Conservative Catholic group urges a tea party for Catholics, to oppose health care reform.
Catholics United says both House and Senate abortion restrictions "go too far," but supports passing Senate version of bill.
From anti-gay executive orders to claims that disabled children are God's punishment, the religious right is very much alive.
The tea partiers disparage liberalism while anti-abortion activists claim to follow the civil rights movement.
Is the religious right stawlart making a play for pro-life Democrats?
The Abandoned Orphanage: Hillary Clinton’s Mother Teresa Moment
At the National Prayer Breakfast, Hillary Clinton fondly remembered how Mother Teresa—or perhaps God—compelled her to encourage adoption. The behind-the-scenes story of how The Family brokered a truce between the pro-choice Clinton and anti-choice nun, by moving Clinton rightward on reproductive rights.
New Report: More Sex in the Pulpit
While religious conservatives are vocal on issues of sexuality—from pre-marital sex to masturbation to abortion—progressive religious leaders have largely ‘abstained’ from discussing these matters in the pulpit. A new report urges more clergy education and openness on sexuality issues.
At the National Prayer Breakfast, Hillary Clinton the feminist vanishes.
"Pro-life" Super Bowl ad sparks controversy about network advertising policies.
USCCB claims a bill that doesn't sufficiently restrict abortion is not "genuine health care reform."
Catholics for Choice commissions surveys in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maine, and Texas.
Is Casey compromise on abortion in health care bill “common ground” or “idiotic?”
Nelson rejects Casey's compromise.
Christmas story spurs new theocratic fantasies to defeat health care reform.
Military Abortion Ban: Female Soldiers Not Protected by Constitution They Defend
Unable to get an abortion during a tour of duty in Iraq, a soldier is left with no option but to do it herself—a humiliating but not uncommon dilemma. Women in the military are forced to obtain a leave to get the care they need; but if they’re honest about why, they put their military career in jeopardy. If they’re not, they put their military career in jeopardy.
If Hyde is unfair and discriminatory, why is extending it “neutral”?
From Right-Wing to Pro-Choice: The Shifting Goalposts of “Abortion Neutrality”
The principle of the Hyde Amendment, which restricted federal funds from paying for abortion, is now seen as an acceptable, “abortion-neutral” position for the pro-choice party. How did the most significant anti-abortion legislation in history become a moderate compromise?
Ben Nelson says he won't vote to end debate on a Senate health care bill without his Stupak anti-abortion amendment.
Instead of worrying about making friends, pols should focus on greater transparency and separation of church and state.
At Capitol Hill rally, pro-choice Democrats talk women's rights, not common ground.
The not-so-new ecumenism of the religious right: stoking fears of secularism as the new Nazism.
But will the anti-choice Democrats Stupak-ify it?
Sojourners CEO Jim Wallis pleads for compromise on abortion after initial compromise was disregarded; Pastor Dan is appalled.
House Health Care Bill Discriminates Against Religious Freedom
Abortion is not a liberal, secular invention; there are examples in Jewish, Muslim, and even Christian theologies—and in Buddhist and Hindu traditions—of instances in which abortion is justified.
Faith outreach a craven quest for more votes.