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Religion at the DNC – Potent and Dangerous
By
Paul Raushenbush
On first glance, the DNC’s Interfaith Gathering at the Wells Fargo Theatre in the Convention Center in Denver was underwhelming. Clumps of churchy looking people wafted towards the entrance, and by the designated starting time of 2pm the large theatre was only about a fifth full. Booring, I predicted. Well, religion is almost never boring,…
One more protestor
By
Paul Raushenbush
Another protester, speaking somewhat more softly said that he “believed in the constitution” apparently objecting to the DNC opening its convention with reilgion.
DNC Interfaith Gathering Interupted by Anti-Abortion Protesters
By
Paul Raushenbush
4pm Denver, As the choir sang “walk together children and don’t you get weary” one protester and then another interupted the opening of the first ever DNC Interfaith Gathering. The three men each started yelling that Obama was a baby killer, shocking the gathered assembly. All of agathering sudden the stakes of ths religious gathering seem very…
A Statement on Joe Biden by Catholics United
By
Paul Raushenbush
Washington, D.C. – Catholics United executive director Chris Korzen issued the following statement today in response to Catholic senator Joe Biden’s addition to the Democratic presidential ticket. “Catholics United believes Senator Biden’s selection as vice presidential candidate is a positive development for Americans who respect leaders who have strong religious, family, and personal values. Senator…
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