Columns, Papers, and Statements

Columns

And Justice for All: Embracing Sexual and Gender Diversity Within the Faith Community, Rev. Debra W. Haffner, June 11, 2007

Tackling the Moral Questions, by Dan Bennett, March 22, 2007

Who Would Jesus Deport? Faith Leaders Discuss Immigration Reform at CAP Event, March 12, 2007

Environmental Action from the Right, by Teresita Perez, March 12, 2007

Real Threat to Christianity Drags on in Iraq, by Brian Katulis and John Podesta, The Des Moines Register, March 7, 2007

Beyond Abstinence-Only, by Rev. Debra W. Haffner, February 12, 2007

Calling for Justice, by Lauren Dunn and David Buckley, November 15, 2006

Catholics and the Common Good, by Denis McDonough, November 13, 2006

What I Learned at Jesus Camp: Freedom, Indoctrination, and Children, by Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistlewaite, October 27, 2006

Offending American and Christian Principles: The Public Expression of Religion Act of 2005, by Nicholas Rathod, September 26, 2006

Who is winning in the “Clash of Civilizations"?, by Almas Sayeed, September 15, 2006

Calling a Bluff, by Theresa Mohin, July 31, 2006

A Time to Speak: Why Progressive Religious Leaders Must Find Their Voice on Sexual Justice, by Rev. Debra W. Haffner, June 9, 2006

Reclaiming the Common Good, June 5, 2006
Full report: Faith, Values, and the Common Good (PDF)
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LA Times: Gay Marriage Vote Serves Only to Divide Nation by Ron Brownstein
Sanctified Hatred: Why Amending the Constitution to Ban Same-Sex Marriage Is Wrong, by Rev. Randall Bailey, June 5, 2006

The Proper Garment, by Elizabeth Dahlman, April 27, 2006

Our Desert Journey, by Denis McDonough, David Buckley, Teresita Perez, April 17, 2006

The Flaws in Intelligent Design, by Bryan Collinsworth, April 10, 2006

The Politics of the Embryo, by Lois Uttley, July 19, 2005

The Battle Over the Ten Commandments, by Bryan Collinsworth, July 1, 2005

On the Brink of ‘Theocracy’, by Reverend Carlton W. Veazey, May 5, 2005

Benedict XVI's Challenge: Implementing Faith for the Global Good, by Brooke Lierman, April 20, 2005

Abortion as a Moral Decision, by Rev. Debra W. Haffner, January 18, 2005

Including Faith Without Imposing It: Finding a Space for Faith in Politics, by Stephen Ruckman, January 5, 2005

Papers

The Intelligent Design Controversy: Essential Reading, April 10, 2006

Prescription for a Healthy America, March 2005
The Center for American Progress proposes a bold yet practical approach to guaranteeing an American right to affordable, quality health coverage. The Center's plan is a comprehensive proposal to improve our health, not just our health care system.

Letters/Statements

Remembering Rev. William Sloane Coffin, Jr. , April 12, 2006

The Reason for the Season, by Marco Grimaldo, December 23, 2005

Manipulation of Faith in Supreme Court Confirmation, December 9, 2005

In Support of Christmas Trees and Against Budget Cuts, by John Podesta, Dec. 2, 2005

Renewing the Civic Covenant: Strengthening Our Community, Opening Remarks by Rev. George Heartwell, Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 3, 2005

Federal Budget: Through Our Lens of Faith (pdf), September 13, 2005, Five religious organizations respond to Hurricane Katrina

Religious Groups Respond to 'Justice Sunday'

Joint Statement from Five Mainline Protestant Leaders, Congress Should Reject This Budget, April 28, 2005

(Closed) An End to Selective Morality in Washington, Religious Leaders Letter, March 25, 2005

(Closed) Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, A Message from the House of Bishop of the Episcopal Church, USA to the United States Senate, March 14, 2005

(Closed) The 2006 Budget, Letter to Congress, Jan. 25, 2005 (PDF), As people of faith and responsible citizens, we must examine the budget closely to determine whether its provisions are fair and just.