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Religion Archive

Archives for September 2015

Marriage Equality
Pope Francis isn’t as progressive on LGBTQ issues as you thinkPope Francis isn’t as progressive on LGBTQ issues as you think
Marriage Equality

Despite the nice rhetoric, the Catholic Church’s teachings are as regressive as ever.

By German Lopez
Religion
Pope Francis’s US visit, explainedPope Francis’s US visit, explained
Religion

The demographics and politics you need to know to understand the issues surrounding Pope Francis’s first big visit to the United States.

By Zack Beauchamp
Religion
Pope Francis’s visit to the US begins with stop in Washington, DCPope Francis’s visit to the US begins with stop in Washington, DC
Religion

This is Francis’s first-ever visit to the US, and only the 10th time a sitting Pope has ever traveled there.

By Andrew Prokop
Religion
Today’s GOP should take lessons on Islam from George W. BushToday’s GOP should take lessons on Islam from George W. Bush
Religion

George W. Bush was great on Islamophobia. Some Republicans today? Not so much.

By Zack Beauchamp
Syria
Why the media is giving Trump a pass on his supporter’s call to “get rid” of MuslimsWhy the media is giving Trump a pass on his supporter’s call to “get rid” of Muslims
Syria

The media is giving Trump a pass on his supporter’s worst statements because it can’t bring itself to declare anti-Muslim bigotry out of bounds.

By Max Fisher
Explainers
Ben Carson’s bizarre comments about Muslims and the Constitution, explainedBen Carson’s bizarre comments about Muslims and the Constitution, explained
Explainers

No one should be surprised if Carson’s poll numbers rise after this.

By Ezra Klein and Max Fisher
Syria
Ahmed Mohamed: The 14-year-old Texas boy and why he matters, explainedAhmed Mohamed: The 14-year-old Texas boy and why he matters, explained
Syria

Here is the story of Ahmed Mohamed, why it’s become such a big deal, and what it reveals about American society.

By Max Fisher
Politics
Ahmed Mohamed’s father had his own nasty run-in with IslamophobiaAhmed Mohamed’s father had his own nasty run-in with Islamophobia
Politics

He defended the Quran when Florida pastor Terry Jones tried to burn it.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Ben Carson has surged into 2nd place behind Trump. Here’s why.Ben Carson has surged into 2nd place behind Trump. Here’s why.
Politics

His message on race is just what Republicans want to hear.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Watch Stephen Colbert stop the jokes to have a deeply emotional interview with Joe BidenWatch Stephen Colbert stop the jokes to have a deeply emotional interview with Joe Biden
Politics

The late-night comedian and the vice president discussed grief and resilience in the aftermath of deaths in their families.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
Ted Cruz and Mike Huckabee’s support for Kim Davis gets religious liberty all wrongTed Cruz and Mike Huckabee’s support for Kim Davis gets religious liberty all wrong
Politics

The case shows how religious liberty is supposed to work.

By German Lopez
Politics
Forget Donald Trump. Meet Zoltan Istvan, the only presidential candidate promising eternalForget Donald Trump. Meet Zoltan Istvan, the only presidential candidate promising eternal
Politics

He’s campaigna ‘70s RV that’s been rebuilt to look like a giant coffin.

By Dylan Matthews
Culture
Amazon’s new series Hand of God is excruciatingly terrible televisionAmazon’s new series Hand of God is excruciatingly terrible television
Culture

Here are 5 lessons that can be learned from a show this bad.

By Emily St. James