Misreading the Tea Party
A new book misunderstands the libertarian-leaning portion of the Tea Party movement and exaggerates the importance of the movement's social conservatives.
Religion
Keeping Up With the Times
A prayer condemning gay marriage and euthanasia has been read out in Catholic churches across France.
Worker Sues Disney for Hijab Prohibition
She was told she could not wear head scarf as part of uniform.
Philadelphia Archdiocese Selling Property to Cut Deficit
The archdiocese faces a budget gap estimated at $6 million, and $11 million in legal costs over pedophilia scandal.
Uzbekistan Confiscating Bibles
Officials have been searching private homes for bibles and other "incendiary materials".
Wherein The New York Times Decides Catholic Bishops Are Not Partisan Because It's Time to Tear Down Paul Ryan
The Times uses the word of Catholic bishops to target Paul Ryan after dismissing earlier concerns by bishops as partisan
Mosque in Tennessee Finally Open for Worship
Opponents fought construction for two years.
Mufti Speaks up for Pussy Riot
The scholar claimed, "we think that these girls should be let go and should not be prosecuted."
Missouri Passes 'Right to Pray' Amendment
First Amendment not enough for some in The Show-Me State.
Christians May Pray at Israel's Holy Sites, But Muslims Cannot
Israeli court backs government policy.
Bible Study Raid a Sign of Overcriminalization
Building codes didn't permit gatherings, so cops intervened - and that's just the tip of the iceberg
Free Speech Zones for Dead Troops: Westboro Nuts Inspire Federal Legislation
President Barack Obama signs legislation to restrict protests at military funerals. The rest of us will just have to manage.
Since 9/11, U.S. Sikhs Have Dealt with Attacks
Sikhs aren't Muslims, but turbans make them a target.
Malaysian Trial Opens over "Un-Islamic" Book
Woman faces two-year term over book considered offensive to Islam
Miss. Church Apologizes for Refusing Black Couple's Wedding
The couple had been told their wedding plans made some congregants uncomfortable.
France Urges Myanmar To Protect Muslims
Move comes amid a resurgence in violence between Buddhists and Muslims.
British Pakistani Parents Convicted of Murdering Wayward Daughter
Teen wanted to wear Western clothes, dye her hair, and resisted arranged marriage.
China Discourages Fasting During Ramadan
Communist Party officials have posted notices banning or discouraging fasting, a move that directly affects the Uighur ethnic group.
Russian Church Official: God Wants to Punish Pussy Riot, Not Us
Nevertheless, he encourages church and state growing closer.
Latter-Day Acceptance
Mitt Romney may inspire anti-Mormon paranoia, but it's nothing compared to the fears his forefathers faced.
Are Atheists Worse Than Rapists?
Polls find that godless Americans are (still) wildly unpopular.
The Nation's Broad Definition of "Islamophobia"
As Islam navigates shoals of extremism, the left lumps legitimate criticism with bigotry.
Do You Really Want to Live Forever?
The new book Immortality warns against the quest for eternal life
Separating Church and State Money
If religious institutions want to be left alone, they should stop begging for alms from the government.
Liberal Christianists Pit Luke Against Leviticus
Obama has his TelePrompTer permanently programmed to seek God's blessing for America in every speech.
Islamist Extremism Is Not Driving Egypt's Presidential Election
How Egyptians are trying to divide power between the country's problematic players
