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Christianity in America Politics

Kerry to Pope: Back off.

“It is important not to have the church instructing politicians.”

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Culture Marriage Politics Sexuality

Taking on an icon.

“I think we can get people rights in this generation if we don’t take on a cultural, religious icon.”

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Culture Marriage Politics Sexuality

Uphill battle.

Gay marriage, or civil union laws, will only succeed in the long run when it’s perceived as having mainstream acceptance and democratic — not just popular — support.

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Politics

All riled up.

Assessing Howard Dean.

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Christianity in America Conservatism Politics

Who would Jesus tax?

“According to our Christian ethics, we’re supposed to love God, love each other and help take care of the poor.”

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Economics Politics

The future of post-communism?

China’s leaders have found a model for post-Marxist China: fascist Italy.

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Christianity in America Politics

Jesus plus nothing.

Jeffrey Sharlet’s compelling expose of the power-Christian fraternity in Washington, D.C.

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Conflict Politics

Mark Lilla watch.

More to read by the author of “The End of Politics.”

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Christianity in America Politics

God and other famous liberals.

Democrats are making a fatal mistake by keeping religion under wraps in national politics.

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Christianity in America Politics Reading Scripture

He liked tax collectors, too.

“If Jesus were active in politics today, wouldn’t he be lobbying for the poor?”