Bishops, It Is Nobody’s Fault But Your Own
The “Challenge of Peace,” put forth 25 years ago in a pastoral letter, has been ignored in favor of hot-button social issues like abortion and euthanasia.
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The “The Turban Effect”: Studies Reveal Latent Islamophobia
Two recent studies reveal that Westerners are more aggressive toward perceived Muslims and less likely to be sensitive to Muslim patients’ needs.
Read MoreProp 8 and the War on Xmas?
Ironically, the precedent that may be set by the anti-gay marriage initiative could clear the path for the ultimate anti-Christmas legislation
Read MoreWilliam R. Jones Revisited: Is God a Racist Misogynist?
Before or after her murder, transgendered African American woman Duanna Johnson was treated as a monster.
Read MoreReligious Conservatives Unhappy with Daschle Pick
The Religious Right attacks Obama’s pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services as a “pro-life nightmare.”
Read MoreMy Voters are Smarter Than Your Voters
Well here’s a new smear: Obama voters are just plain ignorant, civics-wise. Guess what? So is everyone else…
Read MoreFulfilling the Dream? Complicating the Narrative
The Civil Rights Movement needs to be understood in its historical context…
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Pope Benedict: Use Protection while…
… Driving, of course.
Read MorePalin, Yet Again
A response, and a clarification. Palin is not yet out of the public eye…
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RDBook: Christian Culture Clash
Why are conservative churches thriving in the “spiritual wasteland” of the Pacific Northwest, while liberal churches struggle? Author James Wellman explains what’s going on in the region, and how this plays out across the United States.
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