Pope Preaches on Banking Crisis From Gilded Pulpit
Sure, material wealth is a transitory and risky deceiver. But that’s easy to say when you preside over a tax-free palace.
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New Poll: Terror or Poverty Determines Your Candidate
The Bible never speaks a word about fighting “terrorists”—but in more than 300 verses it discusses caring for the poor and doing social justice.
Read MoreGreed, Socialism and the Free Market
If capitalism is more realistic about human greed and human nature, then how does that become an argument for free markets?
Read MoreThe VP Debate: Sassy Meets the Statesman
Is Sarah Palin familiar with the US Constitution? It’s unclear from her excited anticipation of her vice presidential role as ruler of the Senate.
Read MoreFaith-Based Bailout Part 3
The language of faith has been so debased in the current economy, that it no longer seems worthy of credit. The current president, and his allegedly Palin-fueled base, have a lot to do with that.
Read MoreArchbishop Calls Democrats ‘Party of Death’
Despite a promotion overseas Archbishop Raymond Burke insists on keeping a finger in American politics.
Read MoreIRS to Rule on Preaching to the Converted
Several pastors are challenging the prohibition against making endorsements from the pulpit. But is there anyone who doesn’t know who their pastor is pulling for?
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RDBook: Is Nothing Secular? A Review of Jewel of Medina
A romance novel about Muhammad is widely condemned and its UK publisher hides under police protection, even as its author insists she means to build a bridge between cultures. Our reviewer explains the historical and literary context of the controversy.
Read MoreVideo: Sarah Palin’s Apocalypse
A video report from ANP asking whether, as with many in her denomination, Sarah Palin believes that the End of Days is near.
Read MoreHipster Muslim Televangelist on Ramadan
Rather than watch Ramadan soap operas, a young preacher urges Muslims to consider the spiritual meaning of the month-long holiday.
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