Right-wing religious leaders are attacking the purpose-driven Pastor Rick Warren for inviting Senator Barack Obama to speak at a seminar about AIDS. Why the attacks? Because they disagree with Obama’s politics. Well, we’re hitting back. Check out the letter that we’ve helped organize. About 30 religious leaders are standing up for the notion of — imagine this — people working together to save lives. An open letter to pastors across the country November 30, 2006... Read more
I was introduced to the topic of gender violence in 1982 when (more…) Read more
There are times when I think to myself, “I can understand why someone would join the Christian Right.” (more…) Read more
I think one of the reasons that I've remained a Democrat is because I never felt comfortable with Fundamentalism. To me Fundamentalism has been intertwined with the Republican right. Furthermore, when you think about what is really fundamental it has very little to do with the shallow ideals associated with the Fundamentalist expression of Christian faith. (more…) Read more
By Jennifer S. ButlerExecutive Director, Faith in Public Life My book, Born Again: The Christian Right Globalized, reveals how the Christian Right is building international, interfaith coalitions and shaping policy in every corner of the world. The book provides the first insider’s account of the strategies and effectiveness of Christian Right lobbying at the United Nations, and their efforts to build a global conservative family values movement. Drawing on interviews with Christian Right leaders, I reveal how today’s most... Read more
Glenn Beck demonstrates more of his hatred for people that do not think like him. (more…) Read more
During the campaign season we were able to draw a dichotomy between ourselves and the Republican Party. Now we must deliver. (more…) Read more
The War in Iraq does not just kill Iraqi civilians, insurgents and American soldiers inside the borders of Iraq. (more…) Read more
At the groundbreaking of the MLK memorial, Barack Obama once again drew upon his faith to craft a stirring speech. Here's an excerpt: (more…) Read more
"How should a Christian deal with righteous anger?" E.A., Chicago (more…) Read more
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