On abortion, ‘it’s complicated’
Pro-choice and pro-life? Many Americans may find abortion to be morally wrong, but they don’t necessarily think the procedure should be illegal.
Here come the pro-lifers
A new Gallup poll confirms: Americans are rejecting abortion with increasing gusto, and not just for religious reasons.
A prayer for abortion rights
Our sacred texts and traditions teach us that women have the right to take care of their bodies, and that includes the right to choose abortion.
Memorial Day: What we owe them
The best way we can pay our respects to these every day heroes is for us to put the words the Gospel into action.
How the Web is killing faith
When free thought flourishes, religion declines, writes one popular atheist blogger.
The Internet is a blessing
As a woman, I may be forbidden from preaching at church, but when I blog, people listen, like, share and tweet.
Pakistan to Twitter: ‘Yes we ban’
Why can’t we Muslims also use the Web to educate the world about the Prophet Muhammad’s character?
Does Mitt Romney really have a religion problem?
Information about Mormonism may actually increase support from conservatives.
Andrew Sullivan on ‘coming out’ to God
The writer made a splash with his Newsweek cover story calling Obama “the first gay president.” WATCH: His interview with Sally Quinn.
‘A nation of Osteens and Obamas’
Can we overcome the very American temptation to make God in our own image?
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Is the church a dysfunctional family?
Catholic bishops spar over a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration on birth control. Can the divided family stay together?
For Ahmadiyya Muslims, another memorial day
What better way to honor those who have died while serving their nation or faith than to work to save the lives of others?
Christian witness for gays in Uganda
We believe it’s time for more U.S. faith leaders to speak out against efforts to demonize gay Ugandans.
Is the Catholic Church sending a message to women?
From its censure of the Girl Scouts to opposition to contraception to its investigation of nuns, are women welcome in the church?
Marriage in the Bible: Love prevails?
The biblical admonitions about marriage in the Bible center on procreation. Similarly, the state should know its limits on legislating same-sex relationships.
Got Milk?
Milk famously said to his gay and lesbian constituents, “Coming out is the most political thing you can do,” paving a path for acceptance that many follow today.
Gay rights as civil rights
The black church’s struggle over gay marriage reflects the nation‘s evolution.
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