RD10Q: What is Black Religion?
William D. Hart’s new book charts the black spiritual imagination through the journeys of Malcolm X, Julius Lester, and Jan Willis.
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GOP Does Not Stand For “Gay Old Party”
There are indeed still gay Republicans out there, but there are those those in the party who would like them to go away.
Read MoreDomestic Violence Has Nothing To Do With Religion
When the head of a TV station devoted to improving the image of Muslims in the U.S. murdered his wife last week, it served as a reminder that no community is immune to domestic violence and tragedy.
Read MoreVatican Defines Men’s Sins, Women’s Sins
Men sin with sex, food, and laziness; women are vain, jealous, and filled with rage. But this has nothing to do with culture, of course.
Read MoreUnitarian Church Shooter Jailed for Life
Jim Adkisson’s deranged would-be suicide note is a portrait of hate.
Read MoreMuslim Women and Family Law
The fact that laws are changing does not mean that there is real progress toward justice for women in the Muslim world. Change on the ground takes a long time.
Read MoreBenedict is on a Roll!
Father Gerhard Maria Wagner called Hurricane Katrina divine retribution, and thinks the Harry Potter series is satanic. His reward? The Pope has just made him bishop.
Read MoreSometimes, Sides Must be Taken: Obama and Lincoln
Like Lincoln, Obama has the ability to bring those of different creeds together under the American flag. But let’s hope obama doesn’t forget that genuine disagreements exist and that sometimes sides must be taken.
Read MoreBailout for Christian Broadcasting?
It’s back to the basics for Christian broadcasters, as hard times bring them back to their their most conservative demographic.
Read MoreGay Rights Getting “Enhanced” in Utah
In a weird turn of phrase, Utah’s governor announces that he supports enhanced civil rights for gay people.
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