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Why Gingrich Needs to Find His Inner Victim

Filed under: Republicans, Religion, Bill Clinton, 2012 President, Culture, Disputations, Conservatives, Newt Gingrich, EthicsGingrich shouldn't try to polish his image by portraying himself as a hero whose good public deeds outweigh his personal failin...

Should Rep. Peter King Investigate the Catholic Church?

Filed under: Republicans, Religion, Terror, Disputations, Congress, Conservatives, Analysis, IslamThe Long Island congressman's hearings into Islam have an uncomfortable echo of the prejudices against his own faith. Permalink | Email thi...

Ash Wednesday Idea: Beat Guilt This Lent — Literally

Filed under: Religion, Culture, Disputations, EthicsNew research shows that a little bit of self-punishment can ease a guilty conscience - as long as you don't take it too far. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs |...

21 Priests in Philadelphia Suspended on Sex Abuse Allegations

Filed under: Religion, Scandal, Crime, Disputations, Catholic ScandalThe action by Cardinal Justin Rigali is one of the most sweeping since widespread revelations of child sexual abuse by clergy began battering the Catholic Church and follows accusatio...

Mike Huckabee Holds Strong Lead Among Conservative Christian Bloc

Filed under: Republicans, Mitt Romney, Religion, Mike Huckabee, Polls, Sarah Palin, 2012 President, Disputations, Conservatives, Newt Gingrich, Barack ObamaThe Republican hopeful also fares well in a match-up against President Obama. But can he beat th...

What Would Jesus Cut? Deficit Debate Rallies Christians — and Exposes Divisions

Filed under: Republicans, Religion, Taxes, Polls, Disputations, Congress, Conservatives, Liberals, Deficit, Tea Party, White House, Economy, John Boehner, 2012 ElectionsEvangelical leaders push to protect poor from budget cuts but face as much oppositi...

Boy Wrestles With Faith, Not Girl: Is it Christianity or Chivalry?

Filed under: Religion, Culture, DisputationsJoel Northrup's religious decision not to wrestle Cassy Herkelman leaves many grappling with the implications for faith and culture. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs ...

Pope’s ‘Passion of the Christ’: Don’t Blame Jews for Death of Jesus

Filed under: Religion, Culture, Disputations, Pope Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI forcefully argues in a new book that the Jewish people cannot be blamed for Christ's death on the cross. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blo...

Pro-Choice Extremist Reportedly Arrested by FBI for Threats to Pro-Life Activists

Filed under: Religion, Abortion, Crime, Disputations, Conservatives, LiberalsA harsh critic of the anti-abortion movement, Ted Shulman was being held without bond at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City, pro-lifers said. Permalink...

Gay Marriage Decision May Not Hurt Obama or Help the Religious Right

Filed under: George W. Bush, House, Republicans, John McCain, Religion, Mike Huckabee, Abortion, Gay Rights, Bill Clinton, Sarah Palin, Obama Administration, 2012 President, Culture, Disputations, Congress, Conservatives, Campaigns, Liberals, Tea Party...

Wisconsin Workers Get Support from Poland’s Solidarity Trade Union

Filed under: Republicans, Religion, Disputations, Governors, Conservatives, Unemployment, Jobs, EconomyThe Polish trade union Solidarity has embraced the cause of Wisconsin's protesting public workers. Permalink | Email this | ...

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