Franciscan friars back American nuns in Vatican spat
(RNS) The brothers have come to the sisters’ defense. Leaders from seven Franciscan provinces in the U.S. publicly backed a group of American nuns on Thursday (June 7), calling a Vatican crackdown on the women “excessive.” The …
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Would An Agnostic Make the Best President?
Does talking about religion distract Politicians from “real” issues?
It’s always refreshing when religious leaders strive to embody the very best values their faith has to offer. I have been reminded of this often over the past year, which is shaping up to be banner one for Christian leaders in the “practice what you preach” department.
read moreWisconsin: A Political Scientist Surveys the Recall Election
Editor’s Note: Today (June 5) Wisconsin voters head to the polls in a special recall election, where they will decide either to keep Governor Scott Walker in office or to replace him with Democratic challenger Tom Barrett. …
read moreMormons march in Gay Pride Parade to build bridges
Before the drag queens in heels danced across Main Street, more than 300 members of the LDS Church left Utah Gay Pride Parade spectators in tears Sunday morning. One Mormon father turned to the crowd and thanked …
read moreThe War on Gays
The sentencing of Dharun Ravi for the hateful abuse that may have driven his gay roommate at Rutgers, Tyler Clementi, to commit suicide, or Barack Obama’s public acceptance of gay marriage, prevents many of us from seeing …
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Peace in Jerusalem
I thought for sure I would live long enough to see peace come to Israel.
read moreRed White and Blue No Longer
Religion and a Non-White American Future The U.S. Census Bureau, never one to rush to judgment, has now made it official: fewer than 50% of the babies born in the United States during the year ending in …
read moreAn Open Letter from Rev. Otis Moss III To the Black Clergy Concerning the President’s Endorsement of Gay Marriage
The following words are from the Reverend Otis Moss, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois concerning President Obama’s recent public endorsement of Gay Marriage. The content of the letter is posted in …
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Pat Brittenden Podcast from May 22nd, 2012
Madison Shockley talks with Pat Brittenden about Marriage Equality and the Catholic Church suing the Obama Administration amongst other things.
read moreChurch Controversy is in Georgetown’s DNA
When Georgetown University students gathered on the Healy Lawn for their graduation this past weekend, they did so within sight of a stately seated statue of John Carroll, the university’s founder and the first Roman Catholic bishop …
read moreNAACP Endorses Gay Marriage
Less than two weeks after President Barack Obama announced his public support forgay marriage, a prominent African-American civil rights organization is following suit. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s board of directors voted to …
read more7 Religion Stories to Watch in the 2012 Battleground States
With the nominating contest all but over, attention now turns to the electoral map and the key states that will decide the Romney vs. Obama 2012 contest. While more than a few reporters are heading to Utah …
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Gay Marriage and the First Amendment
There is much discussion in the public arena about homosexuality, access to birth control and access to abortion. I have not heard one person say anything about First Amendment Rights in connection with homosexuality or access to birth control.
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Madison Shockley on Pat Brittenden’s New Zealand Radio Program
Talks about the state of American politics on 5/9/2012
To listen to this wonderfully insightful interview on the state of American politics, click here: http://soundcloud.com/pat-brittenden/madison-shockley-us
read moreSame Bible, Different Verdict On Gay Marriage
When President Obama announced he now supports same-sex marriage, he cited his Christian faith. “The thing at root that we think about is, not only Christ sacrificing himself on our behalf, but it’s also the Golden Rule, …
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Creating a New Progressive Ecumenical Church Relationship
I simply do not believe that at this point in time the distinctiveness of our different churches is more important than the values and common understandings of Scripture that unite us.
read moreJoe Biden Endorses Same-Sex Marriage
Vice President Joe Biden has endorsed same-sex marriage, becoming the highest ranking American official to back marriage for gay and lesbian people. His comments signify a split within the Obama administration and may pave the way for …
read moreMormonism Is The Fastest Growing Religion In Half Of U.S. States According To 2012 Religious Congregations And Membership Study
CHICAGO (RNS) Mitt Romney may or may not become the first Mormon to move into the White House next year, but a new study shows that Mormonism is moving into more parts of the country than any …
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