‘New Evangelical’-Progressive Alliance? Not So Fast
In a recent essay Marcia Pally argues that a generation of “new evangelicals” have “left the right.” But left it for what?
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Population Growth Divides Climate Change Advocates
As religious groups advocate for urgent measures to address climate change in poor nations, the role of reproductive justice gets swept under the rug.
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The New Christianity: What the Mainstream Media Has Missed
To cover a new religious movement, you have to know that the movement exists. An interview with Bruce Wilson.
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By the Way: James Dobson Departs the Scene
As the old guard retires, a generational challenge emerges for the Christian Right. Who can lead a movement whose constituency no longer agrees with its core tenets?
Read MoreRDPulpit: On the Betrayal of King’s Legacy and Culture Wars
Unlike the recent document claiming reconciliation between evangelicals and progressives the only way democracy has ever been expanded in the US, according to the Rev. Sekou, is by the defeat of conservative evangelical positions.
Read MoreE-vangelism: Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Blog-Ranking
Religion is online in a big way, from pastors blogging to faith-based social networking to a digital Ten Commandments. It’s all about building God’s kingdom on the internet.
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Evangelicals Fire the Future: Rich Cizik’s Resignation
The former VP of the National Association of Evangelicals was forced to resign for his acceptance of gay civil unions; ironic, given the views of evangelicalism’s future leaders.
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Even After an Obama Victory Reports of the Death of the Religious Right are Greatly Exaggerated
While it won’t be the same as it ever was, an Obama presidency will give the Religious Right an opportunity to bask in the glow of martyrdom and seize the mantle of underdog, while it raises hundreds of millions of dollars for its political campaigns and the never-ending ‘culture wars.’
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