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Archive: May 2009
i-Religion: Spirituality as Playlist
We live in an age of i-Religion, downloading whatever beliefs we want onto our spiritual playlists.
By Clark Strand | May 29, 2009; 12:51 PM ET | Comments (61)
Conscientious Objectors of WWII
World War II COs sought to improve the plight of some of the nation's most vulnerable citizens here at home.
By Steven J. Taylor | May 28, 2009; 9:33 AM ET | Comments (1)
Pope Benedict's Interfaith Spirit
Pope Benedict is demonstrating his interfaith commitment by trying to understand Jews the way Jews understand and recognize themselves
By Jack Bemporad | May 28, 2009; 12:46 AM ET | Comments (4)
Prop 8 Ruling a Blow to All Minorities
Will religious groups that are celebrating Prop 8 today regret it later if and when they become the unpopular minority?
By Joel P. Engardio | May 26, 2009; 1:50 PM ET | Comments (139)
Democrats at Liberty
Liberty University has not banned Democrats from campus, nor the Democrat club from meeting.
By Jerry Falwell Jr. | May 26, 2009; 11:03 AM ET | Comments (110)
Muslims Do Speak Out Against Terror
Why the myth that Muslim leaders do not rise up to condemn attacks on Jews? They do, and they do so loudly and clearly.
By Mohammad Shamsi Ali and Marc Schneier | May 26, 2009; 10:03 AM ET | Comments (8)
Scriptures to Read During a Divorce
These six Bible passages carried me through my divorce. Maybe they can help you.
By Sheilah Vance | May 22, 2009; 11:16 AM ET | Comments (12)
Europe's Misunderstood Muslims
Europe must strive to see diversity as a national strength and not a threat to legislate away.
By Mohamed Younis | May 21, 2009; 5:10 PM ET | Comments (191)
Faith Without Illusion
In these hopeful times, activists must maintain a "passion for the possible."
By Stephen Shick | May 21, 2009; 4:59 PM ET | Comments (2)
Why Bygones Can't be Bygones
Public mistakes deserve public correction. So it is depressing that so few members of both major political parties are willing to risk a comprehensive public investigation of illegal acts by the Bush administration surrounding its alleged abuse of power.
By Donald W. Shriver Jr. and Bob Edga | May 21, 2009; 3:12 PM ET | Comments (5)
Praying With Others
Hearing others pray has expanded my view of God, showing me different faces of relationship with Him.
By Lindsey O’Connor | May 19, 2009; 3:45 PM ET | Comments (4)
Losing Our American Way
The Pentagon put Bible verses on Iraq War briefings? As Americans, we must denounce this blasphemy.
By Norman Lear | May 19, 2009; 9:01 AM ET | Comments (48)
The Next Phase of Islamist Lawfare
The phenomenon known as Islamist "lawfare," or the use of Western legal systems to achieve the goals of radical Islam, has taken a variety of forms during its rise over the past ten years.
By Brooke Goldstein and Aaron Eitan Meyer | May 19, 2009; 12:11 AM ET | Comments (54)
Choosing Tylenol and God
How Tylenol, Richard Dawkins and my own skepticism led me away from the religion of my birth and back to God.
By Barbara Bradley Hagerty | May 18, 2009; 9:14 AM ET | Comments (37)
Yes We Can Stop Abortion
So for one minute during the controversial graduation commencement, there was a chorus of "Stop killing our babies!" coupled with the affirmation, "Yes we can!"
By Tammy Bundy | May 18, 2009; 9:08 AM ET | Comments (9)
Rabbis Question "Unprecedented Prosecution"
The letter asks the Attorney General to review the recent prosecution of two former employees of AIPAC, Steve Rosen and Keith Weissman.
By Shmuel Herzfeld | May 18, 2009; 12:54 AM ET | Comments (0)
Our Gay Christian Neighbors
Gay evangelicals are in a position to affect social change in a way gay rights lawyers and activists can't.
By Joel P. Engardio | May 15, 2009; 12:01 PM ET | Comments (17)
Notre Dame's Betrayal
This Catholic university has betrayed the Catholic bishops and Catholic moral teaching.
By Patrick J. Reilly | May 15, 2009; 10:25 AM ET | Comments (215)
The Bishops' Fear of Dissent
Dissent is not only American, it's also Catholic, particularly when the Hierarchy fails to heed what Jesus said.
By Robert S. McElvaine | May 15, 2009; 3:22 AM ET | Comments (74)
Measuring Poverty in America
We cannot allow 1950 economic measurements to determine if 21st century people survive.
By Steve Gutow and Melissa Boteach | May 14, 2009; 9:27 AM ET | Comments (2)
Jack Kemp: Righteous Gentile
Jack Kemp overcame his party's tendency towards isolationism and inclination to write off the Jewish vote.
By Stuart Weinblatt | May 13, 2009; 3:40 AM ET | Comments (4)
The Spiritual Struggle Behind Grey's Anatomy
As a surgeon and script consultant, I watch Dr. Shepherd save a life knowing that in real life it wasn't written that way.
By Allan J. Hamilton | May 13, 2009; 12:33 AM ET | Comments (5)
Europe's Muslims and the Coexist Index
Gallup's "Coexist Index" aims to measure the extent to which communities feel they are engaged with minorities.
By James Kidner | May 12, 2009; 4:51 PM ET | Comments (15)
"Conscience Rules" Ignore Patient
Religious conservatives focus on the conscience of the doctor or pharmacist. What about the patient's conscience?
By Sally Steenland | May 11, 2009; 8:39 AM ET | Comments (20)
What Islam Means for Pakistan
In Pakistan, Islamists are taking advantage of the failures of political leaders to build, sustain a lawful society.
By Feisal Naqvi | May 8, 2009; 2:23 PM ET | Comments (20)
God Our Mother
Mother's Day is a day to recognize God the Mother and the holiness, love and strength of women.
By Valerie Elverton Dixon | May 7, 2009; 12:37 PM ET | Comments (22)
Youth and Public Service
In troubling times, it is heartening to see the emergence of a new global ethic of social responsibility.
By Sid Schwarz | May 7, 2009; 10:54 AM ET | Comments (1)
Prayer Is More Than Lip Service
On National Day of Prayer, evangelicals must begin with confession. We have spoken the gospel more than we have embodied it.
By Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove | May 7, 2009; 10:19 AM ET | Comments (6)
How to Say You Don't Believe
More importantly (and more difficult), tips on how to tell your family.
By Nica Lalli | May 6, 2009; 9:34 AM ET | Comments (5)
7 Great Affirmations for the Unemployed
When you're out of work, where do you turn when it seems nobody can help you or those you love?
By Paul and Tracey McManus | May 5, 2009; 3:24 PM ET | Comments (0)
Fragile Promise of Muslim Diversity
As leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan visit the White House, time for another look at the prospects for progressive Islam.
By Irshad Manji | May 5, 2009; 9:02 AM ET | Comments (4)
When is War Justifiable?
Just war theory is too impractical for threats posed by Iran, Pakistan, North Korea. But can we justify wars of choice?
By Richard N. Haass | May 5, 2009; 8:08 AM ET | Comments (146)
Jesus Saves, Not the Bible
To make faith in the Bible the most important tenet of Christianity is a radical, modern and invalid shift in thinking.
By Bart Ehrman | May 1, 2009; 10:20 AM ET | Comments (235)
Servant Leadership in a Public Health Crisis
The swine flu crisis gives the faith community a chance to lead by serving others.
By J. Lewis Saylor | May 1, 2009; 8:39 AM ET | Comments (3)
