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Good Catholics AND Good Democrats
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David Gibson
“The Catholic case for Barack Obama” has rarely been put so convincingly as it is in this Newsweek essay. Or, at least, a case for voting freely, according to one’s conscience and the range of issues. The argument is made by three leading Catholic legal and theological scholars, Nicholas P. Cafardi, M. Cathleen Kaveny and…
Republican Exceptionalism: Idolizing Ideology
By
Paul Raushenbush
On Oct 2nd, Sarah Palin ended the Vice Presidential debate by voicing her strong belief in American exceptionalism, – that America has a unique blessing by God and a special mission to the world. Just a couple weeks later this belief has been clarified – she meant Republican exceptionalism. In recent days it is…
“Racism is a sin”…A bishop speaks out
By
David Gibson
I have heard of few religious leaders speaking out against the ugliness emerging from the campaign trail, especially on race and violence. That makes this powerful essay in the latest issue of the Jesuit weekly America that much more welcome. It is by Bishop Blase Cupich of Rapid City, S.D and it is titled “Racism and the Election.” It’s all worth…
Special Election Message from Martin Sheen
By
Mara Vanderslice
View extended interviews on faith and politics with Martin Sheen and Douglas Kmiec here.
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