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International Religious Freedom: The orphan issue of 2008
By
David Gibson
Amid the final campaign push, the 10th anniversary of the nation’s landmark covenant on international religious freedom passed largely unnoticed on Monday. That is more than a shame. The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA) was passed by a Republican Congress and signed by a Democratic president who proved to be better promoting this…
Join Us in Responding to Dobson 2012 Letter
By
Mara Vanderslice
Respond to Focus on the Family Action “Letter from 2012 in Obama’s America” James Dobson is promoting a Letter from 2012 purporting to offer a vision after four years of an Obama administration. This letter, filled with doomsday projections, is fearmongering of the worst kind – a sensationalist fiction with almost no basis in reality.…
“Racism is a sin”…A bishop speaks out
By
David Gibson
I have heard of few religious leaders speaking out against the ugliness emerging from the campaign trail, especially on race and violence. That makes this powerful essay in the latest issue of the Jesuit weekly America that much more welcome. It is by Bishop Blase Cupich of Rapid City, S.D and it is titled “Racism and the Election.” It’s all worth…
Voters respond to Obama on Abortion Reduction
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Mara Vanderslice
In tonight’s Presidential debate, Senator Obama emphasized his commitment to finding common ground by seeking to reduce the need and numbers of abortions. What was amazing to watch was the incredibly favorable response from Uncommitted Ohio Voters on CNN. Watch the voters positive response when Senator Obama emphasizes his approach on this difficult issue. *This…
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