My favorite moments from last night’s Democratic debate were the moments of unscripted authenticity. Here are the ones I remember: John Edwards pondering who he considers to be his moral leader. He paused for several seconds — an eternity on TV — and said: “I don’t think I could identify one person that I consider to be my moral leader. My Lord is important to me. I go to him in prayer every day and ask for both... Read more
A new Pew study suggests that most Latinos believe religion should have a major place in America’s public life. From the report: Two-thirds of Hispanics say that their religious beliefs are an important influence on their political thinking. More than half say churches and other houses of worship should address the social and political questions of the day. By nearly a two-to-one margin, Latinos say that there has been too little expression of religious faith by political leaders rather... Read more
The early headlines referred to celebrations by “anti-abortion activists,” but no one who cares about the well-being of babies prior to their birth should take any comfort in this decision. (more…) Read more
I used to wonder what gave people the right to impose their views upon myself and others. Today, I understand it. It's all about being right. (more…) Read more
I find it strange that so many religious Republicans support lowering taxes. (more…) Read more
By Dr. Robert Jones I wanted to share the book with the FaithfulDemocrats.com community because it shows how including religious voices in progressive politics might help progressives be truer to their own commitments to equality and avoid getting trapped in ideological orthodoxy. In the book, I argue that egalitarian liberals ought to oppose physician-assisted suicide — at least until we find the political will to ensure access to health care for all. More broadly, I challenge progressives to... Read more
After the Oct 2, 2006 shooting of an Amish school, the world was astonished by the words of one of the Grandfathers of a slain girl. He said "We must not think evil of this man." (more…) Read more
Some evangelicals are claiming that DNC Chair Howard Dean's failure to mention the resurrection of Jesus in his Easter statement shows that Democrats are just plain incompetent in their message to Evangelicals. This is utter nonsense. But the attack on Dean reveals a lot. (more…) Read more
Are we ever going to get beyond this hypocrisy? (more…) Read more
I am not an NRA fanatic. I don't own a gun and doubt I ever will. But I know one thing. Guns don't kill people! PEOPLE kill people. (more…) Read more
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