AltWeeklies Wire
New Book Looks at How Billy Graham Shook Up the Solid Southnew
Billy Graham played a key role in shaping the American political landscape of the second half of the 20th century, as confidante to presidents and adviser on domestic issues (particularly civil rights) and foreign policy (Communism and the Cold War).
INDY Week |
John Sinclair |
07-17-2009 |
Nonfiction
Mark Sanford Turns to God in Sex Scandal Crisisnew
It's hard to say what part of it is a politically motivated attempt to strike a sympathetic chord with evangelical constituents and what is legitimately coming from Sanford's strong religious background. Either way, his faith is a double-edged sword, giving sincerity to his apologies, but also highlighting his hypocrisy.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
07-08-2009 |
Politics
Is Oil or Religion More to Blame for Iran's Ills?new
Even though I'm a theocracy-hating non-believer, I actually think Iran's primary illness is that it has oil. In my opinion, the country's evil theocrats are merely a secondary symptom of the main sickness.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-07-2009 |
Commentary
Phoenix Police Raid a Local Pastor’s Home For Holding Church Servicesnew
Did the City of Phoenix overreach when it sent a swarm of police officers to local pastor Michael Salman's home to investigate an alleged zoning violation?
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
06-23-2009 |
Religion
A Grieving Son Finds No Justice on Rev. Maury Davis' Path to Redemptionnew
Ron Liles wants to tell Davis that he's a liar for bending the greatest truth in his life. To remind the mega-church pastor that the price of his spiritual rebirth, his professed salvation, was the blood of Liles' 54-year-old mother, Jo Ella.
Nashville Scene |
Brantley Hargrove |
06-19-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Louisville Pastor's Celebration of Firearms Sparks Debate Over Guns and Godnew
Believing God and guns are fundamental parts of America's heritage, Louisville evangelical minister Ken Pagano has stirred a local and national storm of criticism by encouraging members of his congregation to bring their unloaded firearms to a rally at his church.
LEO Weekly |
Phillip M. Bailey |
06-11-2009 |
Policy Issues
Pro-Choice Provocateur: Meet Cambridge Divinity Dean Katherine Ragsdalenew
Rev. Katherine Ragsdale, who next month will become president and dean of Cambridge's Episcopal Divinity School, is an abortion-rights champion -- and bete noire to the right.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
06-03-2009 |
Religion
Creating a World-Class Islamic University in Berkeleynew
By founding Zaytuna College in downtown Berkeley, Hamza Yusuf and Zaid Shakir aspire to promote an American alternative to traditional Muslim education.
East Bay Express |
Don Lattin |
06-03-2009 |
Religion
Episcopal Church of Texas Turned a Blind Eye to a Priest Who Was Molesting Studentsnew
Although the Episcopal Diocese of Texas states that Jim Tucker abused boys at St. Stephen's school in Austin, and possibly St. James in Houston, he has never been charged criminally.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
05-26-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Alberta Has Allowed Intolerance in Schools for Too Longnew
The disastrous Bill 44 would insert into Alberta's human rights law a parent's right to exempt their kids from public school class discussion on sexuality, sexual orientation or religion.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Jeremy Klaszus |
05-14-2009 |
Commentary
Dalai Lama on the 50 Yard Linenew
The New England Patriots played host to a very different out-of-towner last week, as the Dalai Lama made a most incongruous visit to Gillette Stadium.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
05-14-2009 |
Religion
Who Profits from Pint-Size Preacher Terry Durham?new
While television and newspapers have chronicled his growing success, the circle of adults that surrounds him, and their respective criminal histories, makes the story more complex.
Miami New Times |
Natalie O'Neill |
05-04-2009 |
Religion
Hitting Rock Bottom Isn't So Bad When Jesus Cushions Your Fallnew
It was there, in the hospital, a few hours after that violent intubation—lying broken and twisted among the rocks and glass at the bottom of my bottomed-out existence—where I encountered Jesus Christ.
San Diego CityBeat |
Edwin Decker |
04-01-2009 |
Culture
The COR of Beliefnew
For 40-plus years, the Community of Reconciliation has shown how faith can bring us together -- and how hard that really is.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Chris Potter |
03-16-2009 |
Religion
'Christian Activist' Targets Prof, Police Investigatenew
Calgary police are investigating a self-described "Christian activist" who's been distributing flyers showing a local university professor's face superimposed on a graphic sexual photo.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Jeremy Klaszus |
02-19-2009 |
Civil Liberties
