Birtherism, Conspiracy Theories, and the “Christian Nation”
What’s driving the birtherism? Not Donald Trump.
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Scott Walker’s Faith-Based Anti-Government Rhetoric
Would Jesus be a union buster?
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In Wake of Murder in Uganda, LGBT Group Protests Prayer Breakfast
Yesterday morning President Barack Obama gave the keynote address at this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, a longstanding tradition among presidents since Dwight D. Eisenhower. The breakfast also drew Braveheart screenwriter Randall Wallace and husband of recent Arizona shooting victim… This isn’t anti-religion; this is anti-hatred.
Read MoreOh, For God’s Sake
Fox News says that Pres. Obama “misquoted” the Bible because he used the New International Version instead of the King James… Wait, what?
Read MoreWolves Repelled by Christian Rock, Bibles for Porn, Fox Rejects Super Bowl Ad
The week in religion.
Read MoreObama’s Faith-Based Office=The Kremlin?
Criticism of Obama’s faith-based efforts becomes more pointed.
Read MoreAt National Prayer B’fast Obama Defends His Faith… Again
Some unsolicited advice on how Mr. Obama should talk about his faith.
Read MoreAir Force Speaking Invitation to Member of “Lord’s Army” Sparks Outrage
Military Religious Freedom Foundation demands withdrawal of the invitation.
Read MoreThe Religious “Right” to Denounce Homosexuality
The religious right is framing the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell as an infringement of Christians’ religious freedom, and is vowing to “protect” its chaplains.
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Michael Vick Walks on Water: Updated
From his jaw-dropping 88-yard touchdown pass to DeSean Jackson in the first few minutes of the game to what would be a record-breaking performance overall—333 yards thrown, four touchdowns, and a 59-28 blowout against the Washington Redskins—it was Vick’s name that the sportscasters kept coming back to, with awe in their voices. But without the chance to play pro football again and to fill a stadium with wonder, Vick would have been just another celebrity ex-con, not the miracle he’s now judged to be.
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