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On AlterNet: jesus

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

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

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

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

Kentucky Pastor Tells Followers to Bring Guns to Church

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. 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

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

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. 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?

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

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

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. 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

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?

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]

Chocolate Jesus Charlatan Lampooned on South Park [VIDEO]

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: Video. April 5, 2007.
Right-wing Catholic demagogue Bill Donohue gets spoofed for his allegiance to the GOP.

Sweet (chocolate) Jesus controversy [VIDEO]

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: Video. April 2, 2007.
Maybe Jesus didn't have a penis?

Looking HOT for Jesus

Looking HOT for Jesus

Jessica Valenti, AlterNet: PEEK. March 5, 2007.
Piety and eyeshadow...

Aroma of Jesus [VIDEO]

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: Video. December 12, 2006.
Evangelical Pentagon video to be investigated?

Will They Ever Stop 'Hijacking' Jesus?

Will They Ever Stop 'Hijacking' Jesus?

Charles Demers, The Tyee. October 7, 2006.
A new book argues the right distorts Christianity. But who doesn't?