On AlterNet: religion and politics

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "religion and politics"

Why the "New Atheists" Are Right-Wing on Foreign Policy

Robert Wright, AlterNet. July 16, 2009.

Chris Hitchens, Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins have enlisted in the War on Terror because they believe that religion is not just mistaken, but evil.

Protesters Fight for Separation of Church and Dems

PZ Myers, Pharyngula. August 28, 2008.

The Democratic Party is sliding away from the positions that actually motivate my support.

Religious Right-Wing Group Infiltrates the Pentagon

Douglas MacKinnon, Huffington Post. July 29, 2008.

"When the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call labels your latest novel "a Christian Jihad," angry emails are sure to follow."

Is The Religious Right Losing Its Edge?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. July 21, 2008.

James Dobson reconsiders the ‘circumstances,’ goes back on his word and warms up to McCain.

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.

In Defense of Rev. Jeremiah Wright

Mel Reeves, Black Agenda Report. April 9, 2008.

Dr. Wright fits into America's civil religion paradigm about as well as a black Jesus would.

It's Time to Kick Jesus Out of Politics

Nathaniel Hoffman, Boise Weekly. March 19, 2008.

Is legislative prayer really necessary?