Religion Dispatches
While the Western Wall remains under the administration of a state-sponsored religious entity that prohibits the free worship of its citizens, President Obama should not visit the site. To do so would be a tacit endorsement of the laws and policies that limit civil liberties in Israel in favor of religious control of public prayer, life-cycle events, and, in cases involving conversion, even questions of citizenship.
Read More
You and I both long for a “new awakening.” The difference is that I believe we did in fact see a new awakening in this election. An awakening to the the need to reject all theocratic language and all theocratic posturing for the sake of authentic religious freedom.
Read More
On freedom of religion in campaigning and beyond.
Read MoreThe arrest of a woman for praying at the Western Wall was a lost opportunity in last night’s debate.
Read MoreTony Perkins’ sudden survey paints a picture of Christians under siege.
Read MoreThe contraception mandate becomes a campaign issue.
Read More
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.
Read More
In some quarters the Catholic Health Association’s rejection of the Obama administration’s compromise was treated as a reversal of position. But is it really all about contraceptive coverage?
Read MoreWill it be seen as emblematic of anti-abortion activism?
Read MorePeter Singer: if your religious beliefs don’t permit it, don’t do it.
Read More