No, as Newsweek explains, this is not an Onion headline:In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnating without government permission....At 72, the Dalai Lama, who has … [Read more...]
Divisiveness v. Reconciliation
The book is limited in its discussion to the role of Christians in moving from the divisive politics of the conservative wing to a more effective approach of reconciliation and does not offer wider discourse of the many religions and … [Read more...]
Friend of God and Evangelicals?
"Pastor Ted" (aka disgraced closeted homophobe Ted Haggard) was her "tour guide." "He was so good to me. He took me under his wing. . . .He was reasonable, an everyday normal man." This was before the scandal broke. That it did, broke her … [Read more...]
I voted for Patrick (in part) because he is Black (or Religion: Episode III)
In other threads I've stated: "If any politician really believes the story of Joseph Smith in a literal sense, I do not want them as my elected official. It shows me they lack critical thinking and an open mind." . The articulate Alice in … [Read more...]
Progressive Blog Conference Preview on State of Belief this Sunday, on Air America
Immediate ReleaseThe Interfaith AllianceJuly 7, 2006Contact: Jon Niven, 202.680.8765This Sunday's State of Belief RadioWelton on Obama's Speech and Religious Conventions; Michelle Goldberg on Christian NationalismWashington July 7 - On this … [Read more...]
New post on Liberal Oasis: Obama & Religion
Well, now I've really gone and done it. Here's my new post on Democrats and religion. I've donned my asbestos underoos, so flame away... … [Read more...]
More problems for the Mittster
We know that Mitt's been busy down in the Bible Belt and Iowa, but he still faces a significant uphill climb with a third of the national electorate. Check out this poll in the 7/3/06 LA Times: http://tinyurl.com/g3t9gYou've … [Read more...]
Harry Reid Coming Up on State of Belief at 5PM Air America
Louisiana State Senator James David Cain (R-Dry Creek) calls Welton from the Senate floor to explain why he wrote legislation to post the Ten Commandments in government buildings, which led to legislators editing the Ten Commandments. Asked … [Read more...]