Sermon on the Mount

Obama's Sermon On The Mount Reference

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.15.2009 | Politics


In his speech at Georgetown University Tuesday, President Obama used a Biblical reference to explain his comprehensive economic policy. "We cannot r...

Obama's Rhetorical Inspirations: Presidents, Poets, and Hobbits

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 03.27.2009 | Politics


Aaron Zelinsky

Here are the ten sources behind the most memorable lines of Obama's address.

What We Will Remember from Obama's 2009 Inaugural Address

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 02.20.2009 | Politics


Aaron Zelinsky

Obama's inaugural address was a good speech, but not truly canonical. Nevertheless, the inaugural address contained many passages that will enter into the mystic chords of memory.

Why Save Capitalism?

Stephen Mo Hanan | Posted 01.07.2009 | Business


Stephen Mo Hanan

Consumers everywhere are in revolt. Not so much from choice as necessity. But what if we noticed that paying attention to real people was more rewarding than shopping or TV?

A Tale of Two Religions: Real Christianity and Political Christianity

Jessica Catto | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics


Jessica Catto

The Christian religion is complicated. It encourages humility, modesty and forgiveness. To adhere to real Christianity is tough; political Christianity is a breeze.

The Audacity of Dope

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics


Robert S. McElvaine

I'll take the Christianity of a Jesus Follower like Barack Obama over that of a Jesus Thief like James Dobson any day of the week.