ReligionDispatches - Devil's Advocate

Religious Right Leader Claims Hasan Motivated By "Animus Toward Christians and Jews"

Sarah Posner — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:48:01 PST

Rick Scarborough uses occasion to claim hate crimes law persecutes Christians.

Conservatives Stoke Fear of Fifth Column

Sarah Posner — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:42:01 PST

Claim that alleged shooter took orders from the Muslim Brotherhood straight out of the Islamophobia playbook.

Alleged Fort Hood Shooter Is Muslim. So What?

Sarah Posner — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:29:01 PST

That doesn’t stop rumor, innuendo, and profiling.

Rev. Bernice King Named New President of SCLC. Really?

Jonathan L. Walton — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:01 PST

Is the house that King built trying to end it all?

Want Marriage Equality? Show Me the Money!

Candace Chellew-Hodge — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:44:01 PST

When Conservatives celebrate votes to oppose same-sex marriage, they’re overlooking the financial bonanza that same-sex marriage can bring to a state.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Religious Left

Daniel Schultz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:11:01 PST

Not only does a new study point to a thriving religious left, but the impact may even be greater than the numbers suggest.

Campaigns of Omission

Sarah Posner — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:02:01 PST

How not talking culture war turned yesterday’s elections.

Orrin Hatch: Health Care Dollars for Prayer Cures, But Not Abortion

Peter Laarman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:37:01 PST

The Senate bill could require insurers to cover Christian Science prayer treatments but not abortion?

When Freedom Hurts

Louis A. Ruprecht — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:33:01 PST

Some protesters are calling for the firing of tenured Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo. Is that the right thing to do?

Spiritual Healing in Health Care Reform

Sarah Posner — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:01 PST

The Lion of the Senate's history with the Christian Scientists.

The Sordid Past of Ralph Reed

Sarah Posner — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:50:01 PST

His Faith and Freedom Coalition is mobilizing for Bob McDonnell in Virgina. But is he wanted?

On Bart Stupak’s Chances to Scotch Health Care Reform, Take Two

Daniel Schultz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:42:01 PST

Turns out it doesn’t take much to spook Democratic party leadership.

A Dominican Nun Keeps Peace in War Against Women

Frances Kissling — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:04:01 PST

Before she felt her presence compromised the peacekeeping Sr Donna Quinn was escorting women past protesters at a women's health clinic.

Rick Warren Won't Denounce Proposed Ugandan Anti-Gay Law

Sarah Posner — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:20:01 PST

But megachurch pastor says he severed ties with Ugandan ally in 2007.

Religious Right Very Much Alive in Tomorrow’s Elections

Sarah Posner — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:20:01 PST

Not dead yet. Again.

Scientology Woes Continue with Fines and Homophobia

Gabriel Mckee — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:22:01 PST

A church/business model like Scientology relies on good PR—something in short supply lately.

The Religious Left: It’s Alive!

Candace Chellew-Hodge — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:25:01 PST

A new study dispels some common myths and should help the religious left understand its growing political power.

Clinton on “A Syndicate of Terror”

Peter Laarman — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:47:01 PDT

Could we just look in the mirror, please?

Bart Stupak’s Demand: What It Would Mean

Sarah Posner — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:05:01 PDT

Explaining the pro-life “no federal funds for abortion” in health care demand.

Catholic Bishops to Use Mass to Lobby Against Health Care?

Frances Kissling — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:43:01 PDT

Both pro-choice and pro-life supporters of health care reform must speak out against this immoral use of religious services.

Hate Crimes Bill—At What Cost?

David Gillespie — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:08:01 PDT

I would hope that as thousands of my fellow GLBTQ citizens celebrate this day for which they have so long worked, and so hard, that they not lose sight of the cost which has come with it.

Jim Wallis Rejects 1996 Pro-Life Declaration

Sarah Posner — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:45:01 PDT

But is he pro-choice?

Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice Rebukes Abortion Opponents Holding Up Health Care Reform

Sarah Posner — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:01 PDT

Although House bill is not perfect on abortion, RCRC calls for passage

Planned Parenthood Is Taking Over Government!

Sarah Posner — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:15:01 PDT

It's true! World Net Daily said so.

Repentance on Wall Street?

Nathan Schneider — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:44:01 PDT

Is there something about civil religion in the US that gives those responsible a pass?