Obama’s Cairo Speech and International Media Reaction
On Thursday, June 4, 2009, President Barack Obama gave a landmark speech in Cairo, Egypt (right). Obama's stated purpose was to "seek a new beginning" for "the United States and…
The Rhetoric behind Right-Wing Extremism
Recent events raise the question as to whether or not right wing extremism is gaining momentum in the U.S. Days ago, James von Brunn (pictured at right) killed a security…
Denominations Respond to Murder of Doctor George Tiller
On May 31, 2009, Dr. George Tiller (pictured at right) was shot and killed. The New York "Daily News" reports that Tiller, "one of only three American doctors who performed…
Fundamentalist Evangelicals are “Waiting for Armageddon”
WBUR's "Here and Now", with Robin Young, recently produced a story on "Waiting for Armageddon." This new documentary shows the way American fundamentalist evangelicals understand their beliefs about the approaching…
“Lost in the Middle?” Hits Blog Spot
Bob Cornwall, pastor of Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Troy, MI, has a blog spot titled: "Ponderings on a Faith Journey: The Thoughts and Opinions of a…
Participate in a Survey! Do Religious Conservatives and Religious Liberals Think Differently?
In the United States, the terms "conservative" and "liberal" are often employed categorically to distinguish two groups of people based upon ideological differences in several arenas, including politics, economics, and…
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Found in the Middle!: Theology and Ethics for Christians Who are both Liberal and Evangelical by Wesley J. Wildman & Stephen Chapin Garner In Lost in the Middle? Wesley J.…
Poor Economy Force$ Churche$ to Rethink Prioritie$
As in previous economic downturns, churches are facing a classic conundrum. When the economy worsens, more people turn to religious charities, food programs, and church outreach centers, while at the…
Out with the Old, In with the New? Not Quite…Obama Preserves Faith-based Office
The new administration of President Obama announced this week that they will be keeping and expanding on the office of faith-based initiatives begun under President George W. Bush. The renamed…
Two New Ministers Tapped for Roles in Obama Inaugural
Several prominent ministers played important roles in the 2008 Presidential election, but as the Obama team prepares to take office on January 20 some lesser known church leaders are preparing…