But will the anti-choice Democrats Stupak-ify it?
Sojourners CEO Jim Wallis pleads for compromise on abortion after initial compromise was disregarded; Pastor Dan is appalled.
House Health Care Bill Discriminates Against Religious Freedom
Abortion is not a liberal, secular invention; there are examples in Jewish, Muslim, and even Christian theologies—and in Buddhist and Hindu traditions—of instances in which abortion is justified.
Faith outreach a craven quest for more votes.
In the wake of the Catholic Bishops' lobbying hard for the Stupak Amendment a pastor weighs in on tax exemptions for Churches.
Religious organizations want to be trusted with federal funds. Shouldn't women be trusted too?
Democrats bent to their wishes. Religious pro-choice advocates are asking why.
Bad Religion Leaves Big Bruises: When Christians Threaten Health Care Reform
Two strands of Christianity battle against a bill ensuring that all Americans are cared for. One prefers John Locke to Jesus while the other has its issues with women.
Groups had compromised with anti-choice ideologues to gain passage of broader health reform measure rewarded with biggest rollback of reproductive rights in decades.
Politics, Not Religion, At Heart of Health Care Reform Wrangle on Abortion
Despite repeated compromises from pro-choice Democrats, anti-choice Dems threaten to kill health care reform unless all their demands are met.
The Senate bill could require insurers to cover Christian Science prayer treatments but not abortion?
Before she felt her presence compromised the peacekeeping Sr Donna Quinn was escorting women past protesters at a women's health clinic.
Not dead yet. Again.
Explaining the pro-life “no federal funds for abortion” in health care demand.
Jesus Goes to the Dark Carnival: Hell House Gets a Makeover?
Evangelical-sponsored haunted houses known as “Hell Houses” were spooky attractions filled with the ghosts of the culture wars. Now, a softer, gentler version, the “Judgement House” claims to eschew politics, but does it?
Although House bill is not perfect on abortion, RCRC calls for passage
It's true! World Net Daily said so.
Don't we all pay for abortions, somehow?
An Orthodox Jew and a Catholic walk into the Senate and House...
Are the Bishops consistent and courageous on health care reform?
A right-wing blogger has a run-in with the “progressive evangelical” on abortion and leaves confused. He’s not alone.
Are the Democrats “overreaching on abortion” as some have suggested, or are some religious leaders willing to tank health care for minor gains on pet issues? Depends on whom you ask.
Over at Salon.com, Frances Kissling has fighting words for self-proclaimed “religious progressives” who are pressing to bypass compromises and including even greater restrictions on abortion.
New Poll Shows Religious Right and Left Look Very Different
Those on the religious right and left not only diverge wildly on everything from abortion to torture, but in their composition and distribution as well.