Handwritten Bible: The Latest Gimmick Scripture?
Is an effort to cobble together a handwritten Bible “of the people” really going to make it more accessible and widely read?
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Is the Theologian an Antiquated Relic of a Dying Institution?
An august group of scholars challenges academic theologians to begin appearing on daily talk shows and to write accessible books.
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Denying Communion to Prochoice Politicians
While some Bishops attempt to spread their views on the denial of communion beyond their fiefdoms, there’s no theological demand for doing so.
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The Religious Violence of Defending Marriage
Defense of Marriage laws, now in place in over thirty-seven states, are actually a form of religious violence; they violate sacred texts, are idolatrous, and scapegoat a powerless group.
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Obama’s Pastor “Dream Team”
A front page story in the Times revealed that 5 different pastors are hard at work guiding our president. But why make it public?
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Women in the Mosque
Will gender parity in the mosque end with a bang or a whimper?
Read MoreWill Jim Wallis Represent True Worker Justice Before Senate Committee?
Once again, despite having little to no expertise in the area, Jim Wallis has been tapped to give the progressive position. This time it’s the critical Employee Free Choice Act.
Read MoreBishops’ Advice on Planning Cheap Dates: No Sex
After abstaining from every possible diversion, what’s left but sex?
Read MoreOnly Fetuses and Popes are Worthy
The excommunication of those involved in procuring an abortion for a sexually abused 9-year-old in Brazil does not extend to the abuser. What exactly are the Church’s priorities?
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Clergy Cowardice
The folks in the pews are more progressive and activist than their clergy, a new survey shows. And those clergy who are supportive of social change are often silent.
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