Religion & Public Life
What We Talk About on Easter:
Sally Steenland and Catherine Woodiwiss chide the mainstream media for ignoring stories of justice that are at the heart of Christians everywhere.
13 Religious Women to Watch in 2012:
Catherine Woodiwiss and Emily Farnell list 13 religious women who are changing the world for the better.
10 Things You Should Know About Religion in the 2012 Elections:
Catherine Woodiwiss and Sally Steenland identify 10 ways religion will influence this year’s presidential contest.
Smarter, Better, Leaner, Greener:
If Congress wants to improve its approval ratings and do positive work for our nation, it would do well to consider these 12 resolutions for 2012, writes Sally Steenland.
Many Faiths, One Nation:
Sam Fulwood III explains why it’s beneficial to have diversity in American faith traditions.
The Vatican, Occupy Wall Street, and Jerry Falwell's Legacy:
Sally Steenland interviews reporter and blogger Michael Sean Winters about the role of the religion in Occupy Wall Street and politics, as well as Jerry Falwell's influence on the religious right.
Return of the Culture Wars:
Sally Steenland examines what the Tea Party will expect of conservatives on social and religious issues, and how progressives can respond.
Why Religious Education Matters:
Brian Thorn explains the problems a society faces when it lacks understanding of religions at home and abroad.
Sally Steenland Answers Questions from Facebook Fans About Religion and Politics:
Sally Steenland answers questions submitted by CAP Facebook fans about recent anti-Muslim rhetoric and why religious debates get so much media attention.
An Uncommon Ally for Science: Elaine Sedenberg discusses the Dalai Lama's advocacy for a peaceful coexistence between science and spirituality.
Calling Out the Hatemongers: Susan Thistlethwaite discusses the faith activism campaign to challenge hate rhetoric directed at those who champion social justice.
Words Matter: Those who encourage violence without engaging in it themselves are still responsible for the consequences, writes The Right Reverend V. Gene Robinson.
Get to Know Bishop Gene Robinson: Jeff Krehely and Sally Steenland interview CAP’s new Visiting Senior Fellow Bishop Gene Robinson—the first openly gay bishop to be ordained in a major Christian denomination.
The Census and the Faithful: Eleni Towns discusses how the Census Bureau is partnering with faith communities to help ensure high levels of participation.
The Rise of Progressive Religious Activists: Religious activists are embracing progressive issues such as health care reform and immigration reform, poverty, and climate change, write Valerie Shen and Sally Steenland.
Good Religion Gone Bad: The revelation that Donald Rumsfeld appended Bible verses to secret Iraq war memos is problematic on many levels, write Sally Steenland and Susan Thistlethwaite.
The Question of Conscience: A panel of experts joined CAP to discuss conscience or refusal clauses and how they currently do not protect patients’ consciences or rights to access care.
One Congress Under God: The 111th Congress is one of the most religiously diverse yet, embodying the founding fathers’ vision for religious freedom in the country, writes Sarah Dreier.
Science, Religion, and a Language for Public Policy: Experts at CAP event discuss the cultural history of Darwin's theory of evolution and its role in modern society.
Darwin: Rick Weiss in the Washington Post on Charles Darwin.
Red Faith Blue Faith: Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite and Sally Steenland examine the increasingly progressive preferences of religious voters.
The Religious Generation Gap: The Young and the Faithful survey finds that young religious voters hold more progressive views than their older counterparts, writes Rev. Susan Thistlethwaite.
Debating the Divine: This collection of essays aims to turn down the heat and turn up the light on the question of whether religion should be a force shaping our public policies and our common civic life.
Faith: Thistlethwaite on Separating Church and Politics
The Founding Fathers' Religious Wisdom: This notion—that our country’s roots are explicitly Christian—is both foolish and wrong.
Religion: Halpin on Catholics & Progressive Politics
The Politics of Punk: Hutch Harris of The Thermals talks about the politics behind he and bassist Kathy Foster's album "The Body, The Blood, and The Machine."
Jesus as Revolutionary: At a CAP book event, Dr. Obery Hendricks discusses Jesus’ identity as a political revolutionary who worked to overturn social injustice.
Tackling the Moral Questions: Is science invading God’s realm? Various denominations respond to the issue of embryonic stem cell research.
Sam Vs. I Am: Campus Progress talks with the author of The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason.
Including Faith Without Imposing It: Misusing Religious Beliefs
Calling for Justice: Bishops should give clear moral guidance on today’s most important social, economic, and foreign policy issues.
Catholics and the Common Good: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops should follow its increasingly progressive flock at its national meeting in Baltimore this week.
What I Learned at Jesus Camp: Award-winning documentary raises interesting questions about religious and political freedoms.
The Moral Center: Panelists discuss new book by David Callahan about how progressives can more effectively speak to Americans’ value concerns.
Offending American Principles: This legislation would effectively strip some victims of blatant religious discrimination of the right to seek justice.
The Proper Garment: Lifestyle and Faith
The Flaws in Intelligent Design: Religious Controversy
Getting Religion Wrong Again: Justice Sunday III
The Reason for the Season: Marking the closing of a year with celebration, reflection, and optimism.
The Politics of the Embryo: California's Stem Cell Lawsuit
Faith and Patriotism: Measures of patriotism and faith.
Prayers and Meditations: Prayers and Meditations
Benedict XVI's Challenge: Implementing Faith for the Global Good
The Role of Religion in the Civil Rights Movements: Faith is in the background, if not the forefront, of every effort in the quest for justice, there have been people of faith providing support and leadership.
Religion, Policy and Politics: The Rules of Engagement
State of the Union: Faith-Based Initiative
