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Author Bios
Cynthia B. Astle
A professional writer and editor for more than 38 years, Cynthia B. Astle is a veteran of both print and online journalism. She has worked on the Internet since the late 1980s and has been a driving force behind the development of digital publications wherever she worked. Her accomplishments as a religion journalist have won national and international awards of excellence in both digital and print media for more than two decades.
A researcher who specializes in tracking evangelicals' political influence has unmasked some of the deeper implications behind something known as the "dominionist" movement, which seeks to turn America into a right-wing theocracy.
"Dog days" may have us all dragging, but there's still hopeful faith activity going on. A noteworthy expert on religion and government delivers a cogent essay on the real meaning of divergent politics about caring for the poor. Meanwhile, an inaugural interfaith Iftar proves to be a friendly and surprising encounter with Muslims and their Islamic faith.
Pundits and pew-sitters alike are still analyzing the significance of Texas Gov. Rick Perry's "Day of Prayer and Fasting" event on Aug. 6. Not surprisingly, these critiques appear to be feeding on the general dissatisfaction among American Christians with their political leadership.
Twice as many people around the world joined in a "Day of Debauchery and Gluttony" as those who attended Texas Gov. Rick Perry's "Day of Prayer and Fasting" in Houston on Aug. 6. What's more, they had fun poking fun at Perry's egregious hijacking of First Amendment privileges for conservative Christians only.
A new online feature looks at current events through the lens of scripture, and elsewhere it's hotter 'n hell.
