Religion

Exploiting Egypt’s Rape Culture for Political Gain

Exploiting Egypt’s Rape Culture for Political Gain Exploiting Egypt’s Rape Culture for Political Gain

In Egypt, as well as in the West, outrage over rampant sexual assault has too often been about political agendas rather than concern for the actual victims.

Aug 8, 2013 / Anna Lekas Miller

Jesus the Revolutionary: A Q&A With Reza Aslan

Jesus the Revolutionary: A Q&A With Reza Aslan Jesus the Revolutionary: A Q&A With Reza Aslan

Crucifixion was the punishment that Rome reserved for the crime of sedition.

Jul 25, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener

Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion

Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion

Western media are characterizing the demonstrations as a clash between Islamism and secularism—but it’s government abuse of power that Turks are protesting.

Jun 5, 2013 / Jay Cassano

Why Christians Like Me Should Listen to Critiques of Evangelical Adoption

Why Christians Like Me Should Listen to Critiques of Evangelical Adoption Why Christians Like Me Should Listen to Critiques of Evangelical Adoption

I’d like to believe my sons’ best life is in my home, and not with their first families. But Christians committed to justice need to remember we are not entitled to other people’s ...

May 17, 2013 / Melanie Springer Mock

Rome’s Cassandra: On George Weigel Rome’s Cassandra: On George Weigel

The neoconservative leading the fight over the legacy of Vatican II in the American Church.

May 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Paul Baumann

Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details

Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details

'A Punk Prayer' distills the group's protest and trial into a parable on Vladimir Putin's free speech crackdown.

May 14, 2013 / StudentNation / Alec Luhn and StudentNation

Buddhist Violence in Burma

Buddhist Violence in Burma Buddhist Violence in Burma

Buddhism is marked by concern for the welfare of all “sentient” creatures. But when it is harnessed to ethnic intolerance and extreme nationalism, it can turn violent. ...

Apr 30, 2013 / Barbara Crossette

Sex, Lies and ‘Education’

Sex, Lies and ‘Education’ Sex, Lies and ‘Education’

In West Virginia, one high school student is standing up for her right to hear the truth—the whole truth—about sexual health.

Apr 19, 2013 / Chloe Angyal

The Beltway Media’s Best-Kept Budget Secret The Beltway Media’s Best-Kept Budget Secret

Social Security hasn't contributed to this deficit and won't add to future debt—and it's journalistic malpractice for the mainstream press to suggest otherwise.

Apr 11, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Today’s Argument Could Decide the Gay Marriage Debate

Why Today’s Argument Could Decide the Gay Marriage Debate Why Today’s Argument Could Decide the Gay Marriage Debate

Hollingsworth v. Perry has a chance of being dismissed without a ruling, leaving a better case to serve as the vehicle for the court's opinion on marriage.

Mar 29, 2013 / Nan D. Hunter

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