Pastor Who Called Mormonism a “Cult” Backs Mitt Romney
Of course the good pastor may have had an ulterior motive.
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Why Peter Beinart is Wrong on Democrats and Anti-Mormonism
More anti-Mormon than Republicans?
Read MoreWhy are Romney SuperPac Donors Shy?
Mormon niche industry donors fuel campaign, but try to stay out of spotlight.
Read MoreHow NOT to Investigate Mitt Romney’s Mormon Ties
Don’t think fringe movement, think multinational corporation.
Read MoreMormon-Bashing Bryan Fischer says he’s “More Mormon” than Mitt Romney
Grennell-gate takeaway: Romney needs to lead on tolerance.
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It may all come down to who actually makes it to the voting booth.
Read MoreThe Latest to Botch Mormonism: Garry Wills
A modest proposal for the media.
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“Religious Freedom” and the Conservative Quest for Absolute Truth
But the demand for hierarchy has a larger impact on politics. In Bill Clinton’s often-quoted words: “When times are uncertain, the American people would rather have a leader who is wrong but strong than one who is right but weak.” Just as the father must rule to keep the home in order, and the Father in Heaven must be obeyed to keep the universe in order, so the “great white father” in the White House must have firm control to keep order in the political realm.
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Santorum’s War on Satan… er, on Higher Education
Much of the hullabaloo surrounding Rick Santorum’s comment that President Obama is a “snob” for pushing college is missing the bigger picture: that Santorum is a cosmic conspiracy theorist, and higher education sits at the heart of the imagined conspiracy.
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Why Taking Offense at Santorum’s “Tri-Faith” Nation is a Good Sign
There was a time when it seemed like progress for Catholics and Jews to be folded into Protestant America and frequently referred to as a single entity. For most, that time has passed.
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