Bishops Rile Up the Religious Right, Then and Now
There’s been a lot of discussion lately of the ideological roots of the Christian Right….
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Gambian President Threatens to Kill Asylum Seekers
Gambia: President Threatens to Kill Asylum Seekers Fiercely anti-gay President Yahya Jammeh, who has called…
Read MoreReligious Leaders Urge Obama to Allow Abortion Funding in Foreign Aid
Religiously-based efforts to prevent girls from getting an education, like the kidnapping of Nigerian school…
Read MoreDubious Diversity at America Mag
Hires US Bishops; abortion and sexuality scold as newest columnist.
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.
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Hobby Lobby Case Isn’t Really About Contraception
This “religious freedom” battle headed to the Supreme Court is largely about abortion, though it’s based on the US Catholic Bishops’ efforts to exploit a small gap in the science that’s long past.
Read MoreCatholic Nuns Back Obamacare Contraception Access
“It isn’t faith and freedom when reproductive autonomy isn’t extended by the Catholic Church to women.”
Read MoreShould CNN Religion Writer Accept Award From Religious Advocacy Org?
The Becket Fund blesses Eric Marrapodi, co-editor of CNN’s Belief Blog.
Read MoreActual Treatment of Gays Belies Archbishop Dolan’s TV Welcome
Bishop’s “charm offensive” is a bit more offensive than charm.
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Catholics Choose Conscience Over Church
Catholics may well decide the election. But I daresay it won’t be because they line up behind the bishops.
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