What’s Wrong with Wright’s Words
Rev. Wright has been likened to his biblical namesake, but there’s a crucial difference between Wright’s rhetoric and that of the prophet Jeremiah…
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Love & Blasphemy
Outrage is often the first step to enlightenment, compassion, and justice, but apparently not in New Haven; a tour through recent stories on gay marriage, offensive art, and religious kitsch.
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Sacred&Profane: The “Cult” of Oprah Inflames Religious Right
The Religious Right’s wildly popular video attack on Oprah’s “dangerous” teachings may not be as far off base as it first appears.
Read MoreUPDATED: Religion Has Been Framed; Covering the Aga Khan’s Visit
When a man who leads a large Muslim community, is believed to be descended from the Prophet Muhammad, and who derives his authority from that claim, comes to the United States it should be a major news story.
Read MoreBen Stein’s Intelligent Design Film Fans Flames
Get ready for more of the hoary old “raving evangelicals” vs. “atheist scientists” cant. Note to scientists: This is no time for smugness.
Read MoreCompassion Forum or “Confession” Forum?
The questions were seemingly meant to induce affirmations from Democrats that God is indeed mysterious and awesome…
Read MoreMcCain Endorser: “Destroy” Islam
Megachurch Pastor Rod Parsley calls for America to “fulfill its divine purpose” by destroying “this false religion.”
Read MoreIn the Papal Pocket: Benedict XVI and the Press
When Pope Benedict XVI visits the United States for the first time this month, the media will tread lightly.
Read More“Menergy”: Men’s Ministries and the New Masculinity
The Promise Keepers have gone from hugging and shedding tears to doing battle for the Christian Right.
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A Brief History of Olympic Flames
The Olympic Flame, a potent symbol with religious connotations, has historically been the focus of social protest.
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