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Was Jesus Gay? Probably

Paul Oestreicher, Comment Is Free. April 23, 2012.

The evidence that he may have been what we today call gay is very strong. But even gay rights campaigners in the church have been reluctant to suggest it.

10 Catholic Teachings Conservatives Reject While Obsessing About Birth Control

Juan Cole, JuanCole.com. February 13, 2012.

Santorum and Gingrich are both Catholics, and wear their faith on their sleeves, but they are hypocritical in picking and choosing when they wish to listen to the bishops.

The Tragic Story of Christianity: How a Pacifist Religion Was Hijacked by Rabid Warmongering Elites

Gary G. Kohls, Consortium News. January 30, 2012.

Though founded by a pacifist, Christianity has justified some of the most brutal slaughters in human history, but we may be able to recapture its peaceful essence.

10 Things That Would Enrage the Right-Wing if They Were Introduced Now

David Sirota, Salon. September 28, 2011.

Welcome to America at the edge of insanity, where even the most innocuous items are now considered diabolical threats to the culture.

Why Christian Bigots' Use of the Bible to Bash Gays Is Blasphemous

Mark D. Jordan, Religion Dispatches. March 30, 2011.

When a prominent gay blogger blamed a murder on an extremist interpretation of the Bible, did he give more power to Christian extremists?

Why Do Arrogant Christian Leaders Want Their Religion to Take Over the World?

Rev. Howard Bess, Consortium News. September 27, 2010.

Many Christian leaders have decided that their religion should be dominant in the world. Where did they get that idea? Certainly not the teachings of Jesus.

Army Chaplain Tries to Cure PTSD With Jesus

Matt Harwood, TruthOut.org. August 7, 2010.

A top army chaplain has published his prescription for PTSD: Jesus. His actions may be unconstitutional -- and dangerous to soldiers.

Why Are So Many Christians Conservative?

Mike Lux, AlterNet. May 19, 2010.

How can people who claim to be followers of Jesus be political conservatives?

Macho Ministry Tries to Prove Jesus Was a Cage Fighter

Luis Amate Perez, Religion Dispatches. May 11, 2010.

You'd think marketing Christianity with martial artis —a sport where the goal is to beat the shit out of your opponent -- is contradictory. Not these guys.

The Newest Diet Trend: What Would Jesus Eat?

Anneli Rufus, AlterNet. February 6, 2010.

Whether you call it the Hallelujah Diet, the Maker's Diet or the Lord's Diet, the holy spirit is driving one of America's biggest weight-loss fads.

Jesus Hated War -- Why Do Christians Love It So Much?

Gary G. Kohls, Consortium News. December 28, 2009.

There are no "blessed wars". Yet virtually all evangelical, conservative and many mainstream church leaders were active supporters of the Bush wars.

God's Divine Sperm? Lib Church Shakes Up Story of Jesus' Birth

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. December 17, 2009.

"Poor Joseph. God is a tough act to follow."

Chuck Norris: Health Reform = Aborted Jesus

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. December 15, 2009.

Norris brings his fine political mind to the battle over health reform.

Going Undercover in the Crazy, Tragic World of Christian Gay-Conversion Therapy

Sena Christian, AlterNet. December 5, 2009.

Ted Cox posed as a gay man to infiltrate gay-to-straight therapy programs. What he found was equal parts shocking and tragic.

Is Blind Faith in God and the Bible a Modern Invention?

Devilstower, Daily Kos. November 10, 2009.

A new book points out that the ancient Christians -- and even early Americans -- did not share the blind faith of today's fundamentalists.

Jesus Is Their Health Care: Why Conservative Christians Oppose Real Reform

Angelia Wilson, Comment Is Free. October 5, 2009.

Christian conservatives support health care co-operatives -- but only for other Christians. Sounds like something Jesus would approve of.

Kentucky Pastor Tells Followers to Bring Guns to Church

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville. June 26, 2009.

"Guns and God were part of the foundation of this country," said Ken Pagano . "I don't see any contradiction in this."

WWJD? According to Pat Robertson, Jesus Would Screw the Poor

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. May 28, 2009.

Noted biblical scholars Neil Cavuto and Pat Robertson settle an eternal theological question: WWJD about the economy?

Why Do Christians Worship Greed?

Peter Laarman, Religion Dispatches. May 21, 2009.

Only in America can one find significant numbers of Christians who argue that unfettered capitalism represents God's Plan for human thriving.

Republican Lawmaker Wants Environmentalists to Know Jesus Has Already Saved the Planet

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. August 12, 2008.

If we're ranking the far-right lawmakers in a March-Madness-style bracket, to determine the craziest, Bachmann has to be a #1 seed, right?

It's Time to Kick Jesus Out of Politics

Nathaniel Hoffman, Boise Weekly. March 19, 2008.

Is legislative prayer really necessary?

What Would Jesus Buy?

Amy Goodman, King Features Syndicate. November 21, 2007.

As the holiday shopping frenzy begins, one documentary explores the problems of mass consumerism and the exploited foreign labor it depends on.

Chocolate Jesus Charlatan Lampooned on South Park [VIDEO]

Evan Derkacz, April 5, 2007.

Right-wing Catholic demagogue Bill Donohue gets spoofed for his allegiance to the GOP.