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Archive: Morality

The Subtle, Lethal Poison of Religion

Name a moral statement or action, uttered or performed by a religious person, that could not have been uttered or performed by an unbeliever.

By Christopher Hitchens | September 26, 2007; 01:37 PM ET | Comments (871)

Witness to Separation of Church and State

Jehovah’s Witnesses keep religion out of politics. Their separation of church and state is absolute: they don’t vote, pledge allegiance or serve in the military.

By Joel P. Engardio | June 5, 2007; 09:43 AM ET | Comments (80)

Still Time to Become What God Intended

The good news is you still have time to work a plan, take a class, relocate, redesign or what I call reposition yourself no matter what your age.

By T.D. Jakes | May 16, 2007; 09:59 AM ET | Comments (440)

Lifelong Mormon Sustained by Faith

My faith has helped to make my family the center of my affection and greatest hope.

By Bill Marriott | May 4, 2007; 09:59 AM ET | Comments (82)

Should Christians Vote for Mormons?

Mitt Romney deserves a chance to make his case to traditional Christians without his religion being an issue.

By John Mark Reynolds | May 2, 2007; 08:56 AM ET | Comments (666)

It Takes a People to Save a Village

The three “anchor institutions” that played a heroic role during the African American freedom struggle are now facing threats that require immediate attention.

By Dr. Robert Michael Franklin Jr. | April 30, 2007; 12:23 PM ET | Comments (381)

Forgiving Judas: The Ultimate Test

Ask Christians about forgiveness, and you are likely to hear that God forgives us as we forgive one another, with one exception: Judas Iscariot.

By Elaine Pagels | April 25, 2007; 09:39 AM ET | Comments (334)

Blame Sin, Not God

What we saw Monday morning is nothing less and nothing other than the result of one young man’s sin.

By Rod Parsley | April 18, 2007; 09:49 AM ET | Comments (215)

What Imus Should Have Said, and Why

He made no acknowledgment and explanation for the many similar offenses in the past.

By Aaron Lazare | April 17, 2007; 08:32 AM ET | Comments (64)

Slavery and Genocide in the Bible

I was deeply troubled by the biblical version of the Passover story, in which God explicitly endorsed the institution of slavery.

By David Hilzenrath | March 28, 2007; 10:24 AM ET | Comments (450)

Gays and God: Be Not Afraid

What strikes me so often in the discussions about gay clergy and holy unions is that so many people seem so afraid.

By Bradley E. Schmeling | March 6, 2007; 02:46 PM ET | Comments (44)

 
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