Is This Light?
A Qur’anic passage on sex, adultery, and “hidden adornment” raises a lot of questions, with answers hard to find.
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As Gays More Accepted, Religious Opponents More Vocal
A tidal wave of change in the opinion of religious communities toward LGBT inclusion is met by even more strident opposition by some conservatives.
Read MoreIn the Trenches with the HRC, Working for Transgender Inclusion
A transgender woman and pastor invites RD readers to join the Human Rights Campaign in advocacy for justice.
Read MoreWill Sarah Palin Ruin The Religious Right’s African-American Outreach?
Tweets supporting Dr. Laura anger black conservatives.
Read MoreWoe is Me (“Ya laytani”)
The Bible never discusses Mary’s pain in childbirth, but it is in the Qu’ran.
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Shukr: Gratitude
I used to say, if I see that sun come over the horizon, I know the day is going to be good. Simple things like the sun or the absence of it, remind me then to be grateful.
Read MoreTajwid: To Read with Love… and Competence
Now that the speaker volume has been adjusted, I must say I’m in love with this recitation. No, I’m not kidding. Really.
Read MoreThe Week in Religion, Poetically:
Bomb threat in Lourdes; How to play football during Ramadan; Madonna of the bikers; booty-enhancement by new religious magic.
Read MorePAC Behind Anti-Park51 Ad Produced “One of the Sleaziest False TV Ads” of ’08 Campaign
National Republican Trust PAC ran anti-Obama campaign ads in 2008.
Read MoreThe “Obamosque” Smears and the Money Fueling Them
National Republican Trust PAC has a history of anti-Democratic smear campaigns.
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