As we move into the gift-giving season, I thought I'd let you all know of a collection of books and resources on progressive religion that I've set up as part of this effort to promote progressive religious voices. You can get to the Progressive & Religious Store by clicking on the "Store" link on any page on my website (www.progressiveandreligious.org). (more…) Read more

The Christian worldview being one of humility and service, no Bible-thumping candidate could possibly be on Jesus' side.  Heck, even the Church, the "Bride of Christ," is not on Jesus' side these days. (more…) Read more

Are the end times upon us?  Or is it just business as usual from the religious right?   Pat Robertson — anti-gay, anti-abortion, anti-separation crusader — has endorsed Rudy Giuliani, the pro-gay, pro-choice, non-churchgoing, cross-dressing, twice-divorced, adulterous Republican candidate for president.    Seems ironic, but it’s really not.  Unreformed religious righties like Pat Robertson have long been more concerned with power than principle.  They married the Republicans long ago, despite the party’s anti-biblical stances on poverty, war, the environment, race,... Read more

Ultimately, walls imprison only their builders by restricting the spirit and vision of a people to the territory they possess. (more…) Read more