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Pop quiz: what global vacation destination penalizes atheism with… The death penalty? Which American states prohibit non-believers from holding public office… in 2012? You’ll get the [...]

The Rev. Cody Sanders writes widely on the ongoing tragedy of LGBTQ suicide in this country. Most recently, he authored a compelling article in Religion Dispatches Magazine, “Queer Suicide [...]

Dr. Mark Van Stone is a preeminent expert on ancient Maya art and civilization. So who better to ask if there’s even a point to Christmas Shopping this year? Hear the definitive answer [...]

What is it about the idea of impending doom that seems to hold an attraction for so many of us? Whether it’s the Maya prediction, the “fiscal cliff” rhetoric, Y2k, or some other [...]

The “fiscal cliff” stalemate in Washington is 100% manmade. And although it makes for some exciting debate for the political talking heads, the threat of severe austerity measures as [...]

All Saints Church and MPAC Long at the forefront of interfaith cooperation, All Saints Church in Pasadena, California, invited the Muslim Public Affairs Council to hold its annual convention at [...]

A Word from Welton Religious liberty continues to make headlines. What’s the real threat? What’s strategic hyperbole? And what are the possible long-term consequences of this whole debate? Rev. [...]

Our Divided Political Heart In the shoutfest that is cable news E. J. Dionne is a frequent and always thoughtful guest. He joins us this week to talk about his new book Our Divided Political [...]

State of the Louisiana Classroom This week, Governor Bobby Jindal signed a sweeping school voucher bill that shifts massive tax dollars to private schools – many of which are under construction, [...]

Wisconsin Wrap-up Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker managed to overcome a recall challenge this past week. Many talking heads have painted this as a warning for President Obama come the November [...]