The pontiff emphasized the importance of religious freedom in a meeting with a Turkish Islamic cleric: “Freedom of religion, institutionally … What about the small matter of 19 guys blowing up 3,000 civilians in the name of their religion? That was quite a betrayal.…
to a few memorable State of the Union speeches:
FDR's 1942 speech:
"They know that victory for us means victory for religion … In proof of that, the Nazis have now announced their plan for enforcing their new German, pagan religion all over the world—a plan…
Specifically, I agree that condoning an attack on one religion opens the door to an attack on all religion. … Now, it just so happens that the Mormon religion tends to (in my estimation, at least) lead one to adopt a conservative political philosophy … So my question is: Is it always wrong for the voters to consider religion when deciding for whom to vote? …
Marcotte's statement said her writings on religion on her blog, Pandagon, are generally satirical criticisms of public policies and … "Freedom of religion and freedom of expression are central rights, and the sum of my personal writings is a testament to this fact.…
Brooks' new WSJ column points out that religion actually gives women a sense of freedom:
... … women who say they feel the most freedom should be the ones least encumbered by restrictive social institutions like traditional religion…
... One of my favorite writers, Arthur Brooks, has a great piece in the WSJ today called "Our Religious Destiny:"
Recently the presidential campaigns have been turning to talk of the candidates' religious faith. Barack Obama proclaims a "personal relationship" with Jesus Christ. Democratic candidate John Edwards is on the religious...
Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, said Mormonism is a false religion and that Mr. … The other day I wrote that Romney would likely give a "JFK-style" religion speech, soon. …
Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, said Mormonism is a false religion and that Mr. … The other day I wrote that Romney would likely give a "JFK-style" religion speech, soon. …
superintendent of the local school district, told Fox News they had received a complaint about the Ten Commandments from the Freedom From Religion … “Muldrow Public Schools promotion of the Judeo-Christian Bible and religion over non-religion impermissibly turns any non-Christian … “I think they should allow the expression of religion in school.”…
The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent the school district a letter complaining that last year’s graduation ceremony included prayers … They said the song breached the district’s obligation to remain neutral on religion. … “The School District has a duty to remain neutral toward religion.”…