Mythology In A Post-Bin Laden World

Robert P. Jones, Ph.D. | Posted 07.12.2011

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Robert P. Jones, Ph.D.

In President Obama's announcement of bin Laden's death, he talked passionately of an America that was simultaneously "relentless in defense of our citizens" and "true to the values that make us who we are."

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Why Do Americans Fight Over Civility?

Robert P. Jones, Ph.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert P. Jones, Ph.D.

This disagreement -- why civility matters -- provides a window into the dramatically different world views of liberals and conservatives that lie at the root of our current political conflicts.

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What Would Jesus Do?

Bill Schneider | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bill Schneider

Will the culture war ever end? We have now had three presidents in a row who promised to unite the country. They all failed because it's hard to compromise on values. But this doesn't mean it's impossible.

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