The Election and Recount (
How the Faithful Voted: Religion and the 2000 Presidential Election
By John C. Green, James L. Guth, Lyman A. Kellstedt, Corwin E. Smidt
Is America Two Countries Masquerading as One Nation?
The election results reveal a deeply divided nation, with divisions that transcend region and socio-economic status.
By Richard Land
God, Not Chads
How George Bush used religious talk to woo evangelicals without alienating moderates.
By Steven Waldman
I Need a Hero
We finally have a president, but we have no winners. What America needs now is hope.
By Joan Chittister, OSB
Ten Days for Democracy
An invitation to join others in praying with our legs, in the spirit of King and Heschel.
By Rabbi Arthur Waskow
The Electoral College: What's This All About?
This country was never intended to be a direct democracy.
By Charles Colson
Two Points the Election Pundits Have Missed
Despite the intense coverage, the media have overlooked two critical issues.
By Gregg Easterbrook
The Rule of Law Must Prevail
No matter who won the popular vote, if Bush took Florida, he should be president.
By Charlotte Hays
A Morality Scorecard
So far, Bush is the one who has flouted ethics, but Gore may catch up.
By Steven Waldman
A National Unity Government
Transcending ego is the only way to solve our election crisis.
By Michael Lerner
The Mislaid Election
The choice between stability and justice is a false one.
By Rabbi Arthur Waskow
Do We Have Ourselves to Blame for the Recount Process?
In a two-party system, it might be immoral to vote for splinter candidates who seem the most moral.
By Joan Chittister, OSB
Caesar and Christ
Should we disobey our government?
By Charles Colson
Arbitrary, Capricious, and Fair
A coin toss would make the winner feel blessed rather than entitled.
By Steven Waldman
The Rule of Law, or the Rule of the Courts?
Why are the courts picking our president?
By Gary Bauer
Christians, Politics, and the Uncertainty of the Future
What does the election mean to American Christians?
By T.D. Jakes
Would King Solomon Choose Bush or Gore?
Perhaps the wise king would suggest a compromise.
By Jack Miles
What Florida Could Learn From Urim and Thummim
The biblical selection process was laborious, slow, and wise.
By Jack Miles
A House Divided
The closeness of this presidential election shows what neither candidate talked about--how divided we are over our basic values.
By Gary Bauer
Prayer Warfare?
Many evangelical Christians are praying that God will intervene in the Florida recount.
By Christine Wicker
The Religious Right Backed Their Boy
Bush's ability to capitalize on this potent minority may have been what blocked Gore from victory.
By John Green
A Time for Reflection: Analyzing the 2000 Election
The election results reveal a national case of moral schizophrenia.
By Charles Colson
Ralph Nader and the Greater Evil
By Joseph Telushkin
Whoever Wins, America's the Loser
Republicans support freer access to guns. Democrats support abortion. Either way, the new government will legitimize violence.
By Father John Breck
Church/State Separation (
Stand and Pray
By Christine Wicker
Texas Jesus Day
The official text of the proclamation
Congregation's Tax Battle Provides Churches With New Political Voice
Appeals court ruling gives blueprint for campaign involvement
By Charisma News Service
Charitable Choice
'Faith-based organizations' are here to stay. But what about that whole church-state thing?
By Martin E. Marty
Hang Six
Christians should talk about the Six Commandments, not Ten. Just post those and constitutional contraints fade away.
By Gregg Easterbrook
Religious Right/Evangelicals (
Strings Attached?
Some Christian conservatives worry that a religion-friendly government might not be the promised land they'd hoped for.
By Deborah Caldwell
The Prayer Breakfast and a President Who Feels Our Pain
The president's promise to end discrimination against 'religious institutions' is greeted with an ovation.
By Richard Land
President Clinton Victim of 'Moral Religiosity,' Commentator Says
Religious activists 'decisively reshaped political landscape' during administration.
By Charisma News Service
Get Ready for the Battle Ahead
A fundraising letter by the founder of the Christian Coalition to its members.
By Pat Robertson
Breathing a Sigh of Relief...Before We Get Back to Work
By Jerry Falwell
Gore's Dirty Trick May Backfire
Bush's 1976 DUI arrest laid the groundwork for a great Christian testimony, not an incapable leader.
By Jerry Falwell
'Fervent Prayer' Crucial for Election, Leader Says
Pastor Dutch Sheets calls for a national prayer effort to help 'God's man' win
By Andy Butcher, Charisma News Service
The Rise and Fall of the Religious Right
The religious right is in decline, but it's not too late for Christian conservatives to voice concern for 'the least of these'
By Jim Wallis
Conservatives, Prepare for Exile
As a religious conservative, I'm sickened by Bush and Cheney pandering to the middle. But I'll vote for the guys anyway
By Rod Dreher
Why Christian Conservatives Like Lieberman, But Won't Vote for Him
Even fundamentalists love his piety
By Rod Dreher
An Unorthodox Choice
Aligned on social issues but sharply divided on abortion, how will evangelicals react to Joseph Lieberman?
By Richard Land
How Will He Play in the Bible Belt?
Despite a few awkward moments, Southerners welcome Jewish politicians.
By Lauren F. Winner
The Errant Evangelical
A presidential counselor in the line of fire
By Tony Campolo
Clinton's Debt to God
In his recent apology, the president came across as a flawed human being and a repentant sinner, much like the rest of us
By Richard Mouw
The Lieberman Effect
Is Joseph Lieberman awakening the religious left? Even conservative Christians should hope so
By Charles Colson
Prayers in the Precincts: The Christian Right in the 1998 Elections
By John Green
A Campaign of Intimidation, Deception, and Misinformation
Jerry Falwell defends his right to call for religious conservatives to get out the vote
By Jerry Falwell
Shifts in Loyalties
Tracing the development of the Religious Right's ties to both political parties
By John Shelby Spong
Principled Pragmatists?
Christian conservatives in 2000, by the numbers
By John C. Green
Called Back to Duty
Why Falwell is revving up his biggest campaign since the heyday of the Moral
Majority
By Deborah Caldwell
Falwell's New Political Crusade
The minister plans a huge new effort to mobilize Christian conservatives
By Jerry Falwell
The Christian Right is Past its Prime
And John McCain knew this when he delivered Monday's anti-religious right speech in Virginia.
By Michael Kelly
Born-Again Voters Could Decide Who Gets Key to the White House
Political profile of Christians more complicated than most people think
By Andy Butcher, Charisma News Service
February 2000
The Manufactured Rift Between Catholics and Evangelicals
By J. Bottum
February 2000
"The Truth About Bob Jones University"
A statement from the school
February 2000
McCain Attacks Religious Right
In Virginia, he criticizes Robertson and allies
Speech by John McCain
February 2000
Reclaiming evangelicalism
Charting a new approach to politics for evangelicals
By Richard Mouw
February 2000
Plus: What is an evangelical, anyway? An interactive chart
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What's gotten into the religious right?
By Rod Dreher
The Moral Minority
Conservatives have succeeded in politics, but our agenda hasn't necessarily been adopted.
By Paul Weyrich
The Prayer Breakfast and a President Who Feels Our Pain
The president's promise to end discrimination against 'religious institutions' is greeted with an ovation.
By Richard Land
Reparations
If it pays to be a victim, countless people will rush forward to adopt the label.
By Armstrong Williams
The Religious Imperative for Campaign Finance Reform
Either president-elect should start a new administration by reasserting ethical financing of political campaigns.
By Mark J. Pelavin
The Immorality of "Lesser Evilism"
Voting for the lesser of two evils is an evil unto itself.
By Michael Lerner
The Vision Thing
Neither candidate is ideologically extreme, but is that necessarily a good thing?
By Jim Wallis
Gore's Dirty Trick May Backfire
Bush's 1976 DUI arrest laid the groundwork for a great Christian testimony, not an incapable leader.
By Jerry Falwell
Bush's Muslim Backing
In deciding to back the GOP presidential ticket, the candidate's actions were just one reason for an important endorsement
By Ira Rifkin
The Role of Religion in Election 2000
What may be remarkable about the religion factor in this race is that it is a rather unremarkable factor...so far.
By Mark W. Muesse and Stephen R. Haynes
But What Does All the Faith Talk Mean?
An open letter to George W. Bush and Al Gore from religious leaders
By Jim Wallis
Quipping About Capital Punishment
Presidential candidates put a strange face on the death penalty debate
By Gregg Easterbrook
Jesus and Mr. Gore on Treasure Island
By Ben Witherington
Should Joe Lieberman Keep His Faith to Himself?
Secular fundamentalists are trying to crowd religion off the national stage
By Jim Wallis
Senator Gore Goes to Hollywood
We could save the candidates a lot of time if we just turned off the TV
By Roberto Rivera
The Religion President
How George W. Bush's faith shapes his politics and policies
By Steven Waldman
"Making America a Godly Nation Again"
Buchannan's Reform Party Convention speech on why presidential candidates must not remain silent on moral issues
By Patrick J. Buchannan
Can Democrats Become the Morality Party?
By Steven Waldman and John Green
Debra Dickerson Reports From the Democratic National Convention
Audio Journals
Gary Bauer Reports From the Republican National Convention
Audio Journals
Bishop John Shelby Spong Reports From the Democratic and Republican Conventions
Audio Journals
Getting the Gay Vote
By Emily Edwards; Mark Goodnight; Nicole Harrow; Alex Hollihan; Africa Taylor
Presidential Theology
This year's contenders follow a long line of presidents who brought religion to the White House
By Martin E. Marty
America Considers a Jewish Vice President
Complete coverage of the Joseph Lieberman selection
Gary Bauer's Audio Journal
On location at the GOP convention
Psychological Profiles of Presidents
The Jewish Veepstakes
By Gregg Easterbrook
Energizing Evangelicals
George W. Bush can learn from John McCain's folly
By Richard Land
Primary Priorities
By John Shelby Spong
The presidential primaries show us what really matters to the American voter.
By John Shelby Spong
Dispatch from Nashville
In Nashville on Super Tuesday, Al Gore reined in the religious rhetoric but still managed to preach.
March 2000
By Mark Oppenheimer
The New Jewish 'Vote'?
How will Jews vote in the presidential election? The answer has Bush quaking in his boots.
March 2000
By Marlene Adler Marks
Religion and the Public Square
Round 1: The Primaries
By Jean Bethke Elshtain
John McCain, Stoic Philosopher
His heroic survival of a Vietnamese prison camp excites the public's imagination. But might it also renew America morally?
By Rod Dreher
Did John McCain unfairly diss Falwell, Robertson, Sharpton, Farrakhan?
Read the arguments and vote
By Arthur Magida, Charlotte Hays, and Gregg Easterbrook
John Ashcroft (back to index)
An Office That Holds Bible Study Together...
An Orthodox Jewish staffer lauds John Ashcroft's inclusion of minority religions in his Senate office.
By Tevi Troy
Are You for Us--or Persecuting Us?
The Ashcroft nomination flap ushered in a new religious correctness.
By Debra Dickerson
Ashcroft: 'Faith Won't Hinder Me'
New Attorney General 'not angry' over fiercely disputed nomination.
By Andy Butcher
Well, What Did We Expect?
Why Ashcroft is a legitimate choice for Bush's attorney general.
By Gregg Easterbrook
The Ashcroft Nomination: Recognizing the Double Standard
Lieberman's faith was no big deal. Why is Ashcroft's?
By Charles Colson
The Christian Menace
What is one to do with a throwback like Ashcroft, someone who holds absurd views like, 'thou shall not kill'?
By Ralph McInerny
Why Pro-Choice People of Faith Oppose Ashcroft
It's because we are anti-extremist, not anti-Christian.
By Marjorie Signer
Are the Left's Fears Legitimate?
John Ashcroft's confirmation is inevitable, but what does it mean for those who aren't straight, white, and male?
By John Shelby Spong
Jesse and John
The true hypocrisy is that the media and leftist organizations love to forgive...if you're a liberal.
By Jerry Falwell
"We Have No King But Jesus"
John Ashcroft's remarks at Bob Jones University in May 1999.
By John Ashcroft
Joseph Lieberman (back to index)
The Real Test
Joseph Lieberman's nomination represents progress, but it didn't get to the heart of America's fears about 'others.'
By Debra Dickerson
Message to Lieberman: Get Out of the Senate Race
He violates his Jewish moral obligations by remaining in the Connecticut Senate race while running for vice president
By Adam I. Arenson
Should Joe Lieberman Keep His Faith to Himself?
Secular fundamentalists are trying to crowd religion off the national stage
By Jim Wallis
Taking God's Name in Vain
The ADL is wrong to blast Joe Lieberman's God talk, because religion must play a vital role in our public affairs
By Michael Lerner
Kennedy or Lieberman, Who's Right?
The Triumph and Challenge of Joseph Lieberman
It's a heckuva time to be Jewish
By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Black Anti-Semitism
Most blacks aren't anti-Jew, but enough are that the Democrats should be worried
By Debra Dickerson
Bad for the Jews, Bad for the Country
Joseph Lieberman has strayed from the best aspects of Jewish tradition
By Rabbi Michael Lerner
Jewish Scapegoat?
With one of their own up for veep, Jews are thrilled. They're also worried that Lieberman's failings could be blamed on them all.
By Tova Mirvis
A Deathblow Against Anti-Semitism
Candidate Lieberman has the opportunity, virtually unparalleled in world history, to strike a blow against "the longest hatred."
By Rabbi David Wolpe
Why Orthodox Jews Are Nervous
Orthodox groups have downplayed Lieberman's religion, while non-Orthodox ones have gushed.
By Ari Goldman
Lessons From Another Jew in High Places
What we can learn from America's first openly Jewish officeholder.
By Rodger Kamenetz
Stronger Than Any Sermon
Joe Lieberman's example proves that putting Torah first is not incompatible with living in contemporary society.
By Eytan Kobre
The Lieberman Advantage
Why Lieberman Was a Smart Choice
By Ed Kilgore
Why Christian Conservatives Like Lieberman, But Won't Vote for Him
Even fundamentalists love his piety
By Rod Dreher
An Unorthodox Choice
Aligned on social issues but sharply divided on abortion, how will evangelicals react to Joseph Lieberman?
By Richard Land
A Choice that Will Alienate Blacks
Blacks may think Gore has snubbed them in picking Lieberman.
By Armstrong Williams
How Jews Win in Christian States
Like Kansas' Daniel Glickman, Lieberman won in a traditionalist Christian state partly by playing against type.
By Gregg Easterbrook
How Will He Play in the Bible Belt?
Despite a few awkward moments, Southerners welcome Jewish politicians.
By Lauren F. Winner
Will Lieberman's Nomination Drive Muslims to George W. Bush?
Actually, many figure that if it can happen to a Jew, it can happen to a Muslim.
By Rhonda Roumani
Want Family Values? Compassion? Vote for the Orthodox Guy
Senator Lieberman's faith gives moral weight to the Democratic ticket.
By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Maybe All Politicians Should Observe the Sabbath
Lieberman's religious observance hasn't hindered his ability to serve the public. It may even enhance it.
By Joseph Telushkin
News Analysis (
Why I Oppose Hate Crime Legislation
We can do better than politically-correct censorship
By Jerry Falwell
Jesus and Mr. Gore on Treasure Island
By Ben Witherington
Unholy Activity in Little Havana
Janet Reno has denied Elian Gonzales the opportunity to know the joy of one Easter.
By Rod Dreher
The true compassionate conservative
John Paul consistently condemns both communist totalitarianism and Western
individualism and materialism.
By Rod Dreher
No Threat to Marriage
Every marriage faces challenges, but the legal status of gay couples is not among them.
March 2000
By Ben Daniel
Protecting Marriage
California voters will decide the future of marriage.
March 2000
By James Dobson
Protestants in Politics (
Bush: The Baptist Press Interview
Triumph of the Therapeutic
Clinton's Willow Creek confession shows how dramatically our culture's attitude toward sin and forgiveness has changed.
By Charles Colson
Gore's Years as a 'Searcher'
Disillusioned after his Vietnam experience, Al Gore sought solace and answers at Vanderbilt Divinity School
By Bill Tourque
Gary Bauer Reports From the Republican National Convention
Audio Journals
Bishop John Shelby Spong Reports From the Democratic and Republican Conventions
Audio Journals
Stand and Pray
By Christine Wicker
Religion and public life
Congregations meet the challenge.
By Martin E. Marty
Prayers in the Precincts: The Christian Right in the 1998 Elections
By John Green
The Lieberman Effect
Is Joseph Lieberman awakening the religious left? Even conservative Christians should hope so
By Charles Colson
An Office That Holds Bible Study Together...
An Orthodox Jewish staffer lauds John Ashcroft's inclusion of minority religions in his Senate office.
By Tevi Troy
Lieberman: Nation Experiencing 'New Spiritual Awakening'
Former vice-presidential candidate discusses school prayer, anti-Semitism (or lack thereof), and faith-based programs.
By Gregg Easterbrook
There Are No Jews in Bush's Cabinet. So What?
American Jews have better things to worry about.
By Elliott Abrams
Are Young Jews Moving Toward the GOP?
A Pennsylvania exit poll during this election suggests they may be.
By Elliot Abrams
Message to Lieberman: Get Out of the Senate Race
He violates his Jewish moral obligations by remaining in the Connecticut Senate race while running for vice president
By Adam I. Arenson
Schwerner, Goodman, Lieberman, and Chaney
The veep nominee's record as a civil rights warrior can help the Dems keep the black vote
By Debra Dickerson
The New Jewish 'Vote'?
How will Jews vote in the presidential election? The answer has Bush quaking in his boots.
March 2000
By Marlene Adler Marks
The Jewish Veepstakes
By Gregg Easterbrook
The Lieberman Effect
Is Joseph Lieberman awakening the religious left? Even conservative Christians should hope so
By Charles Colson
The Triumph and Challenge of Joseph Lieberman
It's a heckuva time to be Jewish
By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Black Anti-Semitism
Most blacks aren't anti-Jew, but enough are that the Democrats should be worried
By Debra Dickerson
Bad for the Jews, Bad for the Country
Joseph Lieberman has strayed from the best aspects of Jewish tradition
By Rabbi Michael Lerner
Jewish Scapegoat?
With one of their own up for veep, Jews are thrilled. They're also worried that Lieberman's failings could be blamed on them all.
By Tova Mirvis
A Deathblow Against Anti-Semitism
Candidate Lieberman has the opportunity, virtually unparalleled in world history, to strike a blow against "the longest hatred."
By Rabbi David Wolpe
Why Orthodox Jews Are Nervous
Orthodox groups have downplayed Lieberman's religion, while non-Orthodox ones have gushed.
By Ari Goldman
Lessons From Another Jew in High Places
What we can learn from America's first openly Jewish officeholder.
By Rodger Kamenetz
Stronger Than Any Sermon
Joe Lieberman's example proves that putting Torah first is not incompatible with living in contemporary society.
By Eytan Kobre
The Lieberman Advantage
Why Lieberman Was a Smart Choice
By Ed Kilgore
Why Christian Conservatives Like Lieberman, But Won't Vote for Him
Even fundamentalists love his piety
By Rod Dreher
An Unorthodox Choice
Aligned on social issues but sharply divided on abortion, how will evangelicals react to Joseph Lieberman?
By Richard Land
A Choice that Will Alienate Blacks
Blacks may think Gore has snubbed them in picking Lieberman.
By Armstrong Williams
How Jews Win in Christian States
Like Kansas' Daniel Glickman, Lieberman won in a traditionalist Christian state partly by playing against type.
By Gregg Easterbrook
How Will He Play in the Bible Belt?
Despite a few awkward moments, Southerners welcome Jewish politicians.
By Lauren F. Winner
Will Lieberman's Nomination Drive Muslims to George W. Bush?
Actually, many figure that if it can happen to a Jew, it can happen to a Muslim.
By Rhonda Roumani
Want Family Values? Compassion? Vote for the Orthodox Guy
Senator Lieberman's faith gives moral weight to the Democratic ticket.
By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
Maybe All Politicians Should Observe the Sabbath
Lieberman's religious observance hasn't hindered his ability to serve the public. It may even enhance it.
By Joseph Telushkin
Catholics in Politics (
Vote for the Party, Not the Man
'Independents' are suckers for slick candidate packaging, while party platforms reflect genuine interests
By Andrew Greeley
Why Catholics Should Vote Republican
The GOP's values are closest to the teachings of the Catholic Church
By Tom Bethell
Claiming the Catholic Vote
Republicans say their agenda best reflects Catholic teaching. At least one bishop says Catholics aren't that easy to classify
By Patricia Lafevere
Why the Republicans Won't Get My Catholic Vote
The Democrats' platform isn't perfect, but at least it doesn't favor the rich over the poor like the GOP's
By Andrew Greeley
The Manufactured Rift Between Catholics and Evangelicals
By J. Bottum
February 2000
The true compassionate conservative
John Paul consistently condemns both communist totalitarianism and Western
individualism and materialism.
By Rod Dreher
"I Believe in a President Whose Religious Views Are His Own Private Affair"
By John F. Kennedy
Muslims in Politics (
Memo to the Next American President
The new administration must move beyond platitudes if it wants to achieve peace and stability to the Middle East.
By John Esposito
Bush's Muslim Backing
In deciding to back the GOP presidential ticket, the candidate's actions were just one reason for an important endorsement
By Ira Rifkin
Will Lieberman's Nomination Drive Muslims to George W. Bush?
Actually, many figure that if it can happen to a Jew, it can happen to a Muslim.
By Rhonda Roumani
Faith-Based Organizations (
Jerry Falwell: The Beliefnet Interview
--Listen
--"Deep Concerns": Read the transcript
--"I Am Not Anti-Moslem": His follow-up statement
Is Bush's Religious Charity Plan Sinking?
Religious conservatives are the surprising opponent of plan
By Steven Waldman
More Questions Than Answers
Four things we think we know about the impact of faith-based organizations but don't--yet
By Holly J. Lebowitz
FAQs on GWB's FBOs
Faith-Based Organizations 101
By Holly J. Lebowitz
Bush Should Keep the Faith
Faith-based organizations have structural, as well as spiritual, advantages over typical government programs.
By Armstrong Williams
Strings Attached?
Some Christian conservatives worry that a religion-friendly government might not be the promised land they'd hoped for.
By Deborah Caldwell
The Prayer Breakfast and a President Who Feels Our Pain
The president's promise to end discrimination against 'religious institutions' is greeted with an ovation.
By Richard Land
A Faith Base for America
An integral thread in America's social tapestry, faith-based groups represent the vision this country was founded upon.
By T.D. Jakes
Poor Black Folks Need God
Could the GOP Be Right?
By Eleanor Brown
Will Faith-Based Organizations Be Able to Keep Their Faith?
Despite the support of both presidential candidates, some in the faith community remain nervous about charitable choice
By Gregg Easterbrook
Teen Challenge Shows Pitfalls, Promises of Faith-Based Outreach
Bush supports FBOs. But a lack of accountability has raised questions about their effectiveness.
By Alice Sparberg Alexiou
The Seventh Mark of Compassion
Five years before charitable choice, a thinker often cited as an influence on Bush says faith should undergird social action
By Marvin Olasky
Having Faith in Our Neighborhoods
The Indianapolis Front Porch Alliance
By Stephen Goldsmith
Churches as Government Partners
Navigating 'Charitable Choice' is complicated, but a job worth doing right
By Amy L. Sherman
The Exodus Mentality
Why Christians Must Care for the Poor, Even in a Bull Market
By Michaela Bruzzese
What's an FBO?
The discussion of faith-based organizations on the campaign trail is a significant development in American political life
By Jim Wallis
Church's Job Training Program Challenged
Bible-based course uses government money to help people find work
By Charisma News Service
God and Politics, Again
How candidates treat the poor could become a new moral litmus test of politics for churches across the spectrum.
By Jim Wallis
The Kindness of Total Strangers
How Catholic Charities USA turned from a revered institution into an arm of the welfare state
By Brian C. Anderson
Quipping About Capital Punishment
Presidential candidates put a strange face on the death penalty debate
By Gregg Easterbrook
Operation Rescue Those Unjustly Sentenced to Death
By Debra Dickerson
Playing God
George W. Bush is pro-death penalty. Is this remotely Christian?
By James Wood
Abortion (
Why Pro-Choice People of Faith Oppose Ashcroft
It's because we are anti-extremist, not anti-Christian.
By Marjorie Signer
RU Serious?
What presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush didn't say about abortion and RU-486
By Gregg Easterbrook
Why Some Pro-Lifers Regard McCain As a Menace
His 'wink-wink' abortion views and drastic ideas about campaign finance could cripple the movement.
By Charlotte Hays
Life in the Beltway
Why is the National Right to Life Committee attacking John McCain? Because it's more pro-money than pro-life.
By Gregg Easterbrook
Religion in Public Life (
Bible-Cutters, Mystics, and Masons: Our Presidents
The religious convictions of Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington were far more controversial than George W. Bush's beliefs.
By Gregg Easterbrook
Lieberman: Nation Experiencing 'New Spiritual Awakening'
Former vice-presidential candidate discusses school prayer, anti-Semitism (or lack thereof), and faith-based programs.
By Gregg Easterbrook
The Politician as a Nursing Father
This striking image from Presbyterian history should be a guiding principle for George W. Bush.
By Richard Mouw
Uncivil Religion?
The recent presidential inaugural, with its explicit references to Jesus, failed to invoke the inclusiveness this country needs.
By Wade Clark Roof
Political Deliverance
As in the '30s, the issues that most deeply divide us are religious and not political.
By Jim Naughton
Picking a Church When You're President-Elect
For Bush, the task of choosing a new church may make picking a Cabinet look easy.
By Jim Naughton
Hillary's Higher Power
We've heard a lot about Hillary's faith. But have we seen it?
By Kim Phillips-Fein
Religion and Politics, Then and Now
"Orthodox Protestants" once favored the Democratic candidate for president. Times have changed.
By Martin Marty
Religion: How Visible Do We Want It?
By Wade Clark Roof
Kennedy or Lieberman, Who's Right?
"Making America a Godly Nation Again"
Buchannan's Reform Party Convention speech on why presidential candidates must not remain silent on moral issues
By Patrick J. Buchannan
Progressive Politics and God
Religion is alive and well in America, and a good deal of what it says and does is progressive
By Richard Parker
Can Democrats Become the Morality Party?
By Steven Waldman and John Green
Triumph of the Therapeutic
Clinton's Willow Creek confession shows how dramatically our culture's attitude toward sin and forgiveness has changed
By Charles Colson
"I Believe in a President Whose Religious Views Are His Own Private Affair"
By John F. Kennedy
A Screwtape Letter for the Twenty-first Century
What a senior devil might think about religion and politics
By Peter Wehner
Prejudicial Evidence
As I watched my new neighbors paint a political banner, I didn't know what to think of them until I could read it.
By Jim Naughton
We Can Read It On Their Faces
Rediscovering the beard would do much to help our national leaders
By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach
The Conservative Family Paradox
Traditional Rhetoric, Progressive Practice
By W. Bradford Wilcox and John P. Bartkowski
The Third Stage
New frontiers of religious liberty--is a national consensus possible?
By E.J. Dionne, Jr.
Belief and the Ballot Box
Four analysts comment on the edgy relationship between religion and politics.
By Wendy Kaminer, Bob Abernathy, Richard John Neuhaus, and Harvey Cox
Covering 'Character' in Campaign 2000
Journalists have a mixed record in reporting about character. This year's election may be their proving grounds.
By Philip Seib
Ode to "The West Wing"
TV offers a lesson in religion and politics.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Abolish the Chaplaincy?
The debate reveals the complexity of religion in public life.
By Martin E. Marty
Religion and public life
Congregations meet the challenge.
By Martin E. Marty
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