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Archive: June 14, 2009 - June 20, 2009
Immigration Reform is a Christian Issue
Immigration reform is not just a political issue; it's a moral, spiritual issue that cannot wait.
By Gabriel Salguero | June 20, 2009; 7:10 PM ET | Comments (3)
Democracy in Theocracy?
As a Christian and an American I cherish democracy and believe it is good for faith. The Obama administration has been appropriately soft-spoken on the internal politics of Iran.
By Leith Anderson | June 20, 2009; 12:55 PM ET | Comments (1)
What Obama Should Say about Iran's Election
Obama should say his administration respects many of the guiding principles of the 1979 revolution -- to establish a government that expresses the will of the people; a just government, based on the idea of Vilayet-i-faqih, that establishes the rule of law.
By Feisal Abdul Rauf | June 19, 2009; 4:06 PM ET | Comments (5)
IRAN: Turmoil is More Hopeful than Order
The unintended consequence of the revolution of '79 was the replacement of a secular monarchy by a theocracy Potemkin-clothed as a democracy.
By Willis E. Elliott | June 19, 2009; 8:46 AM ET | Comments (4)
Theocracy or Democracy? Iranians Should Decide
President Obama is doing what he must do - and that is, voice his concern about what is going on but be steadfast about not meddling in the affairs of Iran.
By Susan K. Smith | June 18, 2009; 10:43 AM ET | Comments (4)
'Freedom Is the Natural Condition'
My hope is that the stirrings of freedom and democracy in the Islamic world will be nurtured; if so, the will of an informed electorate will force the necessary reforms.
By Charles "Chuck" Colson | June 18, 2009; 10:29 AM ET | Comments (4)
Dealing with Untrustworthy Dictators
If Ahmedinajad retains power, can he be trusted to abide by any agreements we might make with him on nuclear arms?
By Arun Gandhi | June 17, 2009; 12:50 PM ET | Comments (1)
Iran and the Paradox of Paradise
Even though over 70% of Iranians are in favor of electing their supreme leader, a democratically chosen dictator remains a dictator, and the vexing problems of modern life will still be filtered through medieval dictates.
By Deepak Chopra | June 17, 2009; 12:26 PM ET | Comments (2)
Both Democracy and Theocracy Can Turn Idolatrous
There have been many theocratic governments that accomplished much good for the governed and advanced the quality of life for all under their control, regardless of faith.
By Brad Hirschfield | June 17, 2009; 12:05 PM ET | Comments (6)
Theocracy is Incompatible With Religious Liberty
History and contemporary realities show us that a theocracy's unrestrained friendliness to one religion violates religious liberty as much as a secular state's untempered hostility to all religion.
By J. Brent Walker | June 17, 2009; 8:38 AM ET | Comments (4)
Laughter, the Best Islamic Medicine
A good rule of thumb for me is whether a country allows its citizens to poke fun at its leaders and its "sacred cows," including sacred religions.
By Herb Silverman | June 16, 2009; 5:37 PM ET | Comments (4)
A Whiff of Sulfur from the Rulers
I would like to be optimistic about Iran's transition from theocracy to democracy, but I think it unlikely without upheaval at best, cataclysm at worst.
By David Wolpe | June 16, 2009; 5:03 PM ET | Comments (1)
God's Vote -- Democracy Comes to Iran
When I watch the people in Iran spilling out into the streets, demanding to know where their vote went, I can see the hand of God.
By Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite | June 16, 2009; 10:27 AM ET | Comments (16)
Iranian Youth Tweet Up a Revolution
You can just as easily tweet about bombing as you can about demanding that votes be counted honestly and fully.
By Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite | June 15, 2009; 12:13 PM ET | Comments (1)
Raising Kids in a Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex couples--especially those who want to raise their children with religion--may find that the laws intended to protect them may also create new domestic challenges previously unforeseen.
By Lisa Miller | June 15, 2009; 10:39 AM ET | Comments (2)
Racism Rears Its Ugly Head at Holocaust Museum
Museum shooting a reminder that racism didn't end with the election of Obama.
By T.D. Jakes | June 15, 2009; 8:29 AM ET | Comments (1)
Theocracy Destroys Democracy
Theocracies, as long as they are supported by the military, are always intractable dictatorships.
By Susan Jacoby | June 14, 2009; 5:57 PM ET | Comments (200)
