Hey Religious Left, Where Have You Been?

After a change in administrations and occupants of the White House, it is clearer now more than ever that the assumption that Democrat has to equal atheist and Republican has to equal the devout is no longer an opinion America can hold. One can see this in the current nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, a Democrat [...]

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Religion Headlines for April 7

Here’s some headlines on faith from around the world. 219 children, women taken from sect’s ranch Authorities search for more kids at Texas ranch Research explores what 1.3 billion Muslims think How Would Jesus Choose? The Episcopal Property War Civil Rights Groups Seeing Gradual End of Their Era The story behind the Dalai Lama’s visit [...]

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Religion Headlines: April 2

Supreme Court to Consider Religious Monuments Case Pope’s ‘Loving’ Fans an Added Security Challenge Minister at Obama’s church praised Turner Teams With Churches Despite Christianity ‘Loser’ Comment Is Mike Myers’ new film asking for trouble?

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Prayer amendment still in Senate committee after passing House in February

A proposed constitutional amendment to further define religious freedom in Missouri that passed in the House in February has yet to move out of the Senate committee it was referred to a month ago. The amendment sponsored by Rep. Michael McGhee, R—Odessa, “guarantees a citizen’s First Amendment right to pray and worship in all public [...]

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Faith Headlines March 31

In 2008 race, US religious vote fragmenting McCain making quiet play for Catholic vote Pope Reaches Out to American Catholics Side note: This articles has great interactive graphics that give a demographics breakdown of American Catholics. For more information you might also want to check out the recent Pew Forum study on American Catholics. Itinerary [...]

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OpEd: Race and the Social Contract

Eduardo Porter, writing in an OpEd piece for The New York Times, highlighted the disparity in the amount of support given to social programs in racially homogeneous communities in comparison to more diverse settings. He notes that race plays a large role in how much Americans are willing to give to help their fellow citizen. [...]

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Groups respond to Obama’s call for race discussion

Many religious and academic groups have responded to Sen. Obama’s call for a racial dialogue. Click here for more.

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Religion Headlines March 20

Oregon court says archdiocese’s responsibility is limited Internet Congregation Responds in Many Voices Plano may face lawsuit after denying pastor’s request to hold prayer meeting Outrage over cartoons still trying for Danes

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Pew Forum study on religion

I know this is old news but the wealth of knowledge that can come from the study on religion in the U.S. conducted by Pew Forum is simply remarkable. If you haven’t checked this out yet, I strongly encourage you to give it a read. The study is completely interactive and easy to access and [...]

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Beliefnet blogger on whether N.Y. governor’s wife should stay

Beliefnet blogger Rod Dreher gives his take on whether Silda Spitzer, wife of New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer should stay with him. He gives a five-point breakdown on the soon-to-be former governor’s marital situation. This is one of Beliefnet’s top stories. As most of the western world know, this story has been a hot topic [...]

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