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

Cowardice Among 'Christian' Leaders: Why the Churches Are Largely Mum on Torture

Cowardice Among 'Christian' Leaders: Why the Churches Are Largely Mum on Torture

Ray McGovern, Consortium News. August 1, 2009.
Who but the cowardly crew leading the "Christian" churches can be held responsible for the fact that many of their flock believe in torture?

Jimmy Carter Severs Ties With Southern Baptist Convention:

Jimmy Carter Severs Ties With Southern Baptist Convention: "Many Male Religious Leaders Help Subjugate Women"

Jimmy Carter, Comment Is Free. July 21, 2009.
Carter: Sexism exhibited by male leaders conflicts "with my belief -- confirmed in the holy scriptures -- that we are all equal in the eyes of God."

Torture Has Not Ended Under Obama; What Are We Going to Do About It?

Torture Has Not Ended Under Obama; What Are We Going to Do About It?

Diana Gibson, Ray McGovern, San Jose Mercury News. June 24, 2009.
Meanwhile, a recent Pew survey shows that a majority of Americans who go to church regularly believe torture can be justified.

Grim Tales of Abuse Emerge from the Irish Catholic Church

Grim Tales of Abuse Emerge from the Irish Catholic Church

PZ Myers, Pharyngula AlterNet: PEEK. May 21, 2009.
Can we stop equating religion and morality now? They never seem to have much to do with one another.

Is This Really the End of the Evangelical Movement?

Is This Really the End of the Evangelical Movement?

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. March 28, 2009.
Our readers had a lot to say about a recent article predicting the collapse of the evangelical movement.

UFC: Ban Mormon Marriage to

UFC: Ban Mormon Marriage to "Protect Kids from Religious Fascism"

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. March 27, 2009.
In response to the Mormon Church's fight against same-sex marriage, UFC is launching a petition to ban Mormon marriage.

It's Bring Your Gun to Church Day

It's Bring Your Gun to Church Day

Bill Berkowitz, Smirking Chimp. March 2, 2009.
Arkansas takes the lead in bringing America's obsession with firepower to the pews.

'Wah!' The Religious Right Want a Name Change

'Wah!' The Religious Right Want a Name Change

Mustang Bobby, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. February 13, 2009.
They're "religious" and they're conservative ... so one could argue that the name is pretty accurate. What's the problem?

Church Shooter Who Murdered Progressives Pleads Guilty

Church Shooter Who Murdered Progressives Pleads Guilty

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. February 10, 2009.
He smiled as he entered his plea, showing no remorse.

Much Ado About Wing-Nuts, the Arson Attack on Palin's Church, and Hypocrisy

Much Ado About Wing-Nuts, the Arson Attack on Palin's Church, and Hypocrisy

Steven D., Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. December 16, 2008.
No one should burn churches in America.

The Religious Right Has Been Busy: This Week in God

The Religious Right Has Been Busy: This Week in God

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. December 13, 2008.
"The Vatican issued the most authoritative and sweeping document on bioethical issues in more than 20 years on Friday."

Preview for Tonight: Palin and Biden Talk Church and State

Preview for Tonight: Palin and Biden Talk Church and State

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Video. October 2, 2008.
Both give talking point answers, but one definitely looks a lot more comfortable.

Far Right Group Executes Plan to Bring Church and State Closer Together

Far Right Group Executes Plan to Bring Church and State Closer Together

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. September 29, 2008.
The Alliance Defense Fund, a prominent far-right legal-advocacy group, wants pastors to break the law.

Olbermann: Obama Makes a Play for Evangelical Support

Olbermann: Obama Makes a Play for Evangelical Support

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. July 2, 2008.
Interview with Rev. Barry Lynn of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State.

Portraits of Clergy Sex Abuse (Photo Essay)

Portraits of Clergy Sex Abuse (Photo Essay)

Nina Berman, AlterNet. November 1, 2007.
Abuse is rampant among clergy, who, too often, remain unchecked in their power and unpunished for their crimes.

Reconciling Catholic Faith with LGBT Children

Reconciling Catholic Faith with LGBT Children

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. October 29, 2007.
Catholic parents with LGBT children are working to make the Church more inclusive of their families.

Navy vet: Chaplains tried converting me

Navy vet: Chaplains tried converting me

Jan Frel, AlterNet: PEEK. May 15, 2007.
So much for separation of church and military-industrial complex.

Obama Pastor rips NY Times a new one, gently

Obama Pastor rips NY Times a new one, gently

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: PEEK. March 22, 2007.
"Thank you for engaging in one of the biggest misrepresentations of the truth I have ever seen in sixty-five years."

Tucker Carlson: Obama's Black church isn't really Christian [VIDEO]

Tucker Carlson: Obama's Black church isn't really Christian [VIDEO]

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet: Video. February 10, 2007.
Carlson bears false witness against his neighbor.