Catholic Bishops Throw Cold Water on Ice Bucket Challenge
Bishops in two Catholic dioceses are discouraging parishioners from participating in the popular “ice bucket…
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We All Speak of “Conscience”—But Are We Talking About the Same Thing?
“Conscience” keeps popping up in contemporary political and ethical debate. Think Hobby Lobby and the…
Read MoreDubious Theology Behind Catholic Opposition to Contraception Compromise
As my colleague Sarah Posner recently reported, it looks increasingly likely that several of the Catholic…
Read MoreWant a Slurpee with Your Birth Control?
Cardinal Timothy Dolan again argues that women should just run over to 7-11 if they want birth control.
Read MoreObama’s Compromise With Catholic Bishops Was a Bad Idea
As Obama meets Francis it’s a good time to remember that he gave an inch and the Bishops may just get their mile too.
Read MoreHow Will Religious Conservatives Follow Through on Marriage Bluster?
Catholic and evangelical leaders have pledged massive resistance to marriage equality. Now what?
Read MoreBishops Cite Flawed ‘Gay Parenting’ Study in Prop. 8 Brief
The Catholic Bishops are the latest to mischaracterize the notorious Regnerus study—this time in a Supreme Court brief.
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A Queer New Year
Last year’s big LGBT religion stories will get bigger in 2013.
Read MoreFailing at Politics, Bishops Turn to Prayer
Despite dismal results for first “Fortnight for Freedom,” US Catholic bishops plan another.
Read MoreUgandan Bishops Push Notorious Anti-Gay Bill
Death penalty remains.
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