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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "christianity"

Christians to Get Their Own Exclusive Prison? Loopholes for Religious People Keep Growing

Christians to Get Their Own Exclusive Prison? Loopholes for Religious People Keep Growing

PZ Myers, Pharyngula AlterNet: PEEK. November 5, 2009.
"I may just have to convert to Catholicism so I can charge the US and my insurance provider to cover my near-sightedness treatments at Lourdes."

The Rise of the Religious Left -- Why Christianity Isn't Just for Conservatives

The Rise of the Religious Left -- Why Christianity Isn't Just for Conservatives

Anna Hartnell, Comment Is Free. October 17, 2009.
It's easy to paint American Christians as right wing free-marketeers -– but the truth is far more complex.

Right-Wing Hatemongering Fueled by Christianity?

Right-Wing Hatemongering Fueled by Christianity?

Frank Schaeffer, AlterNet. September 21, 2009.
The ugly side of Evangelical Christianity is very much to blame for the anti-Obama hyperventilating.

International House of Prayer (IHOP) Celebrates Ten Years of Non-Stop Praying

International House of Prayer (IHOP) Celebrates Ten Years of Non-Stop Praying

Jan Frel, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. September 17, 2009.
A remarkable achievement, right up there with the world's largest ball of twine.

The Nightmare of Christianity: How Religious Indoctrination Led to Murder

The Nightmare of Christianity: How Religious Indoctrination Led to Murder

Max Blumenthal, The Nation. September 14, 2009.
The authoritarian culture of the Christian right pushed a deeply disturbed young man named Matthew Murray over the edge.

My Womb for God's Purposes: The Perils of Unassisted Childbirth in the Quiverfull Movement

My Womb for God's Purposes: The Perils of Unassisted Childbirth in the Quiverfull Movement

Kathryn Joyce, Religion Dispatches. July 23, 2009.
Distrustful of experts, many Quiverfull followers are leaving childbirth to God. The recent death of a newborn, however, exposes a growing rift.

What Makes Religion a Force for Good or Evil?

What Makes Religion a Force for Good or Evil?

Terrence McNally, Robert Wright, AlterNet. July 11, 2009.
Christianity, Judaism and Islam are both peaceful and violent. Robert Wright discusses what circumstances bring out the best and worst in religion.

Adam and Eve Did What? A Visit to the Creationism Museum Makes Scientists Laugh, Cry

Adam and Eve Did What? A Visit to the Creationism Museum Makes Scientists Laugh, Cry

AFPJuly 2, 2009.
The museum argues, among other things, that war, famine and natural disasters are to blame on belief in evolution.

Atheism: Living Life Unfettered by Supernaturalism and Groupthink -- Interview With Sikivu Hutchinson

Atheism: Living Life Unfettered by Supernaturalism and Groupthink -- Interview With Sikivu Hutchinson

Greta Christina, Greta Christina's Blog. June 17, 2009.
African-American atheist Sikivu Hutchinson calls on black atheists to play a critical role in the atheism movement.

America's 'Emerging Church:' Will a New Post-Evangelical Christianity Reflect More Tolerant Views?

America's 'Emerging Church:' Will a New Post-Evangelical Christianity Reflect More Tolerant Views?

Rev. Howard Bess, Consortium News. May 29, 2009.
Christian publications are abuzz with talk about the "emerging church," which seems to be more science and gay friendly.

Religious Revolt: New Christian Sect Battles Demons, Raises the Dead, Campaigns for Sarah Palin

Religious Revolt: New Christian Sect Battles Demons, Raises the Dead, Campaigns for Sarah Palin

Bruce Wilson, Religion Dispatches. April 23, 2009.
This disturbing "Third Wave" of Christianity is growing faster than the earth's population and faster than Islam.

The Coming Evangelical Collapse

The Coming Evangelical Collapse

Michael Spencer, Christian Science Monitor. March 20, 2009.
A "postevangelical" predicts the coming of an anti-Christian era that will fundamentally alter the religious and cultural environment.

The Growing Clout of Atheists and Non-Believers

The Growing Clout of Atheists and Non-Believers

Michelle Goldberg, The Guardian. March 18, 2009.
Mobilized by the theocratic bombast of Bush-era Republicans, America's growing number of atheists are pushing for greater recognition.

'Sex-Crazed' Evangelicals Talk Spanking and Anal Sex

'Sex-Crazed' Evangelicals Talk Spanking and Anal Sex

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check. February 24, 2009.
There is a growing movement of 'sex-positive' evangelicals, who bluntly talk about how to have better (married) sex.

The Perfect (Funny) Answer to a Serious Age Old Argument

The Perfect (Funny) Answer to a Serious Age Old Argument

PZ Myers, Pharyngula AlterNet: PEEK. February 24, 2009.
Have you ever gotten sucked into one of those endless "Teach the controversy!" or "You're afraid to look at both sides" kinds of arguments?

Biblical Battered Wife Syndrome: Christian Women and Domestic Violence

Biblical Battered Wife Syndrome: Christian Women and Domestic Violence

Kathryn Joyce, Religion Dispatches. February 2, 2009.
Escaping an abusive marriage is no easy task for many evangelical women, many of whom have pastors that say physical abuse is no reason for divorce.

Women's 'Liberation' Through Submission: An Evangelical Anti-Feminism Is Born

Women's 'Liberation' Through Submission: An Evangelical Anti-Feminism Is Born

Kathryn Joyce, Religion Dispatches. January 22, 2009.
A disturbing number of Christian women are throwing their support behind the "patriarchy movement."

Why Do People Cling to the Myth of the Nuclear Family?

Why Do People Cling to the Myth of the Nuclear Family?

Mark Steel, Independent UK. December 24, 2008.
A glance through history suggests there's nothing natural about the "traditional" family.

We're Witnessing the Return of Religion as a Principle Cause of Warfare

We're Witnessing the Return of Religion as a Principle Cause of Warfare

Larry Beinhart, AlterNet. December 9, 2008.
Why did faith re-emerge as the driving force in America and in the politics of many Islamic countries?

Religious Right-Wing Group Infiltrates the Pentagon

Religious Right-Wing Group Infiltrates the Pentagon

Douglas MacKinnon, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. July 29, 2008.
"When the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call labels your latest novel "a Christian Jihad," angry emails are sure to follow."

Iraqis Angered After a Marine is Seen Handing Out Pro-Christian Coins in Fallujah

Iraqis Angered After a Marine is Seen Handing Out Pro-Christian Coins in Fallujah

Middle East OnlineMay 31, 2008.
"The Americans should concentrate on maintaining security and not doing missionary work."

Islamic Schools, Christian Schools … Same Difference

Islamic Schools, Christian Schools … Same Difference

PZ Myers, Pharyngula AlterNet: PEEK. April 11, 2008.
What's good for the Muslim Goose is good for the Christian gander, right?

Going Behind Closed Doors in Christian Right Households

Going Behind Closed Doors in Christian Right Households

Jeremy Adam Smith, Public Eye. April 11, 2008.
To really understand the politics of the Christian Right, we need to look not only to public activity, but to private matters.

10% of Americans Still Say Obama Is Muslim

10% of Americans Still Say Obama Is Muslim

Buck, Pensito Review AlterNet: Election 2008. April 3, 2008.
This, despite the recent highly publicized flap over comments made by the pastor of his CHRISTIAN church.

Reconsidering the "Easter Only" Crowd

Rev. Donna Schaper, The Brooklyn Rail. March 21, 2008.
Few people actually believe the Easter story. As a minister, it used to scare me that the central story of my faith was based on so little proof.