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September 6, 2011
Bad Air, Bad Fires, Bad 9/11 Choices

The Obama Administration wimps out on saving the environment while drought-fueled wildfires blaze through Texas. Meanwhile, the mayor of New York City sets off his own sparks by refusing to include clergy in the 9/11 commemoration.

Faith & the Common Good Sept. 6, 2011

Cough, cough, hack, gasp! That's the sound of the TPC Editor's asthma in the midst of Dallas' Grade F-quality air, which bodes to get worse after the Obama Administration's latest environmental faux pas.

September 6, 2011
Bad Air, Bad Fires, Bad 9/11 Choices

The Obama Administration wimps out on saving the environment while drought-fueled wildfires blaze through Texas. Meanwhile, the mayor of New York City sets off his own sparks by refusing to include clergy in the 9/11 commemoration.

Faith & the Common Good Sept. 6, 2011

Cough, cough, hack, gasp! That's the sound of the TPC Editor's asthma in the midst of Dallas' Grade F-quality air, which bodes to get worse after the Obama Administration's latest environmental faux pas.

August 31, 2011
Fear, Inc.

A new report from the Center for American Progress outlines the forces and funding behind Islamophobia in the United States.

By Wajahat Ali, Eli Clifton, Matthew Duss, Lee Fang , Scott Keyes, Faiz Shakir

August 31, 2011
Fear, Inc.

A new report from the Center for American Progress outlines the forces and funding behind Islamophobia in the United States.

By Wajahat Ali, Eli Clifton, Matthew Duss, Lee Fang , Scott Keyes, Faiz Shakir

August 31, 2011
Hurricane Irene Aftermath; Deep into 'Dominionism'

Church disaster agencies kick into gear to aid victims of Hurricane Irene. Meanwhile, two religion experts provide a deep look at the reality of Christian 'dominionism' and its possible influence on the 2012 presidential election.

Denominational disaster relief agencies are gearing up to help those communities devastated by the massive inland floods caused by Hurricane Irene, later a tropical storm. The New York Times reports that Irene could rank among the nation's top 10 costliest storms. The news outlet also has some truly stunning photographs of the power of rushing water to wash away homes, businesses and entire towns.

August 31, 2011
Hurricane Irene Aftermath; Deep into 'Dominionism'

Church disaster agencies kick into gear to aid victims of Hurricane Irene. Meanwhile, two religion experts provide a deep look at the reality of Christian 'dominionism' and its possible influence on the 2012 presidential election.

Denominational disaster relief agencies are gearing up to help those communities devastated by the massive inland floods caused by Hurricane Irene, later a tropical storm. The New York Times reports that Irene could rank among the nation's top 10 costliest storms. The news outlet also has some truly stunning photographs of the power of rushing water to wash away homes, businesses and entire towns.

August 3, 2011
Seeding the Scripture

A new online feature looks at current events through the lens of scripture, and elsewhere it's hotter 'n hell.

So much news of late has been just awful (witness Maureen Dowd's 'way-over-the-top commentary in the New York Times on the resolution of the federal budget crisis) that TPC notes with great eagerness and relief a new feature, "ON Scripture," at the Huffington Post.

August 3, 2011
Seeding the Scripture

A new online feature looks at current events through the lens of scripture, and elsewhere it's hotter 'n hell.

So much news of late has been just awful (witness Maureen Dowd's 'way-over-the-top commentary in the New York Times on the resolution of the federal budget crisis) that TPC notes with great eagerness and relief a new feature, "ON Scripture," at the Huffington Post.

July 23, 2011
Shocked by Norway Attacks

The Norwegian Lutheran pastor who currently serves as general secretary of the World Council of Churches said he was shocked by unleashing of violence in his homeland in two bombings and a mass shooting that have killed an estimated 92 people.

Compiled by TPC


UPDATE: As a July 27, Norwegian authorities revised downward the number killed in the attacks from 93 to 86 confirmed dead.

The Norwegian Lutheran pastor who currently serves as general secretary of the World Council of Churches issued a statement Friday say he was shocked by unleashing of violence in his homeland

July 23, 2011
Shocked by Norway Attacks

The Norwegian Lutheran pastor who currently serves as general secretary of the World Council of Churches said he was shocked by unleashing of violence in his homeland in two bombings and a mass shooting that have killed an estimated 92 people.

Compiled by TPC


UPDATE: As a July 27, Norwegian authorities revised downward the number killed in the attacks from 93 to 86 confirmed dead.

The Norwegian Lutheran pastor who currently serves as general secretary of the World Council of Churches issued a statement Friday say he was shocked by unleashing of violence in his homeland

July 5, 2011
The Best Revenge

A French Jew whose father was killed in a Nazi concentration camp had the opportunity to kill notorious war criminal Klaus Barbie, but he didn't. Why?

July 5, 2011
The Best Revenge

A French Jew whose father was killed in a Nazi concentration camp had the opportunity to kill notorious war criminal Klaus Barbie, but he didn't. Why?

June 20, 2011
Monday Mail: Wild weather, women's wages & world politics

Along with extreme weather effects, a Supreme Court decision on women vs. Wal-Mart and U.S. foreign policy toward Israel and Sudan, this issue of Monday mail mourns the passing of a Big Man.

Good morning, campers. It's 84 degrees at 9 AM in Dallas, feeling like 88 and promising a heat index around 102 degrees F later today. We have extreme fire danger warnings, high wind warnings, and high pollen warnings. Over the weekend a "rave"-style music festival in 104-degree heat resulted in the death of one person and dozens hospitalized, affected by the extreme conditions.

June 20, 2011
Monday Mail: Wild weather, women's wages & world politics

Along with extreme weather effects, a Supreme Court decision on women vs. Wal-Mart and U.S. foreign policy toward Israel and Sudan, this issue of Monday mail mourns the passing of a Big Man.

Good morning, campers. It's 84 degrees at 9 AM in Dallas, feeling like 88 and promising a heat index around 102 degrees F later today. We have extreme fire danger warnings, high wind warnings, and high pollen warnings. Over the weekend a "rave"-style music festival in 104-degree heat resulted in the death of one person and dozens hospitalized, affected by the extreme conditions.

June 17, 2011
Faith & the Common Good June 17, 2011

Anti-Muslim sentiments, immigration and abortion top religion news headlines.

 

June 17, 2011
Faith & the Common Good June 17, 2011

Anti-Muslim sentiments, immigration and abortion top religion news headlines.

 

June 14, 2011
Faith & the Common Good June 14, 2011

A new three-days-a-week feature gleans the latest news and information on ways that beliefs are influencing public issues and policies.

June 14, 2011
Faith & the Common Good June 14, 2011

A new three-days-a-week feature gleans the latest news and information on ways that beliefs are influencing public issues and policies.

April 1, 2011
Title VII and Titus I

Discrimination against an unmarried pastor who can't get a job shows that people who work for churches need workers' rights under federal law.

April 1, 2011
Title VII and Titus I

Discrimination against an unmarried pastor who can't get a job shows that people who work for churches need workers' rights under federal law.

February 23, 2011
DOMA Support Is Crumbling

Many prayers are being answered in the newly announced stance of The White House and the U.S. Justice Department that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional and should be struck down.

Just as TPC blogger Angelo Lopez notes in his latest post, the number of supporters for LGBT rights is rising -- and now includes the President and the U.S. Justice Department, according to the following alert received at approximately 3:30 PM (CT) Feb 23 from the New York Times:

Justice Department to Stop Defending Federal Law on Gay Marriage

February 23, 2011
DOMA Support Is Crumbling

Many prayers are being answered in the newly announced stance of The White House and the U.S. Justice Department that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional and should be struck down.

Just as TPC blogger Angelo Lopez notes in his latest post, the number of supporters for LGBT rights is rising -- and now includes the President and the U.S. Justice Department, according to the following alert received at approximately 3:30 PM (CT) Feb 23 from the New York Times:

Justice Department to Stop Defending Federal Law on Gay Marriage

January 27, 2011
Christians and Guns

Protection of our neighbors from those who would use guns badly (including using them upon themselves) appears to be a Christian duty.

Reprinted by permission from Patheos.com

After the shootings in Tucson, the New York Times called out one of the most powerful political lobbyists in the United States, the National Rifle Association. In its editorial, the Times argued—in words that some Americans surely found maddening—that the NRA and its allies "have made the country a far more dangerous place."

January 27, 2011
Christians and Guns

Protection of our neighbors from those who would use guns badly (including using them upon themselves) appears to be a Christian duty.

Reprinted by permission from Patheos.com

After the shootings in Tucson, the New York Times called out one of the most powerful political lobbyists in the United States, the National Rifle Association. In its editorial, the Times argued—in words that some Americans surely found maddening—that the NRA and its allies "have made the country a far more dangerous place."

December 21, 2010
Learning About Muslim Americans

In much the same way Japanese Americans suffered through prejudice after Pearl Harbor, several Muslims have experienced harassment due to incidents like the Fort Hood shootings and the recent mosque controversy.  I decided to do some research and learn more about the Muslim American community.

Ever since the Fort Hood shootings, I've been reading a lot about the rise hostile incidents that Muslim Americans have gone through. In much the same way Japanese Americans suffered through prejudice after Pearl Harbor, several Muslims have experienced harassment or dirty stares from people around them. I've heard conversations where people suggest that the military place special restrictions on Muslims serving in the military.